By Jeanne Storck 9:00 Sunday morning. Nan Eastep coaxes a hem through her sewing machine in a booth at Oakland’s Temescal Farmers Market. A few final stitches and she holds up a pair of vintage pinstripe trousers that she’s converted into knee-skimming, bike-friendly knickers. An accomplished seamstress and avid cyclist, Eastep is the creator of […]
Give yourself a sewing challenge this summer! Right now this Women’s Tailored Jacket is a free pattern download from BurdaStyle. Not sure how long that will last so download it today! BurdaStyle writes: For today’s androgynous variation we adjusted the pocket flaps to be straight – not curved as the pattern piece indicates. We chose […]
Wendy at Craft Jr. has a free pattern to sew up this pretty strapless summer top — perfect for barbecues and and sipping iced tea.
Suzannah at Adventures in Dressmaking was inspired by Anthropologie’s beautiful cardigan and shows you how to get the same look buy updating a vintage cardigan with ribbon trim.
June is DIY Wedding month here on CRAFT, and we’ve posted a number of projects from previous issues of CRAFT magazine in the past. Here’s a roundup of 3 lovely wedding projects. First up, from CRAFT Volume 06, learn how to create delicate nylon flowers to dress up a wedding gown, veil, or centerpiece (pictured […]
By Michelle Kempner I recently moved 3,000 miles away from my sister while she was pregnant for the first time. She and I are best friends so it was difficult to be so far away from her. There was nothing I could to help her out other than turn to crafting. Inspired by the laser […]
By Erica Domesek As we welcome the summer season, we say “Yes!” to all things light, airy, and fun! Sporting lightweight ruffles day or night is a great way to dive head first into the season. Inspired by the likes of ultra-feminine and flirty designs by Kate Spade, Cynthia Rowely, and Oscar de la Renta, […]
