How-To: Nebula Pillow
I love everything about space and that includes this really rad nebula pillow by Rachel Barry on Whimsy Box. You could use the same technique to create a custom galaxy t-shirt or tote bag.
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Fabric-Covered Car Interior
Does your car interior need a pick-me-up? Try this technique from A Stepping Stone. A favorite Robert Kaufman print was used to transform the car’s interior panels.
How-To: Tinting Embroidery with Watercolor Paints
Adding color to fabric projects with paints isn’t a new idea, but this step-by-step tutorial for tinting embroidery with watercolors from Mollie at Wild Olive makes the process feel totally easy and achievable—even if you’re not exactly handy with a paintbrush. As you can see, the results are absolutely lovely!
Flashback: Fabric Pendant
Long-time friend of CRAFT, Ellen Baker of The Long Thread, has a new fabric collection for Moda Fabrics called Quilt Blocks. Inspired by traditional quilt designs, there are nine prints in the collection in three different colorways: shade, marine and spectrum. The prints are delightful, charming and bold, and perfect for summer sewing projects. Today, […]
Pattern School Stretch-Fit Pattern Making
By which I mean: sewing swimsuits! I’ve never had the courage to sew my own, but I’m increasingly frustrated by the lousy quality and fit of most swimsuits I’ve come across. After poking around a bit on the Pattern School site, I’m a little more inspired to forge out on my own once I’ve gotten […]
How-To: Fabric Marker Embroidery
Use an embroidery pattern to create a neat printed or painted look with this fabric marker embroidery tutorial from Allison at Dream a Little BIGGER! [Via StitchPunk] More: How-To: Faux Embroidery @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Faux Wood And Embroidery Wrist Cuff @Craftzine.com blog Embroidery Tips for Tricky Fabrics @Craftzine.com blog
DIY Mexican Otomi Fabric
Corinne’s DIY Mexican Otomi Fabric that she made in the most recent Threadbanger video is so beautiful! What a beautiful homage to the gorgeous textile.
