Marc Jacobs may have his trademark mouse flats but where else can you find zombie kitty shoes? I’m loving these stitched zombie kitty mary janes made by Em & Sprout From bunnies to pandas, these plush-like shoes are little friends for your feet.
I often struggle with ideas for good handmade baby gifts, so I think I’m going to have to steal this idea of a “Year of Screen Printed Shirts” from my my pal, Sarah, of Sewer-Sewist. She made the shirts as a gift set for Susan Beal’s daughter, Pearl, who will get to wear the shirts […]
Shirred Pillowcase Top By Betz White When summer heats up I am definitely on the lookout for cool summer tops. And I’ve got a great stash of thrifted pillowcases that are the perfect candidates for a makeover. A few rows of elastic smocking makes a super comfy top and adds just the right detail.
Need another fabulous reason to join us May 30th and 31st at Maker Faire Bay Area 2009? Not just one fashion show, but two! On Saturday, May 30th, Swap-o-Rama-Rama is hosting a fashion show of cleverly refashioned clothing at 4:45 p.m., followed immediately by the Pandora’s Trunk fashion show at 5:45. Swap-O-Rama-Rama is a giant […]
Bring On Spring Cardigan By Linda Permann Update a “blah” cardigan with ruffled strips of printed fabric to make a statement piece. This is a great refashion for a closet or thrifted sweater that no longer begs you to wear it, and is also great creative camouflage for stained sweaters. You can vary the length […]
Refashioned Crochet Embellished Tank By Dolin O’Shea Here is a quick and easy project that uses a couple of basic T-shirts and transforms them into a stylish summer tank top.
Robyn at Crochet By Faye has a tutorial on how-to crochet frog closures which remind me of all those beautiful closures on Chinese gowns (chi-pao / cheongsams). What a beautiful embellishment to add to a cardigan, top, or dress.
