We like to think crafting’s become pretty fashion forward, no? Here’s some proof. Spotted at the Paris 2008 Fall Fashion show was this knitted boot (right) at the Hussein Chalayan show. Could Chalayan have been inspired by Tina Marrin’s boots from CRAFT:01 (pictured left)? Link.
Betz White is getting ready for Easter with this project on how to make this cute as pie girls spring mini tote made from felted recycled sweaters. Link.
Amy at Craft Chi has a tutorial showing you how to make this cute refashioned tank top embellished with thrifted lace doilies. Link.
Blissed Out posted her first refashion project where she spiced up a plain thrift store cardigan by accenting it with shapes cut from a thrift store tie. What a great thrift store eye. Link. Related: • Refashioned Cardigan – Link. • Refashioned V-Neck to Cowl-Neck – Link. • HOW TO – Make a Keyhole Sweater […]
Anna from Mochi Mochi Land posted this great tutorial on mattress stitch for toy making. She covers vertical mattress stitch, horizontal mattress stitch, vertical to horizontal mattress stitch and ways of sewing on limbs. Link.
BurdaStyle has it’s first mini-challenge, a fast paced sewalong of this Sidonie skirt that will last 2 weeks. Enter for a chance to win some prizes. Thanks Nichola! Link.
Ansley at Bleu Arts was inspired by my 2nd grade Batgirl costume my mom made for me and created a pattern for these knit Batgirl gloves. The pattern is just $7.95 in her Etsy store. Link.
