By Kristin Roach par⋅si⋅mo⋅ni⋅ous – /adjective Characterized by or showing parsimony; frugal or stingy. And that is how I feel about my sock yarn – especially hand dyed sock yarns. I had less than a full skein of four different sock yarns that I had dyed myself. I wanted to use them to make a […]
Have fashionable feet even when you’re hanging out in sandy, sunny paradise with a pair of pretty barefoot crocheted sandals! Whether you’re lounging by the pool, partying on the patio, or just hanging out in your backyard, you can’t go wrong with these super-cute summertime accessories. Ready to give those freshly-tanned feet a stylish floral […]
By Nikol Lohr With the slouchy, comfy fit of your favorite old t-shirt and a removable hood that can be worn independently, this oversized short-sleeved sweater is perfect for three seasons of layering. Designed in textured reverse stockinette, it’s knit inside out to avoid excess purling. But because it’s worked seamlessly in the round, it […]
If you’re in pursuit of sewing perfection, installing an invisible zipper that blends seamlessly into the background of a perfectly matched fabric pattern will definitely take your garment stitching skills to the next level! I swear by the humble glue stick for all kinds of sewing projects (especially English paper piecing), and the glue-basting pattern-matching […]
Make plain shoes or boots just a bit more magical! Give your favorite kicks some fancy dragon wings with this fun teen-friendly project. Whether your style is spooky, geeky, or a bit more whimsical, you’ll love these cool and creative felt accessories! I love the shwings I have on my zip up sneakers, but wanted […]
Love comics? Bring some awesome geek girl fashion to your closet with a pair of DIY comic book shoes! Transform beloved comic books—or any favorite book or piece of decorative paper—into a pair of trendy shoes that are uniquely yours with this detailed decoupage how-to. Ready to give it a try? Check out this cool […]
Comic book lovers and patriotic revelers alike will love this bright and bold Avengers-inspired Captain America tie-dye t-shirt! Ready to take your tie-dye skills to whole new heights? Turns out, this bullseye color pattern is way easier to achieve than it looks. Look like a DIY superhero without breaking a sweat with this easy-to-follow Captain […]
