| B. Spoke Tailor By Jeanne Storck9:00 Sunday morning. Nan Eastep coaxes a hem through her sewing machine in a booth at Oakland's Temescal Farmers Market. A few final stitches and she holds up a pair of vintage pinstripe trousers that she's converted into knee-skimming, bike-friendly knickers.An accomplished seamstress and avid cyclist, Eastep is the creator of B. Spoke Tailor, a clothing line for style-conscious riders. She regularly loads up her cargo bike and trailer and brings her traveling pop-up shop to local farmers markets and cafes where she sells her off-the-rack riding wear and offers alterations and on-the-spot fittings.With her punk meets British pomp aesthetic, her love of natural and recycled fabrics, and her intimate knowledge of what not to wear on a fixie, Eastep is becoming the go-to outfitter for West Coast urban bike commuters who wouldn't dare do spandex. She's also the darling of the local Tweed Rides -- semi-regular cycle outings where participants sport their nattiest woolens.If you're flying in or out of Oakland Airport, be sure to check out the B. Spoke Tailor's outfits on display -- it's a satellite show of the Oakland Museum of California's current "Bicycles" exhibition. And if you're interested in buying some bespoke tweeds, visit Eastep's Facebook page to find out the location of her next pop-up shop.Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | blog.craftzine.com |
How-To: Badminton Birdie Ruffle Pendant Michelle of Mich L. in L.A. saw great potential in the remnants of a dollar store going out of business sale. She shows how you can turn just about anything into a fun pendant that can be styled several different ways. Thanks Heather and Diane! Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Jewelry | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts stays in Gatlinburg The board of governors for Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts announced Monday that they voted to keep it in Gatlinburg. The current location won out over a site in Greeneville. wate.com |
Statement Necklaces Big bold necklaces are in for fall and I am loving Indie Fixx's roundup of Statement Necklaces including a tutorial to craft your own by Vicki Tiamat.Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Jewelry | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |
How-To: Wool Felt Leaf Potholders Brett Bara shares her tutorial for making these sweet and simple wool felt potholders over on Design*Sponge. These would make awesome gifts, and using the same techniques, you could create all kinds of shapes and designs. It's a perfect cozy fall craft! Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Sewing | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |