So I have been working on sugar skull plushies for about 2 years now. I have done them with groups large and small. The design has gone through many versions. All that work and play has come together this year to produce this version… personally my favorite. This new design has a extra layer to …
Tag: sewing
Maker Faire 2014 Pictures
Maker Faire this year was really good… sunny but not too sunny crowded but not crazy. And many a circuit was made! Check out it out.
LED Strips + Fake fur vest = Awesome
I thought this vest have a pretty good over view of this method of lighting things up. A spendy project with high impact… of that there is not doubt. [via hackaday]
Cleanliness is next to… washing wearable electronics
I was zinging around and found this most excellent video about washing your wearable electronic projects by Becky Stern over at Adafruit. It is worth a the watch. [via laughing squid]
Electric ornaments… because why not. A new freebie.
I posted a little freebie up on instrucables.com complete with .dxf files and paper patterns.
Awesome Pictures from 2013 East Bay Mini Maker Faire
Basic Soft Circuits @ East Bay Mini Maker Faire
Creepy awesome thread by Catherine Rosselle
I came across this embroidery by Catherine Rosselle today. I was blown away. It was just one day after I hosted a hand sewing open lab. I am very inspired by this work. [via Makezine]
Napkins. Keeping us civilized.
Napkins… why would I write about napkins. Because I love them and I am not a fan of scratchy paper towels. They seem like such an easy thing that a tutorial wouldn’t be needed but like many simple thing mistakes are easy to spot and a good polish takes some finness. This little tutorial from …
Solar Charging Handbag, or dress or whatever
This AdaFruit tutorial much like other works by Becky Stern is easy to follow and results in a fairly neat project. I came across it while researching how to solar power my garden lights without a ton of collectors showing all over. [via Makezine.com]
Tool book No. 1
So I needed an easy neat way to keep my tools together and traveling nicely. I also wanted them to be able to slide into my working apron with ease or tuck into a project bag. This first book book works really well. I have been a bit rough on it and I have yet …
Butterick B5001 Dress with a 20’s twist
For this dress I started with a now out of print Butterick Pattern for a mock wrap dress (B5001) in size 22 (according to the pattern package). I modified the bust to wrap a bit more securely and fit my shorter stockier torso… they made that pattern for the average woman, whom they …
Groovy little easy to use e-textiles kits
I have ordered this kit! It just looked so assessable and fun to teach. I will be running this one through it’s paces before bringing it to my students.
Northfinding Skirt of Awesome by Meridith
Meridith Scheff from Noisebridge and Steampunk Workshop made this amazing skirt! Read more about it here. [via Craftzine.com]
Found May: Awesome dress tutorials
http://www.adventuresindressmaking.com/2010/05/made-my-own-mod-cloth-dress.html#.UYAD_atNZyk http://iheartjennysart.com/2011/04/kimono-dress/