Sock Zombies!
Becky Stern shows you how to make brain-hungry sock zombies for Halloween! http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2010/10/sock_zombies.html
Month: August 2011
LED Shoe Clips
Twinkle toes! Make LED ruffles to customize your shoes in this CRAFT tutorial by Becky Stern. This easy soft circuit project can get you started in wearable electronics and uses the LED Sewing Kit available in the Maker Shed. Check out the full step-by-step: http://makeprojects.com/Project/LED-Shoe-Clips/1178/1
Resistor Necktie
Construct a basic long necktie with stripes to represent your favorite value of resistor – fashion inspired by the electronics bench! Learn to work with slippery fabrics cut on the bias. Step-by-step tutorial: http://makeprojects.com/Project/Resistor-Necktie/1029/1 Music by i am jen.
Pocket Reflectors for Cycling
Learn to whip up some pants pocket reflectors to gain visibility for night cycling. Becky Stern shows you how: http://makeprojects.com/Project/Pocket-Reflectors-for-Cycling/755/1
T-Shirt Mod: Boxy to Foxy
If you don’t like the way boxy unisex t-shirts fit, Becky Stern shows you how to mod your t-shirts into a flattering shape that you’ll actually wear. Go to http://bit.ly/hUDjjG for project details.
Stitching Concrete
I sometimes wish there was a category on this blog called “You Learn Something New Everyday” because that’s where I would put Stitching Concrete. I had never heard of Concrete Canvas, or Concrete Cloth, for that matter. Luckily, contemporist posted these whip stitched stools from Florian Schmid.
Color Block Mountain Painting
Make a color block mountain range painting using two colors of household paint and some torn cardboard. More info: http://bit.ly/gisPvU