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…
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…