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Friday Internet Crushes: Information That Would Have Been Useful Yesterday | Red-Handled Scissors

Friday Internet Crushes: Information That Would Have Been Useful Yesterday

Interfacing 101 Photo care of http://nicolemdesign.blogspot.com/ So, remember back when I made that first skirt (okay, also the first shirt), and the interfacing went all kattywampus? Well, it probably wouldn’t have done so if this troubleshooting guide had existed. Three Ways to Add Green to Small Spaces Photo care of http://greenupgrader.com/ This how-to combines my …

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Tutorial: Custom Cardigan Sweater | Red-Handled Scissors

Tutorial: Custom Cardigan Sweater

My pal Amanda is a sweater designer, which means that there is never a shortage of cute sweaters in my closet. (I know, you’re totally jealous.) This particular sweater had a really cute cut, but wasn’t a color that I usually wear. Hoping to make it match my wardrobe a little bit better, I got …

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Tutorial: Upcycle a T-Shirt to Underpants | Red-Handled Scissors

Tutorial: Upcycle a T-Shirt to Underpants

I recently rescued a whole stack of my husband’s old t-shirts from certain death in the trashcan. There were a few small holes in all of them, but the vast majority of the fabric in each was still usable. After I got over my initial shock and dismay that he would throw away potentially useful …

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Tutorial: Air Plant Chandelier | Red-Handled Scissors

Tutorial: Air Plant Chandelier

If you’ve been following my blog over the past couple of weeks, you are already well aware of my love for air plants. The moment I saw the Air Plant Chandelier Tutorial over at Modishblog.com by way of Ready Made’s blog, my tillandsia interest went from enchantment to full-blown obsession. Once the seed was planted, …

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