Monday, October 20th, 2008
fall design -the DIY edition
Times are tough. But with all the extra time you have on your hands because you’re not out shopping, you can make some really cool things yourself right at home:
Yohji Yamamoto jacket.
a miu miu-esque puff skirt from childhood flames-Tutorial here. (She’s also got a tutorial for making a spine tee, similar to one from the label Pleasure Pricipal.)
Thread necklace. (I am definitely going to make this one -once I find the time)
Ethereal silk, stainless steel and wool scarf.
I know the whole dip dye thing is getting old, but these gradient tights are pretty subtle.
And I think I was just laughing with someone recently about the 80’s acid wash thing, but I really like this t-shirt. (and it’s quite subtle as well)
A stunning braided scarf (made out of blue sky alpaca, my personal favorite yarn). More images here.
And for your house:
Wonderful cardboard furniture for kids. These look super fun to make - I need to try these too.
amazing paper lamp. Instructions here.
Whew. That should keep you busy for awhile.
(At least until after the election when things will take a turn for the better)
on Monday, October 20th, 2008 at 9:38 pm:
wow, great list! Winter IS coming up, and i would love to see more cool, DIY jakets and such like the first one!
thanks!
PS: Loved the Obama link at the bottom…totally groovy! haha
on Monday, October 20th, 2008 at 9:46 pm:
I have the cardboard rocking chair on my list to make for the kids. I’d love to see them decorated.
Great list!
on Monday, October 20th, 2008 at 9:58 pm:
the necklace, the steel & wool scarf, and of course that lamp! They’re all so delicate and wonderful. i can totally see you wearing that thread necklace!
on Monday, October 20th, 2008 at 10:56 pm:
love that jacket so much! made a couple of them years ago.
just started keeping up with your work- amazing.
on Monday, October 20th, 2008 at 11:32 pm:
oh boy oh boy oh boy! this is so great. thanks for compiling & inspiring. i might just have to call in sick tomorrow and get to work.
on Tuesday, October 21st, 2008 at 3:33 am:
I’m thinking of how I could have better lighting in my PreK classroom (florescent ceiling lights…ugh!), but I think with a little patience we could make a few of those lamps, and they would look stunning.
on Tuesday, October 21st, 2008 at 8:10 am:
Thank you for posting all of these links!
I really love the braided scarf… might have to try that one myself!
on Tuesday, October 21st, 2008 at 8:34 am:
i can’t wait to make a thread necklace! such a fun post. thanks martha!
on Tuesday, October 21st, 2008 at 10:25 am:
thank you! i need some new crafty ideas for the cold, dark days ahead (environment-wise).
on Tuesday, October 21st, 2008 at 11:38 am:
Great list! I forwarded the cardboard furniture to my sister…. should be fun for her!
Let’s hope this election comes up the way we need it!!!!
on Tuesday, October 21st, 2008 at 5:17 pm:
That’s a lot of funny things to keep people busy for a while, yes… thank you again for your energy and inspiring ideas!
on Tuesday, October 21st, 2008 at 8:34 pm:
such good links.
on Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008 at 3:04 pm:
thanks for all this inspiration, m–i bought a huge amount of embroidery thread before +/- and planned to make necklaces sort of like that. still sitting in my ‘to do’ pile…thanks for inspiring me to get back to it (one of these days….)!
on Thursday, October 23rd, 2008 at 9:42 am:
holy cow that’s a lot of possibilities
and btw. that dyed coat a few posts back. um. you’ve done it again. i’m speechless…. it’s such an incredible texture….
on Friday, October 24th, 2008 at 9:09 pm:
wow, colorfinformal tipped me off about this mention. thank you so much for sharing the post on the thread necklace!!
i hope someone does it and likes it - that would make my day.
on Thursday, October 30th, 2008 at 1:11 pm:
Thanks so much for the links - there is fabric on my shelves calling, no SCREAMING, to become that Yohji Yamamoto jacket.
Thanks!
on Thursday, October 30th, 2008 at 7:39 pm:
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ohmigodohmigodohmigodohmigod you were TOTALLY reading my mind. I just went shopping today for a new dining room lamp and kept thinking
“I’m not paying $80 for THAT, I bet I could MAKE something out of paper. $80 is like…almost how much I make in a day at work!”
You so totally ROCK!!
on Sunday, November 2nd, 2008 at 1:12 pm:
you are wonderful, the links are really supercool! found your blog and felt in love!
on Thursday, November 6th, 2008 at 11:24 am:
Oh, I want to do that braided scarf! How gorgeous & cozy looking.
on Wednesday, November 12th, 2008 at 11:01 am:
Oh what great ideas, thanks for sharing!
The cardboard furniture is ingenious and
I must make that jacket.
on Friday, November 21st, 2008 at 1:58 pm:
I am so crazy inspired. This is just what I needed to get my holiday gift making jump started. Thank you for sharing.