Tina Kalivas’ Studio Space
I love this work space filled to the brim with beautiful projects by designer Tina Kalivas. (Oh, and her clothes are wonderful too!) Mounting the measuring stick to the edge of the table is brilliant. [via jubella.com]
sewing
How-To: Make a Duvet Cover
Brett Bara shows you how easy it is to make your own duvet cover in her sewing 101 column on design*sponge.
How-To: Upcycle a Skirt with Ruffles
I’ve become obsessed with ruffles. The theme this month on CRAFT is upcycling, and ruffles are a great way to re-vamp tired pieces in your wardrobe. This week I am sharing my method for adding a new flouncy trim to a simple old skirt. My ancient copy of Vogue Sewing has many ways to create […]
Madeleine Mini Bloomers
Sarai at Collette Patterns shares this handsome pattern for bloomers. I would love to make a pair for myself, but right now my sewing skills max out at simple tab curtains. She also posted some images of bloomers that her readers have made. Pretty and feminine. I wonder if they’re comfortable.
Retro-Style Running Shoes from Old Tires
By Andrew Salomone A few years ago a friend of mine brought me to a little town in Mexico to see the Tarahumara race. The Tarahumara are an indigenous people who live in a massive canyon and run incredible distances in sandals, called huaraches, made from old car tires. When I tried to wear a […]
DIY Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Future Craft Collective shows you sew up one stylish DIY long sleeve t-shirt from two short-sleeved tees. This is also a great refashioning project for old kids clothes!
Bellamabella’s 10 Hour Dress
Bellamabella was in a pinch, and she combined 3 different sewing patterns to make this ultra flattering dress. In her post on Burdastyle she explains her process, and shares the pattern numbers for you to create your own.
