HOW TO – Sass up a T-shirt
Instuctables user diana.cristea made a great tutorial on recycling an old t-shirt into a sexy tube top with cute pockets. Via the Instructables Weekend Builder.
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CRAFT in Etsy’s Handmade Wedding series
I’m getting married in a few months, so I’ve really been enjoying Etsy’s Handmade Wedding series. When Vanessa asked me to put something together for it, I leapt at the chance, especially since we just ran some wedding DIYs in Volume 06 of CRAFT. If you haven’t seen Mary Beth Klatt’s pantyhose petals and Donna […]
Doily and Lace Lampshades by Nice Etc.
Caitlin Holcomb of Nice Etc. just unveiled her new line of lampshades fashioned from repurposed vintage doilies and lace. I can see these working with all kinds of decorating styles–they’d be especially sweet in a nursery or craft room. Doily and Lace Lampshades Related: • Recycled Calendar Lampshade • HOW TO – Revamp a Lampshade […]
Dollar Store Scarlett O’Hara Dress
Craftster user Grenouille78 created a replica of Scarlett O’Hara’s famous green-and-white picnic dress from Gone With the Wind using just $10 worth of materials from the dollar store. Talk about making something out of nothing! Scarlett O’Hara Dress
Paul Smith’s Boom Box Briefcase
Seems like $425 is a lot to pay for a boom box laptop bag; I’m sure this would be more fun to make yourself, anyway! Looks great, though. Via BoingBoing. Related: Server Coat Boombox messenger bag on MAKE
HOW TO – Shopping Bag Wallet
Instructables user Rollin made a how to for these wallets made from woven polypropylene shopping bags. I haven’t seen these bags much in the states; they’re more common in Europe, and very strong. They don’t often fail, but when they do, make one of these!
HOW TO – Refashion an Oversized T
Stitch Lounge and Bernina have a tutorial how to refashion an oversized t-shirt into a fitted boat neck number with cap sleeves and a waistband. Refashion t-shirt tutorial, via Burda Style
