How to: Beanies, Ponchos and Mittens
Threadbanger’s Rob & Corinne show how to take an old sweater and refashion it into a beanie hat, poncho and mittens. Link.
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HOW TO – Refashion Old Bridesmaid Dresses
Yes I have a few of these hanging in my closet — those old bridesmaids dresses that are clearly just taking up wasted space. Thanks to Victoria at Crafting a Green World, she’s collected a round up of links and books on how you can refashion these dresses into a new one like Blueprint’s painted […]
HOW TO – Refashion Extra Long Gloves
Sarah points us to Craft Addiction’s tutorial on how to make Anthropologie-inspired extra long gloves out of cheap gloves and a recycled sweater. Link.
Plush Chthonians
What do you do when your dog eats half of your favorite plushie? Turn the other half into a tentacled monster. – [via] Link.
Mend your Quilt
The quilt my mother made me is falling apart. It seemed as soon as I moved to Arizona (a much drier climate than previously), the fabric started to crack and shred. Does anyone know why this would happen? My cat doesn’t scratch my quilt at all. If you have any idea, post in the comments. […]
Wardrobe Refashion – Sign Up Now for December
Nichola lets us know that Wardrobe Refashion is now open for sign ups to the next round of pledges that start on December 1st. To find out how to sign up, visit Wardrobe Refashion here. Link.
Lamponi Lamps from Recycled Motorcycle Parts
“For anyone with a taste for motorcycles and retro product design styling, here’s the perfect lighting solution. Recycled from old motorcycle parts (and the occasional household appliance), Lamponi Lamps are designed and constructed by Milan born artist Maurizio Lamponi Leopardi, bringing sleek speedy and recycled design to your tabletop.” I think the one on the […]
