How-To: Braided Hairband
If you’re in the strange growing-out-your-hair phase, or just need a stylish accessory to dress up your do, check out these cool braided hairbands from Alisa Burke.
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How-To: Make a Patchwork Poncho
Ponchos are making a huge comeback on the runways right now. Luckily, it’s beyond easy to stitch up one of these trendy wintertime accessories. You can simply cut a neckline into any large square of fabric, but for something more interesting, try piecing together contrasting patchwork pieces. I paired an old moth-eaten wool felt blanket […]
How-To: Make 9-Hole Buttons
Derek and Lauren on Design Sponge have a nifty tutorial on how to make a 9-hole button using oven bake clay. I love changing out buttons on my old clothes to give them a fresher look. With the 9 holes you can easily stitch to personalize it with any letter you want.
Wool and The Gang in NY
Do you drool like me over a good chunky knit sweater? I thought so. Jennine of The Coveted recently took a visit to Wool and The Gang in NY, a yarn shop + handmade knitwear shop in New York and took lots of great pictures inside. My favorites are some of the fantastic close up […]
How-To: Golden Leather Leaves Earrings
By Sonya Nimri Everyone’s got a leather skeleton or two in their closet: be it a patchwork leather coin purse, worn-through ballet flats that you may never wear again, or a mistake of fashion past like a gold leather mini-skirt. Now you can take these long-hidden hides and repurpose them into something fab, like this […]
How-To: Leather Tassel Belt
Apparently, tassels are going to be quite the fashion trend this year, and if you want to add the style without the high price, DIY is the way to go. Erica and Tamar of The 2 Bandits have a simple tutorial over on HonestlyWTF for making your own leather tassel belt.
How-To: Quarter-Yard Apron
I frequently pick up bits of fabric and trim I’m never quite sure how I’ll use. When I realized I had a lot of Valentine-themed events coming up, I decided to make a fun apron out of a quarter-yard piece of fabric I picked up. When I run events, sometimes I like an apron that’s […]