Flower Power Turns 40 and Fashion Comes Full Circle
After four decades of hearing about the psychedelic experience that was Woodstock, and the groovy vibe that attracted thousands of hippies to the Haight, we have finally gained some perspective on what made '70s fashion great.
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Barbie Couture - A Cultural Icon Inspires an Exquisitely Knitted Wardrobe
2 commentsKnitting transcends utility and function and feeds our desire to produce a tangible result of our artistic pursuits. We craft these treasures to share with family and friends and often for our own secret pleasure.
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Knitty.com's Summer 2008 Issue is Out!
Get inspired for summer with the new issue from Knitty!
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New SewStylish Pattern from Simplicity Now Available!
Check out the latest and greatest SewStylish pattern #2862 on Simplicity.com.
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Indie Fashion Hero: Squasht by Les
I've seen this young designer at several craft events and continue to covert her utterly wearable line. Since I bought it in April, I'm rarely without her reversible brocade Bella hat.
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This Week on Craftstylish: 40 Years of Summer Love
It's the first lovely week of summer and there are officially eleven more for us to kick back and craft! Here are some of the coming attractions for the next seven days of inspiration and cool-cat crafting possibilities.
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Hot Fashion at the Freedom of Expression Fashion Show
Gibbs College held its students' Spring Fashion Show on Thursday, June 19th.
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Numbers and Letters Make Great Scarves
This cool scarf is one of three designs from Little Factory.
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Break The Fashion Chains at Threadbanger
According to Threadbanger there is a fashion revolution waiting to break out right in your own closet. How do you storm the gates? D-I-Y!
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Magpie is a Great Craft Resource Near Boston, MA
2 commentsCheck out this great store if you are in the Boston area.
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Rain & Shine at Renegade
1 commentCraftStylish had a prime spot in the re-purposed pool at McCarren Park in Brooklyn for last week's Renegade Craft Fair. Did you know that when it rains really hard the pool starts filling with water?
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The Quilt Show is About Fashion, Too
1 commentPaducah, Kentucky, may not be the fashion capital of the world, but for one day a year, it’s “Fashion Week” for some wearable artists!
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Shop Tour: Treehouse, Brooklyn, NY
An interview with Siri, one of the owners of the indie boutique Treehouse in Brooklyn NY.
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Surf's Up at The Annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade
Are you one of the thousand or so crafters pulling a Brooklyn all nighter to get your fins finished in time for tomorrow's Mermaid parade?
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You Got The Notions
2 commentsInspired by Project Runway Season 4 check out the new fabric line from Robert Kaufman!
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Love Lotta? Check out Red Bridge Studios
Red Bridge Studios, designed by Tyshawn Henry of Brooklyn, creates a gorgeous line of eco-friendly, screen-printed bags and accessories.
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Summer Fashion Finds On Etsy
2 commentsThere is nothing like a web-cruise through Etsy for cute seasonal inspiration or to find some fantastic handmade must-haves.
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Check out This Vintage Pattern Treasure Trove on Etsy
3 commentsDon't you just love how fashion comes full circle? That's why you can't miss with cool retro pattern finds.
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Show and Tell: Flamenco Dress
This dress, inspired by a Folkwear pattern, is two dresses in one: The classic princess-line top paired with the wild flamenco skirt.
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