Origami + Fashion
Some really great work by Mauricio Velasquez Posada (photos) and Jum Nakao (video above): origami + fashion = gorgeous paper clothing. More pictures and video after the jump. (Thanks, Leah Buechley!)
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Design-It-Yourself Shoes
John Baichtal @ MAKE has a great review of the design-your-own shoe service through Zazzle. He writes: Online service Zazzle basically prints on anything. Want a one-off t-shirt or mug? They got it. It’s somewhat like Ponoko or Shapeways, you either generate your own design or choose from one of theirs, and then add-to-cart and […]
How-To: Lady Gaga Telephone Bra
Corinne over at Threadbanger shows us how to recreate the sparkly silver and black bra from Lady Gaga’s Telephone music video. I love how she talked about multiple ways to do the project, including a method that didn’t work out so well and why it failed.
How-To: Latex Gauntlets
Denmark crafter Latex Kitty is devoted to making latex fashions. She’s got an informative blog for anyone who wants to get started in this medium. Kitty recently posted a how-to (with pattern) for making these nouveau elegant gauntlets (rubber-cemented, not sewn). Love the ruffles!
Anti/Surveillance Fashion Show at Maker Faire
Noisebridge is proud to present Anti/Surveillance Fashion Show at the upcoming Maker Faire in San Mateo. Anti/Surveillance is a runway show exploring the uses of wearables for surveillance, and for hiding from surveillance. We are currently accepting submissions for participation in the show. Constantly under the lens of the camera, fashion is a natural form […]
Sew Up a Recycled Green Hat
In honor of the launch of the new 100% recyclable DASANI PlantBottle, made from a blend of up to 30% plant-based materials, DASANI has partnered up with PSIMadeThis.com founder/designer Erica Domesek to develop a limited edition Green Hat. The materials in this project are made from re-used and recycled materials to promote the importance of […]
CRAFT Pattern: Simply Socks
Socks are the perfect portable knitting project especially with the onset of spring! Learn how to knit up your own socks with this pattern by Meredith Davey featured in CRAFT: 07. Meredith’s Colorado Rockies socks are now on display in the National Baseball Hall of Fame and was one of the winning entries in our […]