This might just be the ultimate in crafting with nature: making your own spider silk thread. Instructables user Persona gathered abandoned Orb spider webs in her South Carolina backyard and combined the silk fibers to create a continuous strand. It’s a lot of work for not much thread, but it almost doesn’t matter if she […]
I just created an account for myself over at our new site Make: Projects. (BTW and FYI, The user interface for signing up might be the most streamlined process on any site I’ve ever used) The site is a wiki for tutorials and is filled with great content. Of course I was immediately drawn to […]
By Nicole Vasbinder If zippers are one of the most intimidating things in sewing, well buttonholes are a close second! Not to fear, I will show you just how simple and fast they are when you have the proper tools. And did you know that you can sew on a button by machine? Read the […]
Nikol here. I’m down to the torso. I still have another ball to knit on the torso before I have to commit to a sleeve, but I have no idea which way I want to go. Tip: If you haven’t picked out a button yet, you can use a mini pinback button as a placeholder […]
You know sometimes you see things on the internet you can’t quite explain? Japanese amigurumi master 203gow (pronounced niimarusango) recreated the creature from this inexplicable video in crochet. More: Crochet Dragon Crochet Buddha Amigurumi Creature Hat Crochet 3D Glasses
Alisa Burke shares her tutorial for embellishing an inexpensive hoodie with patchwork and decorative stitching. It’s just as stylish, but far less pricey, than the Anthropologie cardigan that inspired her.
My crafting time has been in a serious crunch this summer, so a quick project like this one hour bag from Skip to my Lou is right up my alley. I especially love the fabric-covered button embellishment on the straps. With a sewing project this fast, you could whip up a purse wardrobe in no […]
