Some of us have New Year’s Resolutions, and some of us act on them! Lier of the Ikat Bag blog is missing her teaching days, so she’s done a fabulous series on the nuts and bolts of how to make a bag. She’s up to Chapter 3: Integrated Straps and if you’re interested in sewing […]
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Uh oh. It might be time to expand my already out of control tote bag collection once again! This diamond patchwork tote bag from Elles at Misusu is definitely a refreshing take on a common design, and I adore the bold colors and sharp angles. Are you a tote bag junkie too? You’ll be happy […]
Continue ReadingI would never have guessed that this striped, modern-looking messenger bag came from such humble and historic origins. Check out the Feed Sack Messenger Bag tutorial on the Crafty CPA, then get ready to start scouring your local antique markets for a sack of your own!
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Josh wanted to wander the streets of Chicago on his bike while ensuring he was heading in the general direction of his destination. He therefore created the MapBag, a LilyPad Arduino-based “proprioceptive augmentation device.” Here’s how it works: The MapBag contains a small microcontroller, a GPS chipset, and a series of 8 vibration motors sewn […]
Continue ReadingCRAFT’s Shawn Connally just got a great laptop bag. It’s a messenger-style and has a long shoulder strap, great graphics, and all the pouches and pockets in the world. But despite all its bells and whistles, the bag is lacking versatility. Without a sturdy handle on the top, it is hard to grab in a […]
Continue ReadingNew York magazine interviewed artist Joshua Allen Harris regarding his continued adventures with subway grate bag art – Street Art: Joshua Allen Harris More: Plastic bag animals Subway vent sea monster
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This chic pet-substitute responds to touch with pulsing blue LED ‘eyes’ and a purring effect courtesy of Lilypad vibe boards. Two Lilypad Arduinos run the animal simualtion and the touch contact is implemented via conductive fabric layers – For this, I made two layers of fabric. One with three pieces conductive fabric that goes out […]
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