How-To: Sew a Bike Cap
Get the sun out of your cycling eyes with Panda Face’s cycling cap pattern, spotted by Gareth @ Make: Online.
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How-To: Make a No-Sew Lace Headband
Headbands are the best accessory for adding instant polish to a look. The right headband can easily tame even my unruly bangs. This project is super simple, and to get started, go through your stashes of ribbons and trim. Get creative with layers- mix and match different textures and colors until you find a combo […]
Crafting a Corset, Part 3: Hardware
In this third and final installment of our corset-making series, Alaina Zulli walks us through the hardware and finishing of a corset. Check back at Part 1 and Part 2 to get started! — Becky Stern
The History of Zippers
I still remember learning how to put in a zipper on the first skirt I ever made from a pattern. I might have had a little more patience if I’d read The Secret Sexy Life of Zippers, a great post from the Worn Through blog! It’s an extremely entertaining romp through the history of the […]
Basket Weave Kicks – CRAFT Video
Learn to freshen your laces with this How To Tuesday: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2010/05/how-to_basket_weave_kicks.html
How-To: One-Shoulder Ruffle Shirt
By Erica Domesek As we welcome the summer season, we say “Yes!” to all things light, airy, and fun! Sporting lightweight ruffles day or night is a great way to dive head first into the season. Inspired by the likes of ultra-feminine and flirty designs by Kate Spade, Cynthia Rowely, and Oscar de la Renta, […]
The Camp Couture at Maker Faire Fashion Show
The theme for this year’s Maker Faire Bay Area, which took place last weekend, was Young Makers, and one set of inspirational young makers who came out and participated were the creative young ladies from The Camp Couture. They showed their handmade fashions on the catwalk at the Faire, as part of the Swap-O-Rama-Rama fashion […]