Interesting stuff from around the web: advice to sink in slowly – I love artwork that focus on a particular word or phrase, it always reminds me of one of my favorite Frank O’Hara poems, “Why I am not a painter.” Some of these posters in the “advice to sink in slowly” series are really [...]
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Here are some step-by-step instructions on how I turned a boxy vintage cashmere cardigan into a much more fitted and flattering sweater. My grandmother gave me this gorgeous rose pink vintage cashmere sweater a couple years back and though I’ve worn it from time to time, it was really too big for me and felt [...]
This is sort of crazy, but we’ve suddenly decided to move to Oakland. I’m excited because I’m finally going to have a dedicated workshop space for sewing. But I’ll miss my buddies that live so close by now, so I’m a little nervous about that. Also, this apartment is very near Article Pract, my favorite [...]
My honey is serious about cocktails. While I love cooking and baking, his interests lie more in the mixological arts. Last night, while I was banging my head against the computer trying to grade a sewing pattern, he brought me a lovely drink. If you love really really good, serious cocktails, definitely check out his [...]
I have a bit of an addiction to vintage sewing patterns. I find that the cuts are just totally unlike anything you would find in modern commercial patterns and much closer to the amazing garments you might see walking down runways. I love the illustrations, I love looking at them, I love collecting them, and [...]
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I just fell in love with this yarn when I found it at Noe Knit. Crystal Palace Creme is a silk-wool blend, and has just the perfect amount of fuzzy-halo-ness for a beret. But what really got me is the color. Not quite mustard, but not quite gold, it’s so pretty and surprisingly versatile. I [...]
Interesting stuff from around the web: How to sew different fabrics – A very handy resource! decor8: Liza Giles {designer} – Loved the photos in this post from Holly at decor8 Feministing Book Review – Trappings – Wow, this book looks like a fascinating read on women, clothes, and power. Etsy :: Engrave Your Tech [...]
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Aren’t these images from the photographers at IJM beautiful? {found via unruly.things}
I’ve started using some of that wonderful craft treasure I wrote about. I bought this plain navy blue cotton-modal sweater at a thrift store in japantown recently, with the idea that I would fancify it with a bit of vintage trim. I love navy blue with white/cream. To me, they’re very wintery colors, but they’ll [...]
We go through a hell of a lot of granola in our house. While we normally buy it in bulk from the local co-op (why yes, I do live in san francisco), when I was a poor grad student I started experimenting with making it myself. Sometimes it was really good, sometimes… not so good. [...]
