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Technique - Take Apart A Silk Tie

Vintage silk neckties can be a great source of silk fabric for all kinds of projects. Theyre made in an almost infinite variety of colors and patterns, and they can often be picked up for a ridiculou...

1 day ago

Make This - Perfume Filled Locket

There are so many new and vintage lockets in the world, and a great way to fill them is with solid perfume! When you make the perfume yourself you know exactly what ingredients go in and you can crea...

1 day ago 1 person likes this

Make This - Crystal Cluster Necklace

Crystal specimens are a fantastic jewelry making material. This one is an aragonite star - in its naturally occuring shape and color. Its pretty on all sides so it needed a subtle hanging method.

3 days ago 1 person likes this

Technique - Half Hitch and Double Half Hitch Knots

Half hitch knots are the foundation of most friendship bracelets. Double half hitch knots are one of the most common knots used in macrame. Both the half hitch and double half hitch knots are formed ...

5 days ago 1 person likes this

Make This - DIY Shoes - Part 7 - Ballet Flat Upper

After six parts of this project that explained how to make a pattern and every basic part of shoe construction weve finally gotten to the part where you can make a real, wearable shoe. This is more o...

15 feb 12

Make This - Cable Knit Headband

Wrapping a plastic headband with a hand knit is the best of both worlds - it stays in place more easily than a headband without a plastic structure without giving up cozy sweater charm. If youve neve...

14 feb 12 1 person likes this

Make This - Reusable Shoppers *Update*

We recently switched to a new way to download patterns so the shop was down.  The pattern download for the reusable shoppers is back online! The pattern download for this project includes:- 4 di...

12 feb 12

Technique - Fishtail Braid - Version 2

11 feb 12 2 people like this

Giveaway - Laser Engraved Wood!

Want to try the laser engraved wood project we just posted? Heres your chance! Were giving away a set of laser engraved charms just like the ones used in the project! One lucky winner will get one of...

09 feb 12

Make This - Color Filled Laser Engraved Wood

This is a great technique for making jewelry pieces or anything else out of wood. Its ideal for super detailed imagery like the victorian influenced selection here. This tutorial includes direction o...

09 feb 12

Technique - Fishtail Braid - Version 1

08 feb 12

Make This - DIY Shoes - Part 6 - Making A Shoe Sole

Make the part of your shoes that separates your feet from the ground!

07 feb 12 1 person likes this

Make This - DIY Shoes - Part 5 - Gluing an Upper to an Insole

This is the process for attaching an upper to the insole made in Part 4.

06 feb 12 1 person likes this

Make This - Hearts Beaded Ring

Make this cute ring in time for Valentines Day!

05 feb 12 1 person likes this

Make This - Classic Flats - Part 4 - Making An Insole

You will use an insole in each shoe you make. Match the fabric to the lining of the shoe. If youre planning to make a bunch it would be more efficient to cut a lot of cardstock pieces all at once.

02 feb 12 1 person likes this

Make This - DIY Shoes - Part 3 - Making A Test Fit

In this part of the project youll make a test shoe to check that your pattern fits the way you want it to!

01 feb 12 1 person likes this

Make This - DIY Shoes - Part 2 - Making A Pattern

By starting with a pair of existing shoes you can be fairly sure of what the fit of your finished shoes will be.  The process of taking apart shoes can be tedious but its worth it in the end.&nb...

31 jan 12 2 people like this

Make This - DIY Shoes - Part 1 - Intro & Supply List

If youve ever researched making your own shoes you know how much specialized knowledge and difficult to source materials are involved. Unfazed, I set to work developing a way to make shoes that is ac...

29 jan 12

Technique - Asymmetrical Five Strand Braid

This braid is easy to learn and can be used for necklace cords, friendship bracelets or as a trim.

27 jan 12

Make This - Leather Shoulder Bag Part 3

This is the 3 part in the series on how to create a leather shoulder bag. Click here if you missed Part 2 from yesterday and Part 1 from the day before that. When we left yesterday, the fabric side p...

26 jan 12 4 people like this

Make This - Leather Shoulder Bag Part 2

This is Part 2 of the leatherworking sew-along.  In yesterdays post, I discussed cutting and preparing the leather, sewing the lining, and getting the small pieces ready for bag construction. Cl...

25 jan 12 3 people like this

Make This - Leather Shoulder Bag Part 1

Leather bags are incredibly durable and the characteristics of leather allow for very different possibilities and design details from fabric. This is the first few steps for constructing this bag.Thi...

25 jan 12 3 people like this

Basics in Leatherworking

Leather is an amazingly strong and durable material.  If properly taken care of, leather can last significantly longer than vinyl and when the item is discarded it will biodegrade in a relativel...

24 jan 12

Make This - Beaded Bracelet - Part 2

This is Part 2 of making a beaded bracelet, and covers how to add a clasp to peyote style beadwork.

19 jan 12 1 person likes this

Make This - Beaded Bracelet - Part 1

This is a follow-up to the beaded rings project I posted a little while back. Ive broken it into two parts - Part 1 is how to do peyote with an odd number of rows (commonly refered to as "odd-cou...

18 jan 12

Make This - Faceted Wood Light Shades

These simple, modern light shades are a great way to start out working with wood if youve never tried it. They require no power tools or specialized equipment and can be made in an afternoon or two.

17 jan 12 1 person likes this

Technique - Opening and Closing Jump Rings

Jump rings are those little loops of metal that hold jewelry together. There are hundreds of them in the woven chain collar project, and at least a few in most jewelry projects. Opening and closing t...

16 jan 12

Public Service Announcement - Beaded Rings!

The beaded ring tutorial we posted earlier this week has been super popular so next week Ill be adding a follow-up post that is a beaded bracelet that shows you how to do odd-count peyote. Hurry up a...

12 jan 12

Technique - Back Stitch

Bring the needle up at A, down at B; up at C, down at D. The stiches on the back will be twice as long as those on the front. Either send the needle through in the same hole as the last stich or leav...

12 jan 12

Make This - Calm Seas Knitting Pattern

This lace pattern is a series of wave like curves with eyelet rows between and its knit on the bias. Its a nice pattern for someone with a moderate level of experience and makes a fantastic warmer we...

11 jan 12

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