Post-Couture Collective: Downloadable Garments for the DIY Generation
MAKE YOUR OWN Although Post-Couture says you can bring just about any material to your local maker space or fab...
Celebrate “Star Wars” Day With a DIY Princess Leia Headband
Celebrate Star Wars Day, a.k.a. May the 4th, by recreating Princess Leia's iconic hairdo. It couldn't be easier:...
Scare Up a Last-Minute Halloween Mask From Cardboard, Tape
FRIGHT NIGHT Procrastinators can also take heart from the ease of assembly—it only takes two to three hours from...
Recycle an Old Sweater Into a Pair of Cozy Slipper-Socks (DIY Tutorial)
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES An old sweater Scissors Sewing pins Scrap yarn Large darning needle Paper or card...
Refashion an Old Blanket Into a Stylish Poncho (DIY Tutorial)
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES A blanket or throw you already own Scissors Pencil, fabric chalk, or vanishing-ink...
Lose Your Head Over This Recycled “Queen of Hearts” Costume
If there's one Halloween costume worth losing your head over, it's this recycled Queen of Hearts getup by Keep...
Seattle Bride Crochets Her Wedding Dress on Her Daily Commute
DIY BRIDE Krnetagot, who said she just "winged" the pattern, learned to crochet as a child from her late grandmother....
This 99-Year Old Makes a New Dress Every Day for a Child in Need
Ninety-nine year old Lillian Weber is on a mission to make 1,000 dresses for impoverished children in Africa. The...
Stitched Up: An Ethical Boutique That Doubles as a DIY Workshop
The brains behind creative hub Stitched Up describe themselves as “a one stop shop for sustainable fashion, fabrics...
Jazz Up an Old Tank Top With These Easy Embellishments (DIY Tutorial)
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES Old tank tops Small pieces of stretch- or knit-jersey fabric Small pieces of felt Lace Sewing...
DIY Expandable Dress Protects Your Personal Space in Close Quarters
Some people have zero concept of personal space and get far too close for comfort. Which is why Kathleen McDermott...
Make a Veggie-Printed Tote for Trips to the Farmers’ Market (DIY Tutorial)
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 1 yard fabric (we used unbleached muslin) 1 yard ribbon or twill tape Vegetables (try...
OpenKnit: An Open-Source “Clothing Printer” That Lets You Make Your Own Garments
There's 3D printers for chocolate, food, jewelry, houses, plastic parts and now there is a 3D printer to knit your...
Knit, Crochet Katniss Everdeen’s Cowl-Neck Wrap From “Catching Fire”
If you're champing at the bit for Katniss Everdeen's one-shouldered cowl-neck wrap from The Hunger Games: Catching...
For DIYers on the Move, a Compact Sewing Machine That Folds Flat
There's a reason why sewing machines are gathering dust in attics and basements across the country. They're big,...
Pedal-Powered “Un-knitting” Machine Unravels Sweaters to Recycle Yarn
Make do and unmend? Meet the "un-knitting" machine, a pedal-powered apparatus designed to recycle unwanted knitwear....
Turn a Pair of Printed Scarves Into a Breezy Caftan Dress (DIY Tutorial)
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES Two medium-sized silk or satin scarves Cotton thread in a coordinating color Scissors Sewing...
Constrvct: An App That Lets You Turn Any Photo Into Custom Clothing
PRINT YOUR OWN Constrvct is a project of Continuum Clothing, the same interactive agency that brought us the world's...
Crafty Bride Hand-Knits Her Wedding Gown for Less Than £200
For bride-to-be Lydia Tayler, hunting down the perfect wedding dress took no time at all. Putting it together,...
Purl Fashion Camp Imparts Sewing, Design Skills to Disadvantaged Girls
Purl Fashion Camp's philosophy is simple: Give a girl a dress and you clothe her for a day. Teach a girl how to...
U.K. Mechanic Builds “Iron Man” Costume From Cardboard, Fiberglass
Avengers assemble, indeed. Mark Pearson, a car mechanic in West Yorkshire, spent 14 months constructing an Iron...
Make Your Own Water-Repellent Canvas With Otter Wax’s All-Natural Bar
Transform your favorite shoes, shirts, and jackets into heavy-duty, water-repelling workwear with Otter Wax, an...