This quick sew project for oilcloth storage bins by Brett Bara on Design Sponge look fantastic! It’s a great way to get organized for spring. I want to make one for my kitchen to keep notes and little items that always seem to make their way on the counter.
Here’s a great way to use up your old fabric scraps! Sew up this fabric patchwork bookmark by Kristin at Craft Leftovers. It’s a great quick sewing project and you can make a small batch in a sitting to give to friends or family.
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 […]
I made this scorpion toy with a Twitchie Robot Kit. I’m really afraid of scorpions where I live in Arizona, so I thought a friendly toy would help me get used to them. I made his plush body from some fabric I had around, aiming to make him look like an Arizona bark scorpion, which are tan/yellowish/translucent. Twitchie is Arduino powered and comes pre-programmed, so it’s an excellent kit for beginners in robotics, because no programming is required! You can download and modify the code if you want, and it’s pretty light on the soldering, too. I’d recommend Twitchie for young makers (boys & girls, too!) interested in robotics or moving plush toys. You can buy the Twitchie Robot Kit in the Maker Shed:
http://www.makershed.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=MKTET2
Music is “At the Crack of Noon” by Shuutobi, http://shuutobi.com
For all of you who have a New Year’s resoultion to start sewing, Lindsey at BurdaStyle has a great post on projects and tips for beginner sewers. From learning how to thread a machine to practicing stitches, you can start your first project to make an easy drawstring bag!
BurdaStyle’s guest columnist Erin Gilday goes into great detail over the art of cording in fashion that’s been around for centuries. I love this style detail that looks great on dresses. Erin writes: Cording – cord wrapped in fabric that’s been cut on the bias – is an ancient embellishment that packs as much punch […]
By Andrea DeHart Everywhere you look these days people are mad for plaid. I’ve always liked the “lumberjack look,” and I wanted to find a way to refashion an oversized plaid flannel shirt, with a feminine twist. I recommend starting with the largest men’s shirt you can find at your local thrift store. This project […]
