Missle Command Circle Skirt
Lenore at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories made this 8-bit retro “poodleless” circle skirt using scenes from this Atari classic.
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Satin Stole
Weekend Designer helps you pretty up your outfit for an evening out with his pattern to make this satin stole. I love the variety of ways you can adjust the look and customize it such as Alison Dahl of Burda Style did in the left picture.
V&A Museum Wedding Fashion Project
Erin at A Dress A Day writes; Gail at the V&A emailed me to say that the museum is organi[s|z]ing a new exhibition on wedding fashion for 2011, and they need some help in creating a very large database of wedding fashions. They’re looking for photographs of clothes worn for weddings from all cultures between […]
How-To: Make a Body Form
Threadbanger has a great thrifty tutorial posted on how to make your own body form, on the cheap. The materials list actually includes a Christmas tree stand as well as part of the tree trunk! The grand total cost comes out to a whopping $10 for a totally custom body form. Now that’s easy on […]
DIY Fashion: Reinventing Hosiery
I’ve always loved wearing unique hosiery. Until just last year, this meant that I was forever chastised by my fellow designers who said “bare-legged is better” and that “hosiery is for grannies and pin-up girls.” But check it out — now hosiery is in! Everywhere I turn, I see colorful hosiery paired with boots, pumps, […]
Simplicity Cynthia Rowley Tunic Pattern
Tunics are in this Spring and I want to snatch up this Simplicity Cynthia Rowley pattern 2584 to make 4 different tunic styles. [ via Threadbanger ]
How-To: Refashion a T-Shirt into a Halter Top
SEWbutterfly on BurdaStyle has a tutorial on how to refashion a t-shirt into a halter top.
