Sweatshirt Skirt Hack
Claire Evans has been watching a lot of Project Runway and hacked up an old sweatshirt into a cute skirt. Link.
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Shaggoroth: Cyber Plush
More from the Making Wireless Toys class at Parsons the New School for Design: Alexis Feurer designed this “Cyber Plush Organism Action Toy.” He’s got light-up “energy spines,” electrical conduit arms, and a steampunk wheel. Powered by an Arduino board, Shaggoroth was definitely the most eccentric toy in the class. – Link.
Elephant Purse Tutorial
Dot of Dabbled has a tutorial on how to make this cute elephant purse out of recycled sweaters that she got from the thrift store to make as gifts for kids. Link.
Knit Sparkly Holiday Jellyfish
Daniel of Tatting My Doilies has a pattern on how to knit this quick sparkly jellyfish — great for an ornament or holiday decor. Link.
Funky Robot with Picture Pocket
Patti Schiendelman gives us a quick project tutorial to make this cute photo pocket robot. Patti writes: I made this for a friend who collects robots and is into science. I knitted the front and felted it, but you could easily make it out of felted thrift store sweaters. This is a funky robot, so […]
Upholstery Mini Guide
Domino Magazine posted some handy guides for helping determine how to choose fabric and the right amount of fabric for reupholstering furniture. Link.
Quick Sew Funky Christmas Stockings
Full of Fluff shows you how to make these funky Christmas stockings using recycled fabric from an old pair of pants. Link.