Design Your Own T-shirt a la Anthropologie
Here is a free tutorial on ‘how to design your own t-shirt with tulle flower embellishments’ to create that wizzidiwow Anthropologie-look for a budget that suits you.
This tutorial shows that nowadays fashion is about your own creativity rather than ‘some designer’s. And to make this embellished t-shirt does not take much more than a [...]
How-to Knit in the Round (video)
We need to learn how to knit in the round. So here are three knitting videos which clearly demonstrate how this is done. Something to try out tomorrow. You’ll see that you’ll need four or five double-pointed needles to work with for the first method, and a long round needle for the second method.
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Spring Flower Shawl – Simple Free Crochet Pattern
In the upcoming days when warmer Spring days (or mere hours) are intertwined with flares of cold and damp weather, you’ll want to have a lovely scarf like this tucked in your tote. Just in case.
A hand-dandy crochet stitches glossary is included, making this a good project for a ’ just not a novice any [...]
Cool Girl Craft: How to Make Elastic Hair Ties
What to do on a rainy weekend? ???!!! Oh, it’s easy: bejewel a plain, ordinary crunchy* into a work of art.
How to Make a Jewel Crunchy/Hair Tie
Here is how ~ it’s a simple formula:
1. Find some seed beads.
2. Find some matching colored sequins
3. And some thread (and a thin (jewelry) needle)
4. Any plain old [...]
How To Organize The Laundry Room – The Bathroom Design ‘After’-shots
It’s interesting that I call this article ‘Laundry Room Design’ as frankly it is a ‘how to hide the fact that this is a laundry room as well as a bathroom’?’ article. The objective of this project has been to keep all laundry elements handy, however out of sight.
I thought I could get myself to [...]
Crafts to Do on Presidents Day
President Washington could not tell a lie. So the story goes. So, he told his dad that he’d hacked the cherry blossom tree.
As, practically unbeknownst to the rest of the world, the third Monday of February is Presidents Day, and as it is a federal public holiday in the US, I thought to [...]
Crochet Briefcase (free pattern)
Go in style to the office. What could be more contemporary and confidence building than this elegant crochet office bag to hold your paperwork and great idea?
What if I’d tell you that it won’t cost you $000 but more like 10 bucks? Are you excited?
You could use this project to learn how to crochet. [...]
Decorative Handmade Floral Sunburst Pillow Tutorial
Looky! These decorative floral throw pillows made with felt at The Purl Bee are unique and contemporary. Good for a bed, good for a couch. The best thing is that I haven’t seen them anywhere else yet. They are … original! I dubbed them as ‘sunburst’ pillows. Don’t you think they are quite summery [...]
Free Ruffle Dress Pattern
I guess, all of a sudden, we have Fashion 2010 on FineCraftGuild. We did not plan to write more about fashion, but it so happens because fashion designers have been inspiring us.
Maybe because I want to wear ruffle-y things this year. Never mind the ‘how come’? Here’s the how: a free dress sewing pattern for [...]
Design Style, Rieti, Italy
I thought to give you an Italian design treat today, from Rieti. Here are some delightful unique Italian home decorating designs and contemporary craft displays, 2010. Rieti is literally the center of Italy, where we went on a day trip yesterday.
My Favorite
Felt & Crochet Wool Bib Necklace
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Design Trend: Recycled Wool Sweater Lamp
Knitting is not only ‘IN’, its’ ON. It’s as hip as ever, and it’s IN our house. I’ve already shown you it’s ON the wall and ON the floor. Here are some easy craft ideas on how to get your knitted goods ON the lamp, ON the vase, ON the pillow, ON a bowl and [...]
How to Refashion Clothing to Make Skirts: Shirt Skirt
Popular last year and still on the runway for Louis Vuitton 2010, shirt skirt is a stayer. A Louis Vuitton-label sewn on at the inside will cost you a tat, however, you could easily refashion your own clothing to make shirt skirts. Fashion Indie gives the run-down on how to do it.
HOW TO MAKE [...]
