Refashioned Sweater to Cardigan
One Pearl Button takes a simple V-neck sweater and refashions it into a lovely cardigan complete with crochet flower embellishments in her refashioned sweater tutorial.
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ThreadHeads Earth Day Special
With Rob and Corrine at ThreadHeads, take a ride with the guys who started a really amazing project called Wearable Collections. Then, learn how to make a picnic blanket backpack out of all your old tee shirts!
Recycled Terrycloth Plushies
These stuffed animals are made from vintage terrycloth reclaimed from towels and washcloths from the 50s through 70s. I love how the patterning is composed on the animal form. Via Cool Hunting.
Patchwork Chair Tutorial
This beautiful patchwork chair tutorial by Jane Schouten is featured on design*sponge. I love the appliques and embroidery details that make the piece so unique and full of personality.
Bring Your Old Raincoats to Maker Faire
Bring your old raincoats to Maker Faire May 3 & 4 in San Mateo and Kendra Stanley of City Bag Trade will help you turn it into a waterproof shopping bag! You’ll be able to find Kendra in the Maker Market area, Booth #905 (next to Recycleworks). Check out City Bag Trade for more info […]
Daisy Gardening Boots
Sonya Nimri guest posts on the Pink of Perfection blog and shows how to transform boots into pretty daisy gardening boots. Sonya, author of the fabulous new book Beadalicious, will be at the Maker Faire, May 3-4 where she’ll have a “Clothing Makeover” booth. She’ll also be on the CRAFT stage at 1pm on Saturday […]
Repurposed IKEA Messenger Bag
Happy Zombie tips us off to this post on AfricanKelli, which shows how Kelli turned a 99-cent IKEA tote into a stylin’ waterproof messenger bag. Repurposed IKEA Messenger Bag
