Jamie Keiles creates fashionable wrist cuffs using the spines of old and damaged books, stitched up with leather backings and heavy-duty snaps. (She’ll line them in vinyl too, if you’d prefer.) I like the graphic, unisex look of these and of course the recycling aspect is a great plus. Recycled Book Cuffs
In their final report from SXSW, ThreadHeads visits with the Austin Craft Mafia members Jennifer Perkins of Naughty Secretary Club who takes us inside a SXSW party and Tina Sparkles refashions a waistline of a dress!
Hanni made these easy-sew washcloths from an old pullover, and she says they’ll make a great easter present. To me they seem like a good way to get kids excited about washing up – Link.
Craftster user Volcano revamped one of her IKEA side tables by decoupaging it with colorful postage stamps, turning a run-of-the-mill piece of furniture into an offbeat showpiece. Link.
Elsie Marley recently created this fantastic sewing supply organizer using a thrifted Reader’s Digest book. Now it’s a sturdy folding case for her scissors, embroidery supplies, and more–there’s even a needle book and pincushion! Link. Related: • Elsie Marley’s Plush Diggers – Link.
It’s Prom season at ThreadHeads where you’ll learn how to take an old 80’s dress and make it chic for 2008. For guys, make a simple bow tie out of an old scarf.
Check out this scenic little pincushion created by Mimi Kirchner. It sits atop a pretty glass with a chipped rim–I love seeing items reused in this way. [via] Link. Related: • Mimi Kirchner Tattooed Doll – Link. • Mimi Kirchner’s Fabric Postcard Art – Link.
