Fabric

Fabric Masterpiece

Fabric Masterpiece

When it comes to decorating, I picture exactly what I want, then refuse to settle for less. Take my living room. After a year of finding the perfect furniture, I wanted to craft one last piece to complete my vision. I was inspired by a gorgeous print I saw in a restaurant, a colorful, cubist […]

Upholstery 101

Upholstery 101

Dining chairs are an integral part of good times. Where there’s dinner, wine, and company, there are chairs. But dining chairs are notoriously uncomfortable: no fun for the buns. With simple modifications, that can be changed. Plywood slip seats can be altered to allow a bit of flex, a tad of padding, and a big […]

Pocket Reflectors for Cycling

Pocket Reflectors for Cycling

Sew some pants pocket reflectors to gain visibility for night cycling. They tuck into the pockets for storage and then flip out easily and quickly for riding.

La Roux Costume

La Roux Costume

Last year on the MAKE YouTube channel, commenters started saying I looked like the singer from the English synth-pop duo La Roux. Here’s how to get the Mondrian jacket look from the video for their song Bulletproof. You can also make your own “neo cameo” necklace with a laser cutter and these files on Thingiverse. […]

Stroboscope

Stroboscope

Take stunning photographs of objects in motion with the stroboscope.