Oktoberfest Memories With BurdaStyle
Open source sewing company BurdaStyle is a longtime friend of Etsy's (and a German one at that!), and when we saw their über-cute dirndl pattern on BurdaStyle, we had to let you know about it. "Based on the historical dress of Alpine peasants, the dirndl is the traditional dress of southern Germany and Austria. In …
Guest Curator: Wardrobe Refashion
Wardrobe Refashion came about when Nichola Presteds, a.k.a. wardroberefashion, decided she needed to be more eco-friendly. She started with the obvious stuff like drying her clothes on the line outside, using less water, and reducing the packaging her family uses, but she knew she could be doing more. Her …
BurdaStyle How-To: Make Your Love Bloom Forever
Our friends over at BurdaStyle (the online community for open-source sewing patterns) recently put up an absolutely charming (and easy) how-to. Learn how to make beautiful and simple ribbon or fabric flowers! Make a bunch and have lovely flowers that bloom on and on! As always, all projects and patterns on …
Shop Live: Expert Shoppers in the Virtual Labs
Last one tonight!!! Lucky Magazine - Fri, 12/12 @ 7pm EST. Ever wish your favorite style-savvy magazine would somehow come to life and help you navigate the wide variety of items on Etsy? Imagine if your favorite blogger would magically appear and point you to the perfect holiday gifts for your friends and …
Shop Live: BurdaStyle's Picks
Alden from BurdaStyle popped by the Virtual Labs last night and shared her top fashion finds! We had fun picking out Holiday outfits and getting some fashion tips from the community! Did you miss it? If so check out some of her picks for the fashionista below! If you were there, let us know what you thought in …
Trends: BurdaStyle Meets Fairy Tale
This summer, against all odds, we at BurdaStyle have decided to relaunch the myth: the fairy is back in town. The Sibylle dress has been making waves within the BurdaStyle universe due to its relentlessly floaty behavior and the unmistakable magic about its hems. This sew-it-yourself dress pattern …
Burdastyle Pattern: Make a Tie for Dad
For those of you who are into making crafty projects for Father's Day gifts — or those of you who are just plain out of time — here's a Burdastyle pattern for a very tasteful tie, tastefully modeled BTW by our very own Matt and Rokali. Father's Day Showcase | Gift Guide for Him | Father's Day Gift Guide | A Dude's …
Etsy in Action: Upcoming Events
Check out what's next in Etsy-sponsored events...Mark your calendars! Next Sunday, June 1, from 1-3pm, The Etsy Labs is hosting a free Brooklyn Tee Party! Meet young adult authors Rachel Maude, Lauren Mechling, Emily Gould and Zareen Jaffrey as they share readings from their latest books. Then, get hands-on …
News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere: April 24, 2008
Spring is finally here and I couldn't be more pleased. I encountered the smell of fresh cut grass (very unusual in New York) on the way to work, and it was — what's a less intense word for transcendent? Magnificent, basically. Here's to more inspiration for your day! Design and style, onward! In case you didn't know, the …
Handmade Weddings: DIY & Refashioned Dresses
Dear Handmade Wedding Series readers: if you’re into the idea of making your own wedding gown or bridesmaid dresses, you're in for a world of challenges and ultimately — hopefully — exactly what you want! But where to start?Well, there's one place in NYC that some of you may be familiar with (if you watch Project …
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