The folks at Bolt fabric boutique in Portland, Orgeon share some really handy tips for sewing with silky or slippery fabrics. Related: How-To: Grecian Tunic Top – with more tips and techniques for sewing with silky fabrics
I just created an account for myself over at our new site Make: Projects. (BTW and FYI, The user interface for signing up might be the most streamlined process on any site I’ve ever used) The site is a wiki for tutorials and is filled with great content. Of course I was immediately drawn to […]
By Andrew Lewis Sometimes I have a great idea for a textile project, but I get put off by the thought of trawling through the seemingly endless bolts of fabric at the store. Then I think about the hassle of haggling over the price and ending up with three times as much fabric as I […]
Fabric inspired wedding cakes are a great way to share your love of crafting and textiles at your wedding. Martha’s are classics.
Iron-on skeptics beware, Lenore at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories just published an absolutely brilliant overview of techniques for taking your fabric designs to a new level of ease and creativity by using fusible webbing. More: Quick n’ dirty no-sew iPhone cozy How-To: Make a No-Sew Lace Headband How-To: No-Sew Apron Missle Command Circle Skirt Quiltbert: […]
I love this brilliant twist on a dry erase board from Brittni of Paper n Stitch. Sure, dry erase boards are incredibly handy, but they are also incredibly boring. She creates a dual-duty board that can function as a spot for writing notes, or can be left blank as wall art. The process is seriously […]
Green Wedding Shoes is my current favorite wedding blog. The events are quality, and the posts are through and inspiring. Yesterday GWS posted yet another incredible wedding with stunning crafty and green details. I can’t decide between my favorite details: the linen flowers in the bouquet, the boutonniรจres and all the centerpieces; the cupcake lasagna […]
