July 27, 2011

making for Maker Faire


Can you hear that?  I bet if you listen closely you'll hear the tinkering sound of this year's Maker Faire Makers and Crafters!  The big event opens up to the public on Saturday and goes through the weekend.  I'm excited for the creativity of the event itself, and am double excited to be able to have my new friend Allison, and my friend Crystal (of Flint Handmade) hang out at the Aisle 3 table to help me vend.

What is Maker Faire, you ask?  Here's a great article by Holly Myles that puts it all into perspective.

Ask anyone around me if I've been busy and I guarentee they'll probably roll their eyes and sigh.  I have been bustin' my butt to make my sewing and embroidery goals, so yeah...I've been a little crazed {sawry}.  I remembered to snap some photos and take a couple of videos along the way though so you didn't miss out too much while I was MIA from the blogosphere!




Kinda silly, I know :blush: Here are some extra photos I snapped after making the video.  As always, if you want to check out the pictures to see what I'll have available this weekend, head over to Aisle 3's "making for Maker Faire" set on flickr, or a couple of my most recent posts here and here.

 
Fold and Flap Messenger Bags (created from upcycled curtains, linens and vintage fabrics)

New embroidery designs

my favorite!

When I saw these little stash pouches on Craft {by Family Chic} I couldn't resist...they're made from the cuff of a men's cotton button-down shirt.

These are perfect for a cash stash, or to tuck away your USB drive, lipgloss, or your Square Reader!


I made four new sunglass holsters.  Can you spot them?
If you're planning on coming out to the Faire {I hope you will stop by to say hello!}, here's a map from Handmade Detroit.  HD is also giving you a sneak peak of this year's crafters, so be sure to follow their articles this week!

18 comments:

  1. Wow I love those Stash Pouches! They would make perfect little holders to keep in your purse. Poor Salvation Army... now their gonna get a whole lot of cuffless shirts!

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  2. haha, right! I wish I could take full credit for the idea of the cuffs...I saw the tutorial on Craft last week and couldn't resist. I already have one in my bag to hold my USB and Square credit card reader. Love.

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    1. What is Craft? Could you link to the tutorial?

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    2. I think Craft is www.creatingreallyawesomefreethings.com But here is a link to a really good tutorial for these: http://cfabbridesigns.com/craft-projects/trick-up-my-sleave-coin-purse/#.UGjVA1Exglo

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  3. Hi,
    Just wanted to let you know
    I posted your button-down shirt pouch on my blog. Love it!! You can view it here: I'll be signing up for your feed...

    http://theorganizingdivas.com/blog/?p=43&preview=true&preview_id=43&preview_nonce=e7f71473f4

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  5. Love your blog. I'll be a loyal fan... I'm using the shirt cuff idea for Christmas. I have 30 grand/great-grandchildren - nine kids and many friends to make things for - better get busy...

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  6. Thanks for taking the time to make a comment, and your compliments are so sweet! 'chelle

    PS: Anne, I'm going to go check out your blog now!

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  7. where can you find the patterns or instructions for the shirt cuff bags and sunglass holders???

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    1. The instructions for the shirt cuff pouches are here: http://cfabbridesigns.com/holidays/halloween/bloody-good-candles-for-halloween/attachment/img_4861/

      At this time, I haven't published a pattern for the sunglass pouches. I'll keep you in mind though when I do!

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    2. Not sure how the wrong link got posted :/ Here's an updated one: http://cfabbridesigns.com/craft-projects/trick-up-my-sleave-coin-purse/#.UDwbW9ZlRcQ

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  8. I just made some of these pouches and am very happy with how they turned out. I'd found them on Pinterest.

    http://sarahdudik.wordpress.com/2012/03/14/stash-pouch-from-shirt-cuff/

    That link wasn't working for me, so I found the instructions here after searching the site. http://cfabbridesigns.com/craft-projects/trick-up-my-sleave-coin-purse/

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  9. I made a few and was really pleased with them. I also added a long over the shoulder strap and the girls in my 3rd grade class loved them!

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    1. What a good idea to add the strap!

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  10. For the rest of the mens shirt u could make aprons!!!

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  11. I love those zippered pouches.I also use fabric from anywhere I can get it.Buttons too!

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    1. Thx! I'm such a sucker for buttons, ooph.

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