DIY Donut Snood: A Quick Scarf Upcycle

I had a full-sized scarf—soft, pretty, but heavy and forever…

🥉 Trying a Tombodama Workshop at Miharu in Asakusa, Tokyo

Just a short walk from Asakusa’s Senso‑ji, Miharu is a…

Upcycling a Summer Kimono into a Tiered Skirt: DIY Guide

This yukata (summer kimono) had been sitting unused for a…

Sumi‑e experiment: Comparing alternative surfaces for ink‑wash painting

Since specialised sumi‑e papers and boards are pricey and hard…

🥉 Making a Tombo-dama at the Lampwork Glass Museum in Kobe, Japan

The Kobe Lampwork Glass Museum showcases lampwork beads and glass…

Trying Babylock’s Dolman Cardigan Patterns

I tried out Babylock Japan’s two open-front cardigan patterns with…

Making a Twisted Summer Snood

I decided to upcycle my cotton gauze shorts into a…

Free Shrink Art Templates & Tutorials

Whether you're new to the shrink art or looking for…

How to cut Shrink Plastic with Cricut Maker 3

Cutting shrink art plastic with a cutting machine can speed…

Sheet Happens: Sewing Dresses from a Single Bed Sheet

I have a queen-size bed, but picked up a single…

Upcycling Knit Tops into a Reversible Twist Beanie

After my two knit tops shrunk (or stretched) in the…

The Everything Dress: Altering BabyLock’s Yoke Dress Pattern

I was after a comfy, all-season dress—something I could throw…