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How to make coiled fabric baskets and rope bracelets
Why not coil a little? Coiled Fabric Basket by AbbysSewAwesome How to make a coiled fabric basket using clothesline and strips of fabric + Coiled Fabric Bowls! (tons of photos) + How to Make a Coiled Fabric Bowl + Previous ART … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts
Tagged Baskets, Bracelet, coiled basket, How to, rope bracelet, Tutorial
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Thinking about India and drapage…
Drapage/draping is one of the most basic techniques in clothing design. Before zippers and sewing machines, draping a piece of cloth around the body was an obvious solution to covering oneself. Think of the toga. And the sari. Drapage at Epidavros … Continue reading
Not all buttons need holes
My blog has permitted to come in contact with a lot of interesting women dedicated to making things. One such woman is Chiara Trentin of Chimajarno. Chiara is a young woman who lives near Venice. Years ago she was given … Continue reading
Posted in People
Tagged Button necklaces, Buttons, Chiara Trentin, Chimajarno, Recycled jewellery
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Feminists and Huipiles
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOMMA! This is a hupil I made from an old pair of sweat pants and lace remnants given to me, in part, by my mom. The red stitching running across the front diagonally reads “feminist“. Not long ago, … Continue reading
Posted in Ecofeminism
Tagged Feminists, Gynocracy, Huipil, Huipiles, Mayan blouse, Mercatino Monti, Muy Marcottage, Textiles
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Orange wrappers and cardboard purses
Sometimes going to the market is like going to an art supply store. There’s a produce market near our house where I usually do my grocery shopping. I buy fruit and vegetables from Clara. She often gives me seeds from … Continue reading
Posted in Muy Marcottage
Tagged Cardboard purse, orange wrappers, Oranges, Papier d'orange, purses
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