LED Sneakers
Stunning LED-encrusted sneakers by Moritz Waldemeyer for Creative Recreation– now these are some fresh kicks for sure! [via Fashioning Technology]
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How-To: Crafty Sunglasses
Jennifer Perkins shares several ways to craftify your summer sunglasses in her latest I Love to Create project. I think it could be fun to get a group of friends together for summer drinks and crafting and have everyone make their own unique pair of shades.
Fashion Made from Bacteria
Suzanne Lee makes BioCouture— textiles grown from bacterial cellulose. Pictured above is a vest and “denim” jacket. [via ANIMAL]
How-To: Bow Tie Belt
I love this sweet bow tie belt from Tilly of Tilly and the Buttons. This is a great way of using up bits of leftover fabric. And it can transform an outfit. [via Wardrobe Refashion]
How-To: Removable Shoe Ruffles
Christy at A Lemon Squeezy Home shares a quick tutorial for whipping up cute, interchangeable ruffle accessories for your favorite pair of shoes.
B. Spoke Tailor
By Jeanne Storck 9:00 Sunday morning. Nan Eastep coaxes a hem through her sewing machine in a booth at Oakland’s Temescal Farmers Market. A few final stitches and she holds up a pair of vintage pinstripe trousers that she’s converted into knee-skimming, bike-friendly knickers. An accomplished seamstress and avid cyclist, Eastep is the creator of […]
CRAFT Pattern: That Girl! Summer Jacket
By Nikol Lohr With short sleeves and a wide neckline, this retro-inspired cropped summer jacket goes from sunshine to summer nights or chilly air-conditioned offices. Knit from the top down, with puffed sleeves and seed stitch edging, the seamless design means that there’s very little finishing, and it’s ready to wear as soon as it’s […]