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Safe Sex in the City Pillow

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:03:44 -0700

by Dilys Tong
Sew Be It Studio

There is more to being single and fabulous than having a closet full of sky high pumps and little black dresses. Nothing is more important than safe sex. Over the course of my dating escapades, I’ve realized that you can’t depend on men to be sensible with certain things – carrying a condom on him – or even something as simple as taking it out of his wallet when the time comes. And so, I’ve decided to make it a little bit easier for us girls by incorporating safe sex into home décor. Voila! A smart looking pillow with a top secret pocket to hold a Trojan (or two) for that oh so sexy encounter.

Chilly Willy

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:00:49 -0700

by Dilys Tong
Let’s face it! No matter how hard you tried to preserve your favourite t-shit, it ultimately will meet its fatal end – coffee stains, sweat stains, wine stains….the list goes on. Just take a look at my all time favourite Chilly Willy tee - it’s covered in crap that I can scrub till my fingers fall off yet it will never be completely clean. However, I am determined to save my Chilly Willy, so I am turning it into a handbag with the hope it will live on. And…you are also saving our planet by recycling, one t-shirt at a time!

SKIRT! SKIRT! SKIRT!

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:51:12 -0700

by Dilys Tong

This skirt is a crazy easy to construct and is so versatile that it’s a great addition to anyone’s wardrobe. Perfect for beginner sewers or for those who wants to have a new skirt in a couple of hours ready for the night out! Sass it up with a beaded fabric, go for the casual look with a light weight cotton or with a classic wool gabardine for the fall, the possibilities are endless!

Pride Plate

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 10:24:50 -0700

by Rina Grosman

This super quick and easy project was inspired by the recent pride parade and Dyke march, which took place over the weekend. What better way to honour the Pride parade than a pun, a plate, and some decoupage?!

Eat My Bed – Cupcake Doggy Bed

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:46:38 -0700

By Dilys Tong
Sew Be It Studio

You might ask me why I would make a cupcake bed for my dog. Well, my dog is so bloody cute that you almost want to take a bite out of her. (And believe me… after a couple of gin and tonics, it has crossed my mind). So I decided to make her a bed that is almost as yummy as she is. After all, is there anything that spells out LOVE quite like pampering your pooch with a cozy cake bed?

Lemon Belt

Tue, 13 May 2008 13:43:32 -0700

by Dilys Tong
Sew Be It Studio

With a twist of lemon, you can add loads of sunshine and summer into your cocktail. You can do the same for your wardrobe! Forget the traditional belt buckle; turn up the fun a notch with your accessory. This project is super easy. You don’t have to be a sewing guru to make this belt.

Scarf Project

Thu, 1 May 2008 11:23:13 -0700

So after seeing those crazy cool scarves at the one of a kind show I was inspired to do some of my own. With a twist. I’m a huge supporter of the feather trend and try to find an excuse to include them in as many projects as possible AND an even bigger fan of the scarf phenomenon (bring on the neck gear!)…so here they are together at last!

Light Box

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:04:37 -0700

by Rina Grosman
Things have been so busy lately with the One of a Kind Show and Loreal Fashion Week that it seems like I’ve been going to see and be inspired by creative and crafty things rather than actually making them! Another thing that I’ve been doing is putting together a portfolio…ugh. One of those things you always will say you have to do, but never actually get around doing until it’s crunch time. So in order to take decent pictures of my projects I a) enlisted the help of a photographer friend and b) built a LIGHT BOX. Of course there had to be a project involved in this operation.

Wedding Headpieces

Thu, 3 Apr 2008 12:58:29 -0700

By Dilys Tong
Sew Be It Studio
www.sewbeitstudio.com

Let’s face it, weddings can be mighty expensive!

Wedding dress…$1500.00.
Invitations…$550.00
Cake…$800.00

Can you feel your blood pressure rising as you go down the list of costs? Take a deep breathe and keep reading because there are LOTS of ways to save some cash by doing it yourself. Among these - wedding veils – these are fun, quick, and easy enough for most brides to do themselves!

Here are two different styles of wedding headpieces for the bride to choose from.

The One of a Kind Spring Show

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:31:08 -0700

by Rina Grosman
Every year has certain must see shows which are automatically added to the roster and clearly The One of a Kind Spring Show is a no-brainer for any craft creator, lover, purchaser, and enthusiast. This year I was lucky enough to get a sneak peak on Thursday morning before the show opened officially and among the usual suspects I came across some great finds, new artists, and of course some major inspiration!