Aprons have been hurtling themselves in to my radar lately. Domicile just finished this lovely reversible apron, Amy's just updated Tie One On with the Local Pride themed aprons and Craft is currently running an apron contest for Prairie Girl themed aprons -- you've still got a week to enter.
Does anyone have experience with laser cutting, or using a laser cutting service? at Ludandy
Why you should find yourself a vintage Dritz bound buttonhole tool, at The Secret Pocket
What are some food safe metals? at Ask Metafilter
Hex Open Bag Frame tutorial (aka) Knitting & Craft Tote bag Tutorial at U-handblog
Where to buy dress forms at Fashion-Incubator, via Action Hero
Madonna/Whore Leather Chest Box at The PseudoShrink
help! i’m looking for a lightweight sewing machine at Shelterrific
Tutorial links at Thimble
30 Days of Gifts to Sew at How About Orange
Cadavre exquis/ Game of consequences necklace to file for Halloween next year. Via Craft
at Craftzine.com:
Recycling Mint Tins into Gift Tin Boxes
Studio Tour with Lotta Jansdotter
bitty boo felted ghost lollipop covers
8 responses so far ↓
1 Delphine // Nov 6, 2007 at 9:05 am
Thanks for the link in your post!
2 Valerie // Nov 6, 2007 at 9:12 am
I did some research last year when I was in the market for a new dress form, and the post you linked to was one of the most helpful to me. Now that I've made the decision, I have some wisdom to impart:
I ended up buying mine (a collapsible-shoulder full misses' form with legs in size 8) from http://www.studiorox.com/. Everyone has different needs, but mine is perfect for me since my clothes usually need to fit models for runway shows (or myself). A standard size 8 works well for me - I dislike adjustable forms and most of my models are close enough to the 8. Although it was pricey ($500-ish including shipping), it was considerably cheaper than the recognized brand names. AND, all I had to do was ASK, and they gave me a discount.
For those who do a lot of sewing for just one body, a custom-made form is a good way to go. Threads Magazine offers this tutorial: http://www.taunton.com/threads/pages/t00002.asp
Also, one of my colleagues at the design school where I work ordered a kit from http://www.mytwindressforms.com/ and it turned out GREAT. She added a sturdy base and a nice fitted cover, and it looks like a professional form, but in her own body shape.
Hope this helps!
3 megan // Nov 6, 2007 at 9:59 am
Thank you Valerie!
4 Rita // Nov 6, 2007 at 1:46 pm
aprons! perfect timing. Last night while making dinner, I wondered why I always end up with food spots on my top. I also love this one from zellig on etsy.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7560729
5 hnybny // Nov 6, 2007 at 2:54 pm
Are instructions on how to make that blood necklace anywhere?
6 Michelle // Nov 6, 2007 at 5:21 pm
when i read "tubular" i thought you meant as in "radical" or "awesome".
hehe.
7 Lisa // Nov 8, 2007 at 9:01 am
Hey, thanks for posting my laser cutting question! I've gotten a couple of responses already, after a whole month of nothing. :)
8 Merisi's Vienna for Beginners // Nov 13, 2007 at 1:38 am
Aprons! :-)
I must confess I wear them all the time when cooking. I feel so much better and so much more freedom to splash with my pots. I use the very utilitarian Williams Sonoma brand, they last through many splash feasts in my kitchen.
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