While it’s not often talked about, many Makers wait until the last minute to finish their projects. It’s most likely because we are all simply extremely busy and fit making into any, and every, available moment. During MakerCon we caught up with Anouk Wipprecht in the Maker Media Lab, who was furiously working to complete […]
Have beautiful woven fabric scraps taking up room in your stash? Turn that unused cloth into wearable art with this wild woven buttons project. Customize buttons to fit your own personal style, then create texture and embellishments to make them truly one-of-a-kind! Ready to bust some of that stash? Head on over to the wild […]
If you’d like to make a fashion statement that’s out of this world, then you’d better keep your eye out for the fiber optic formal wear that will be on display at Maker Faire Bay Area this year. Jenn Mann did a fabulous job following Instructables user Natalina’s Fiber Optic Dress project, but created her […]
Add a little sparkle to your step and some shimmer to your springtime style with a fabulous pair of DIY glitter shoes! I’m not usually a glitter-loving gal, but I’m actually kind of digging this fun and fancy take on crafty custom footwear. Feeling the need for a bit of bling in your life? Grab […]
Designers are always pushing the boundaries with fashion and the place to see this happening is Maker Faire Bay Area. Every year there is always something interesting to see. People are continuously experimenting with new ways to upcycle old clothing and incorporate technology into designs that stretch the imagination. Last year, fashiontech designer Anouk Wipprecht […]
Cute elastic-waist skirts are one of my go-to summer wardrobe staples; I love both the comfort and the effortless style, especially in hot weather. You too? With skirt sewing season fast approaching, it’s a great time to learn how to sew an elastic waistband that won’t twist when worn or washed! Ideal for skirts, shorts, […]
$10M to Carbon3D Last week, we featured a University of Buffalo student who printed a 40×40×100mm Eiffel Tower in just over 12 minutes. That same day, VentureBeat reported that Carbon3D — another startup working on speedier 3D printing — received $10M from Autodesk’s 3D printing fund. Carbon3D calls the technology Continuous Liquid Interface Production, and claims […]
