I’m digging this simple free Solar Dress pattern. There’s some great drawstring/strap detailing in the back and the simplicity of the sundress is a great way to use some crazy fabric (left) or fun embellishments like patch pockets (right). Plus, the pattern itself is so darn cute it’s worth checking out just for that! It’s […]
Gotham Books has generously given us three copies of Ken Denmead’s wonderful Geek Dad: Awesomely Geeky Projects and Activities for Dads and Kids to Share. We think this is a perfect giveaway for our MAKEcation theme. To be eligible, all you have to do is tell us what geeky projects you’re doing with your kids […]
shinya kimura @ chabott engineering from Henrik Hansen on Vimeo. I have a spectacular craftsman to share with you this Monday — Japanese-born custom motorcycle builder, Shinya Kimura. Kimura made a name for himself as founder of the shop Zero Engineering, where his streamlined aesthetic turned vintage bikes into a “no frills minimalistic” functional artistry […]
By Nikol Lohr Not just for the school-bound, this cute felt caddy is also at home in your office (on the side of your filing cabinet), kitchen (fridge), or on any metal door. You can also easily adapt this caddy for a specific purpose: bed frame caddy for dorm room or camp (pockets for book, […]
It’s that time of year again for new backpacks and lunch bags as we head Back to School! Here’s a collection of some great indie finds in this month’s Bazaar. Lunch Kit This nicely designed set has everything you need for stylish lunches on the go: a set of reuseable utensils, five cloth napkins, and […]
I’ve tried my hand at quite a few different methods for circuit building — breadboard, perfboard, custom etching, even some boardless freeform wiring, but somehow, I never got around to using surface-mount parts (until now, that is). Understandably, many balk at the idea of soldering the infamously tiny SMD packages, but once equipped with the […]
You may have seen the distinctive Golden Mean snail car at Maker Faire, on the playa of Burning Man, or on the pages of MAKE Volume 16, and likely you wish you had a drivable snail of your own. Thanks to creator Jon Sarriugarte, you can get to welding, following the 22-step how-to he posted […]
