Since the holidays are fast-approaching, I thought I’d do a gift guide series. But instead of rounding up items to purchase, I decided to compile lists of relatively easy things to make for the various types of people in your life. Got any requests? Leave me a comment! Whether it’s your best friend, mom, or […]
DIY Scalloped Brim Hat
For awhile now I’ve been coveting pretty scalloped brim hats like this one, so when I found a suitable surgery victim on clearance the other day I decided to get scissor-happy. Materials: Circle template, or something to trace to make one Fabric pencil Scissors Methods: 1. Start with a floppy wool hat. 2. If you […]
Knit Handwarmers
Over this weekend Steven and I went to NYC, this time so that he could speak at a conference. It was a fun trip, but I could have done without the freezing rain/sleet/snow all day Saturday. It certainly underscored the importance of cozy knit items to keeping warm in the winter. The train rides to […]
DIY Foldover Leather Clutch Purse
If you want a foldover leather clutch, you could buy a designer oneĀ for a pretty penny. Or you could easily make your own. Mine is made with leather from a mini-skirt I bought at one of my favorite San Francisco thrift stores for $1. It was perfect for this restyling project. Combing the skirt and […]
DIY Tiny Terrarium Necklace
This necklace has been in the back of my mind for a long time now, but when I was going through my craft supplies to find the crystals for the crystal boutonniere tutorial I came across these tiny glass bottles. Sometimes I think I’m a craft supply hoarder, but the fact that I was able […]
All That Glitters
Even if you wanted to, avoiding glitter this fall would be hard. And really, with such gorgeous glittered objects, you should just give into the lure of the sparkle. Even if you’re not loaded with enough cash to afford any of those Miu Miu shoes, you can always add glitter to your own fingers or […]
DIY Sequin Collar
The month leading up to Halloween is both the best and the worst of times when it comes to thrifting. The best, because thrift stores put out vintage stuff that they’ve been holding back for the rest of the year, but the worst because they tend to jack up the prices and the thrift stores […]
Mixed-Media Bracelet Tutorial
Lately I’ve seen lots of mixed-media bracelets, combining thread or yarn with metal, but this one is inspired by a very specific example. This lovely Marni bracelet was my starting point for this tutorial. It took me a bit of experimenting to figure out how to attach the yarn to the chain. I started out […]
My DIY Bucket Bag
What do you do if you want a new purse, but don’t want to spend the money on it? No, theft is not an option, so if you’re me, you get sewing. I’ve been wanting a black drawstring purse for awhile now, but couldn’t justify dropping the cash. I had bought this black faux snakeskin-textured […]