Laser-Customized Chucks
Lenore Edman of Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories laser-engraved these Converse sneakers. Turns out the canvas isn’t dyed all the way through, so a lighter color is revealed when the surface is etched.
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Labor Day: DIY Fashion Roundup
Today is Labor Day in the U.S. which means we all get a day off from work. Since crafting is fun and most of us spend a lot more time making things for other people, I thought that today would be a great time for all of us to indulge in a little fashion crafting […]
Is That a Cat in Your Pocket?
When a friend changed his Facebook profile picture to one of him and his son wearing a hilarious and awesome coordinated western cat-in-your-pocket t-shirt and baby snapsuit, I had to know where he found them. They came from Brooklyn-based Deli Grocery who has a handful of fun screen-printed tees in their shop. Now I’m plotting […]
Neon Elastic Girl’s Skirt
I get obsessed over fabric (who doesn’t right?) and Liberty of London is just right up there with the most beautiful prints. Molly at The Purl Bee shows off the gorgeous Liberty of London Tana Lawn print in her neon elastic girl’s skirt project. The neon elastic and knit trim give a modern edge to […]
How-To: DIY Skinny Ties
Gabrielle of Design Mom shares how she transformed thrift store ties into fun skinny ties for her teenage son. [via DollarCraft]
Tuxita Baby Tunic Pattern
Vickie Howell has a new Caron pattern up that you can knit for the little girl in your life. Here’s the adorable Tuxita Baby Tunic which is a ruffle-front baby mini dress. And if you like what Vickie is wearing you can check out her crochet pattern for the whirlwind wrap.
BurdaStyle’s Back to School Sewing Patterns
College students all around are headed back to school now and I love BurdaStyle’s roundup of college preppy fashions, featuring patterns from their site. How awesome is the asymmetrical pleats on the orange Judy skirt?!