Missle Command Circle Skirt
Lenore at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories made this 8-bit retro “poodleless” circle skirt using scenes from this Atari classic.
Yarncraft
Satin Stole
Weekend Designer helps you pretty up your outfit for an evening out with his pattern to make this satin stole. I love the variety of ways you can adjust the look and customize it such as Alison Dahl of Burda Style did in the left picture.
Crocheted Wooden Bowl
Crocheted Wooden Bowl By Vickie Howell How-To Photos By: Tanner Howell I’m always looking for new ways that knitting and crochet can be applied to other forms of craft. I’d seen fellow designers drill holes into wood pieces to embroider through, lace over, or otherwise assemble into some new kind of arty goodness — this […]
How-To: Make a Body Form
Threadbanger has a great thrifty tutorial posted on how to make your own body form, on the cheap. The materials list actually includes a Christmas tree stand as well as part of the tree trunk! The grand total cost comes out to a whopping $10 for a totally custom body form. Now that’s easy on […]
How-To: Make a Vintage Button And Scraps Brooch
Chasity from Belle and Burger shares how to make a cute fabric and button brooch. I love the idea of wearing one of these to spruce up an otherwise boring outfit.
DIY Fashion: Reinventing Hosiery
I’ve always loved wearing unique hosiery. Until just last year, this meant that I was forever chastised by my fellow designers who said “bare-legged is better” and that “hosiery is for grannies and pin-up girls.” But check it out — now hosiery is in! Everywhere I turn, I see colorful hosiery paired with boots, pumps, […]
How-To: Simple Quilted Potholder
If there’s one thing a kitchen can never have enough of, it’s potholders. How many times have you been standing in front of a scorching-hot pan, needing to pull it off the heat, with nary a potholder to be found? Maybe it’s just me … but either way, these simple quilted potholders will protect your […]