There is a rather large gender gap in the makerspace community; one that has mirrored the well-documented gaps in various STEM fields, and while some proactive spaces have increased their efforts to support inclusivity, it has proven to be an uphill battle for others. It’s achievable though, with many examples (such as Artisan’s Asylum welding courses and the […]
Egg cartons are so versatile for crafting, and practically free. This roundup will get you inspired to take a second look at how useful it is to re-purpose and recycle egg cartons!
Hungarian design student Zsanett Szirmay and Hungarian cimbalom player Bálint Tárkány-Kovács turn traditional embroidery into musical compositions in a collaborative project called “Sound Weaving.”
Turn your feline preoccupation into a fierce fashion statement by making yourself a homemade cat headband just like Japanese designer Campanella!
Created by Leah Buechley of MIT, and introduced commercially in 2007, the LilyPad was the first board to feature sew-through contacts for stitching soft circuits. Now there’s a plethora of options in “ready-to-wear” microcontrollers. Here’s a look at a few of the standouts.
I have to admit, this “Hat” hat made me laugh out loud. If you possess a similar sense of humor, you might want to pop on over to Hands Occupied for the pattern and stitch chart.
The Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) occupies the site of the Liverpool Road Station, the world’s first railway station. It served as the Manchester terminus of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway (L&MR), an important route ferrying commercial and public traffic between these two key cities. Exhibits at MOSI include “Baby,” the machine used to […]
