HOW TO – Make Your Own Komaneko Doll
We love those Komaneko short movies (see CRAFT post here) and now you can download the PDF to make your own Komaneko doll. [ via ] Link. [PDF]
Yarncraft
HOW TO – Sew a Clutch Purse
I’ve always seen these cool clasp frames at the craft store but figured it was too complicated to figure out how to sew. Lisa of U Handbag has a great how-to on exactly how to sew these kinds of cute bags, good for coins, crafty notions, etc. I love her fabric here too! Link.
HOW TO – Make Stuffed Felt Animals
Crafty Dasies has a tutorial on how to make your own felted stuffed animals, in this case a felt penguin. Thanks Tim! Link.
Decades of Style – Vintage Patterns
Decades of Style sells beautiful vintage patterns from all eras like this Parisienne Coat from the 1930’s. There are of beautiful patterns to choose from that still look stylish for today. Link.
Holiday Gift: Make V-Stitch Scarves
Cassi at Bella Dia has taken the pattern she crochets for her blanket and turned them into these great looking v-stitch scarves. You’ll have plenty of time to make a few of these this week for holiday gifts! Link.
CRAFT Pattern Podcast: Bond Girl from Naughty Needles
Bond is back and with this week’s CRAFT Pattern Podcast, you too can knit yourself into a “Bond Girl” with this sexy tank. This pattern is an excerpt from Nikol Lohr’s new book, Naughty Needles: Sexy, Saucy Knits for the Bedroom and Beyond. You can also turn this knit tank into a fun dress by […]
HOW TO – DIY Shoe Covers
Timothy Grahl says, “Use a tote bag to make shoe covers for riding your bike in inclement weather.” Link.
