Holly Stalder Wedding Shrug Video
In the latest Etsy “process” video, we get a glimpse inside Holly Stalder’s studio, where she creates unique wedding shrugs from mainly vintage materials.
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Behind the Scenes of Fashion Geek: DIY Fashion Show
Only one more day until the big electronic fashion show for the release of my book Fashion Geek: Clothes, Accessories, Tech on March 19th. There are so many things that need to get done to make a fashion show happen. Since CRAFT is all about DIY, here are all the steps you need to follow […]
Paper Dolls Knit Sweater Pattern
Oh my! Buy this Paper Dolls knit sweater pattern (£3.50) by Kate Davies of Needled. The pattern covers 10 sizes from kids to women sizes. Check out all the great photos of this adorable sweater too! [ via Whip Up ]
Behind the Scenes of Fashion Geek: Designing Fashion with Electronics
My new book Fashion Geek: Clothes, Accessories, Tech is out in bookstores now. It teaches how to make 13 DIY electronic fashion projects using things like LEDs, hacked pedometers, and conductive thread. I had a lot of fun making this book, and the best part was designing fashions for other people to make. Fashion Geek […]
Knitty Spring 2009
CRAFT reader Callie informed us that the the Spring issue of Knitty is up with new and awesome patterns! I’m loving this Hanne vest, pictured above.
Revamp Thrift Sweater Vest to Dirndl Bodice-Like Top
I am swooning from this brilliant thrift store revamp from Hannah of Made With Love by Hannah. She’s taken a “dorky sweater vest” and transformed it into a dirndl bodice-like top. She’s included a diagram drawing of how she cut and transformed the piece on her blog. I think this could be my favorite thrift […]
Special Crafty Book Deal on AlterNation
For those of you who love to refashion, author Shannon Okey is giving you a special deal on her book, along co-author Alexandra Underhill, AlterNation: Transform. Embellish. Customize. 25+ DIY Fashion Projects. Shannon writes: In preparation for some exciting upcoming stuff, we are clearing out our stash of signed copies. If you would like to […]
