Archive for the ‘handmade’ tag
Available at our NLB
Craft books in a library near you
This is waaay overdue seeing I took this photo on 29th February (leap year!). I won’t hesitate paying SGD1.55 to reserve a book from the NLB and if I like the book alot, I will buy it. So far I don’t recall owning any English craft books. 
You can find the following books at our local libraries and while they’re excellent books, I still feel that English craft books tend to be too wordy and not as “pretty” as Japanese craft books; I’m biased. 
| Craftivity: 40 Projects for the DIY Lifestyle (Paperback) by Tsia Carson ISBN-10: 0060841303 NLB Call No: English 746.434 STO -[ART] |
| Bend-the-Rules Sewing: The Essential Guide to a Whole New Way to Sew by Amy Karol ISBN-10: 0307347214 NLB Call No: English 646.2 KAR |
There’s a new craft book recently and it’s not in Singapore yet, I have pretty high hopes for this one and I’m putting it in my wishlist! 
| Printing by Hand: A Modern Guide to Printing With Handmade Stamps, Stencils, and Silk Screens by Lena Corwin (Author), Thayer Allyson Gowdy (Photographer) ISBN-10: 1584796723 |
Singapore Arts Street
I was pleasantly surprised to find such an event located in the heartland of Hougang over the weekend. 
I happened to have my digicam with me on my way to work and managed to catch Jolyon Caplin’s performance of alternating between playing the saxophone and the clarinet, and riding his unicycle.
Buskers dedicate their time and effort in bringing joy to the street, please show your support by giving. Thank you.
There was a mini photography and illustration exhibition, a couple of crafters selling handmade jewelry and pouches as well as a scrapbooking booth by the lovely Ereen. This is my first scrapbooking project and I think it went pretty well (thanks to Ereen). 
Wanted to take a photo of Ereen and her booth but she roped me in too!
Random scrapbooking project, lol
And I couldn’t resist getting some gift tags, a magnetic bookmark and a couple of gift cards from the participants of Arts Street for my friends and sis.
Magnetic bookmark
Mini gift cards
Gift tags that can be used as bookmarks too
I hope to see more of these events that’s closer to heart than some arty-farty, avant garde fanfare in museums and whatnots. 
Fully Lined Zipper Pouch Tutorial - Part I
I promised a finished craft project and craft tutorial every month and it will be slightly delayed this February. Not forgetting today is February 29th, a leap year!! It may not make any difference to our routines but I still feel that today is a special day, especially to those who are born on February 29th! I digress…
I sent my trusty Brother sewing machine to the Brother service center today. 
My bobbin stopped winding and I used my MagLite and saw that some rubber part had melted (after trying to dismantle and remove the cover, and being unsuccessful, and loosening two nuts that I couldn’t put back without removing the cover). Had to lug it all the way to Beach Road on my own on public transport, the 1-hour bus ride really made me sick. It will cost $30 for servicing + extra money for any parts replacement.
So anyhow, I only have part of a zipper pouch tutorial today.
Step 1: Cut your fabrics
I’m making a rounded pouch today and I’m using a 7″ zipper. You will need something that has a BIG circular base to trace the curved shape of the pouch. Prepare 2 pieces for your “outer fabric” and 2 pieces for your “inner”/lining fabric.
