DIY City Mag brings you DIY in D C
Just a little Sneak Peek for now!
Election Year - No better time than now to feature DC. DIY City Mag brings you the DC issue on October 6, 2008. This issue is a little smaller than our last 2 - we wanted to go light and add a little fun with some political art. Of [...]
DIYStyle on Stylehive
We talked to DIYStyle About Sewing And The “Panty Party.” Seriously. - Check it out on Stylehive
Spruce Interview on Stylehive
Check out our post about Spruce on Stylehive. And if you are really into do-it-yourself (DIY) style, you might want to sign up for their “Make Your Statement” upholstery workshops. The ladies of Spruce will show you how to make your very own statement piece! We had the opportunity to chat with Amanda and Lizzie [...]
Trashion softies by Lizette Greco
Children need soft, cuddly funny toys. We all have our favorite teddy or doll still stored somewhere in the closet. I love toys that have personality (shop-bought Bratz have no soul..) so I´m all for creating softies with character using fabric scraps and recycled clothing. Flickr has many groups for handmade toys, “softies” being one [...]
DIY Cardboard Furniture
Have you ever thought about making furniture from cardboard boxes? These guys re-use cardboard boxes and make chairs that can actually be used. Very interesting.
Pattern Magic. Must-have books for any sewing fashionista.
If you´re intrested in taking your sewing, pattern alternation and trashion projects to a next level I recommend buying these two books: PATTERN MAGIC and PATTERN MAGIC VOL 2 by Japanese Tomoko Nakamichi. The second volume shows methods to alter the basic pattern to create unique shapes. With well illustrated step-by-step lessons, it helps the [...]
A little inspiration - DIY that is
photo credit: Apartment Therapy
Kristin Hohenadel blogging from Paris for Apartment Therapy found this great look on Elle.fr - I also found another that I would like to try. It is a bench made from old books.
“Faberge’ - Style Egg Contest” - Forbes/Instructables
Forbes and Instructables unite to bring you this great contest - “Faberge’ - Style Egg Contest.” Details can be found on Instructables. The winning eggs will also be featured in the Forbes Galleries in New York City.
The contest opens for entries Monday, Sept. 8 and closes for entries Sunday, Oct. 12.
Eco-chic Poptab belt by Kiddoschainmaille
Title: Etsy :: kiddoschainmaille :: Tabmaille Belt - metal - unique - trashion Stylehive BM 465359
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Check out this belt made with poptabs! The designer, [...]
3rd Ward just announced its 3rd open call for art
3rd Ward in Brooklyn just announced it’s 3rd Ward Fall Solo Show: An Open Call to Find One Extraordinary Artist.
It is a nation-wide open call for “ambitious, distinct and provocative work” and is open to artists working in all mediums - sculpture, photography, painting, printmaking, motion graphics, illustration, installation, industrial design, graphic design, film, [...]
