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Do You Have a Sewing Machine?
Watching Project Runway every week gives me the itch to pull out my own sewing machine, no matter how dusty it is! I'm getting inspiration from the show and from the geeky crafts I'm constantly seeing.
I've also noticed an influx lately of new sewing machines that are simpler, with big graphic buttons (dare I say more Apple-like?) — my own is a Singer, and I truly believe that I was as willing to tackle learning how to use my sewing machine because of my tech-savviness.
How-To: Get Crafty!
Not only am I a techie fiend, but I'm a crafty gal to boot! That means that I love making things with my hands, not just filling them with shiny gadgets. Gimmie some credit here; I've shown you lots of ways that you can be crafty, too, from repurposing old favorites to making new cases for your tiny new iPods.
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How To Make A 'No Sew' Nintendo NES Wallet
Want to make your own retro geek Nintendo controller wallet with no sewing at all? An ingenious designer on Instructables recently shared tips with the world so we can all follow suit and make our own. You'll need: One sacrificial NES controller, small Phillips screwdriver, wire snip pliers, UHU glue and a long zipper.
How To Sew a Camera Case
You readers found some great camera cases for PartySugar and myself last week, but if you didn't immediately order one of the Neiman Marcus Snapshot cases or of the Panda Digital Camera Case, you might consider making your own simple case until you find one you want to buy...or as a substitute for buying one.
Craftzine sparked my attention by sharing a great tutorial to make a simple fabric snap close camera case that can be modeled to any camera and would make a great Mother's Day gift for mom. Check out the full tutorial here.
Project Runway Here I Come: Fashion Idea Generator App
Amateur designers, take note: if you're ever out of ideas for your next fabulous garment to make, download the 99 cent Fashion Idea Generator app for your iPhone.
The next time you're amid swaths of fabric and an idle sewing machine mocking you with its silence, bring this app up and shake: it'll randomly provide you with three fashion keywords, like color, fabric, and technique.
"Beige" + "Floral print" + "boat shoes"?
Daily Tech: Sony Ericsson Kicks Off MWC 2009 With the Idou
- This past weekend at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Sony Ericsson unveiled the Symbia-based Idou, which features a 12-megapixel camera, a 3.5-inch LCD screen, and a Xenon flash. — The Boy Genius Report
- The black-and-white Pentax K2000 DSLR is now officially on sale for $680. — Engadget
- Check out a roundup of all of the best sewing machines for beginners.
Craft Geek: LED Embroidery
With Project Runway back in action, and Spoonflower finally available to fulfill my textile design fantasies, it's high time I pulled out my sewing machine. Geeky sewing crafts perk me up, and when you can fuse tech and textile, I'm fascinated. Check out this video from Hack a Day, which demonstrates a machine-embroidered LED matrix.
Geek Tip: How to Make a Monitor Cozy
Martha Stewart has some directions for how to make a monitor cozy from an old issue of Blueprint, which reminded me of the monitor cozies I created for my boyfriend's two monitors last year. Lest you get discouraged by how nice and fancy Martha's version is, just check out the ones I made on my own, with just a bit of quick measuring and side-seam sewing. I also added a lining as well as a decorative fabric, since, like Martha says, it adds a little bit of color to the room.
What Is Your Favorite Geeky DIY Project of 2008?
On we go with the Best of 2008 series! Being a geek and being crafty seem to go hand in hand; both take ingenuity. Even if you're a big-time techie but can't sew, glue, or cook to save your life, everyone still appreciates a rad geeky DIY project.
Become an Armchair (er, Deskchair) Designer With Spoonflower
Lord knows I have been Googling in vain for a couple years now for an online service that would convert my own designs into a fabric I could sew with. Ladies and gents, that day has come! New website Spoonflower is promising to do just that!
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