Danielle from My Sparkle shared this mock smock dress tutorial on See Kate Sew, and I think I’m in love. It’s a gorgeous way to add the texture of smocking to a sewing project without needing to learn the more complex technique! See the complete how-to on See Kate Sew. More: How-To: Hand Pleating and […]
Tomorrow, Saturday, April 21 from 10am-2pm, we will enjoy the final Open MAKE at the Exploratorium before Maker Faire. In fact, it’ll be our last Open MAKE at the original site of the Exploratorium before the museum moves to the piers. (Sniff!) So you have many reasons to “dump” everything else you are doing and […]
Dying to stitch on nylon, spandex, or even faux fur? Before you get started, check out these tips for embroidering on 5 types of tricky fabric—including organza, nylon, spandex, silk, and faux fur—that the folks from Embroidery Library shared on Stitch Punk! Once a beginner has moved past the phase of embroidering each and every […]
I’m liking this sewing manifesto from Straight Stitch Society, a new line of patterns from children’s sewing pattern maker Oliver + S. Life is hard. Sewing is easy. When the going gets tough, the tough get sewing. Sewing is cheaper than therapy and easier on your waistline than chocolate. Don’t make it if it’s not […]
I already posted Holly Levell’s Monster Munch project last month but, after seeing how prolific she’s been recently, I decided that one piece didn’t do her work justice. Here’s several of her recent soft sculptures of snack bags (and she’s made even more since this picture was taken)! More: Mashanda Scott’s Soft Sculptures Cityscape Soft […]
Niamh O’Connor at Urban Threads has an interesting angle on the recent phenomenon of skill badges. Rather than selling the badges, they’re selling (licensing?) the designs, enabling anyone with access to an embroidery machine to embroider their own badge or garment. She’s especially interested in targeting hackerspaces and is prepared to offer free designs to […]
If you’ve got a furry little friend, check out this adorable DIY pocket pet fleece hammock. These pet rats look so cozy, and it’s a great way to use up scrap fleece!
