Lately I’ve been seeing some super cute cutout collars on dresses, and last week I decided to make a t-shirt version. Here’s how to make your own.
DIY Bracelet Fastener
Last week I made myself this handy little bracelet fastening tool. I vaguely remember seeing commercials for some version of this type of tool on tv, and I recall that they prominently featured old ladies. So I feel a little bit like a grandma for using this, but it’s totally useful. I don’t always have […]
Reversible Cable Scarf Knitting Pattern
Yesterday I finally finished the scarf I’ve been working on for the last month. I’ve been joking that by the time I finished it, it would be too warm to wear it, but I was actually legitimately worried about that. Fortunately, while spring is on its way, I think I’ll be able to find plenty […]
Tutorial: Mixed Chain Necklace
Last week I rounded up some chunky chain jewelry that looked like perfect candidates for a DIY project, and it inspired me to make my own mixed chain necklace. Read on for the instructions.
Valentine’s Day Molded Chocolates
Valentine’s Day is next Thursday, and to celebrate I came up with this fun kitchen DIY. It would make a great gift for a loved one or friend, and though I kept it short and sweet, you could definitely spell out something more creative. These look like regular chocolate hearts, but they have a peanut-butter-wasabi-ginger […]
Tutorial: Ampersand Lamp
On Pinterest I came across this cute ampersand lamp (lampersand!) from Modcloth. There was no way I was paying $90 for it, though. I realized I could make my own for less than $15, and in an afternoon, I did. Here’s how I did it.
DIY Jewelry Storage
Recently I was searching for a way to store my stud earrings so that they’re organized, but I can still see them. When they’re hidden away in a jewelry box I tend to forget about them, and I wanted a way to make them easy to see but keep them contained. For my hook earrings […]
Tutorial: Make a Hat from a Sweater
Sitting in my sewing area, I have a pile of thrifted sweaters that I’ve been wanting to use for various projects. Several of them are cashmere (as is this pink one), but they’re either stained, damaged, or felted, so I don’t have to feel guilty about cutting them up. I realized that this one needed […]
DIY Brass Bead Earrings
After making a couple of bracelets with these beads, I still had plenty left over. So I decided to make some earrings. In the process, I learned a couple of new beading techniques. To make these, I used peyote stitch, which is a method of weaving beads together. It’s really not hard at all if […]