Wardrobe Basics: Sew a 3/4 Circle Skirt
Circle skirts are one of those rare, magical wardrobe staples that are both easy to sew and flattering on just about everyone!
Month: February 2015
Build Your Own Toys with ThinkFun’s Maker Studio
As I mentioned yesterday, the big theme of this year’s Toy Fair in New York is “joining the maker movement.” But to qualify as a genuine maker toy, a plaything should meet some basic criteria. One new series of kits that fits my definition of a maker toy is the Maker Studio Construction Sets from ThinkFun. […]
Scrappy Zippered Pouch and The Noun Project
Use your fabric scrap stash to make a zippered pouch, and then embellish with a fun graphic from The Noun Project!
Beautiful Moccasins Made By Hand At Home
Shopping for shoes is a necessary evil for some, and an addiction a hobby for others. Still others, presumably a small minority, choose to instead make their own shoes. The creator of this pair claims to not be a cobbler or much of a leather worker, but “simply started making shoes one day.” Apparently amateur-cobbling is an […]
Jimmy DiResta on His Podcast, Plus a Bonus Shop Gallery
Last week I visited Jimmy DiResta in his workshop and talked inspiration, tools, and why he’s so silent on video and so talkative on his podcast, “Making It”.
Unboxing My Son’s New 3D-Printed Hand
15 years ago we gave birth to a 4lb 9oz baby boy, I was overjoyed with happiness. I wanted to hold him up to the skies like Simba from the Lion King, but at Wordsley Hospital they’re not that keen for you to do stuff like that, so I settled for the giddiness of being […]
Have Your Cake And Drink It Too With This Birthday Cake Martini
Killing two birds with one stone and combine your cake with your drinks with this innovative Birthday Cake Martini by Michael Wurm, Jr. over at Shari’s Berries!
