Get "Felt Up" in May!

On Thursday, May 12th we're at it again - "Sew.Darn.Drunk." aboard Lodekka. This month we'll be crafting eyeglass cases and wallets from felted sweaters. No sewing experience or craft knowledge required. We'll supply all of the materials, instruction, complimentary adult beverage and snacks. You can even score some great raffle prizes! Call today to reserve your space - seating aboard the bus is limited. Call Erin at 503-703-3605.

First "Sew.Darn.Drunk." a success!

What a fantastic first workshop! Special thanks to Eidelyn Gonzales for not only being a super-crafter, but sharing her amazing pics from the event. The downpour outside the bus couldn't keep us from having a whale of a time.
The beers were tall and pretzels were fresh. I taught the ladies how to make fabric flower brooches from vintage men's neckties. We ended up with an array of "varieties" of flowers.
Lodekka was the perfect backdrop for our craft workshop. Who wouldn't want to craft on a double-decker bus?
Thanks for coming everyone! Hope to see you next month.

It's time to get "Sew.Darn.Drunk."!

Lodekka Double Decker Dress Shop is partnering up with Andrea "CraftyBitch" DeHart to present Sew.Darn.Drunk., a monthly craft workshop with a twist. Each project will utilize vintage threads and notions to craft one-of-a-kind projects including accessories, home decor and wearable fashions.

On Thursday, April 14th, we're going to "Tie One On." Learn how to convert a vintage necktie into a fashionable fabric flower accessory in addition to a fabric-wrapped bangle. No sewing or crafting experience necessary! It's easy, fun, and all supplies will be included.

All materials, instruction and a complimentary beverage will be included with the price of admission. $30 fee per person or bring a friend and get 2-for-$50. Enjoy a 25% discount at Lodekka and raffle prizes that evening.

Seating is limited to stop by the bus or call Erin at 503-703-3605 to reserve your seat today. Lodekka is located on the corner of N. Williams and N. Failing in Portland, OR.

Shot Through the Heart Valentines

These fun and simple DIY Valentines were easy enough for a 3-yr-old to make! And the only thing we actually bought was the pencils, which only set us back $2.
The heart shapes were cut from 2 colors of construction paper, then glued together. We purposely chose to avoid the obvious red and pink colored paper. Next we stamped our message on a sheet of paper, then scanned the image into the computer and created an entire sheet of messages to be printed.
My daughter adds the final touch with acrylic paints and glitter. The inner heart message sticks directly onto the wet paint background. When the cards are dry, use a hole-punch in the upper right corner and lower left then insert the pencils. Can you feel the love?

Lady Lumberjack Shirt

Plaid is the fad these days and what better way to embrace the cold then to make a customized Lady Lumberjack shirt. Drive on down to the local thrift store and pick up the largest men's shirt you can find. This project will show you how to make a fitted silhouette with custom details like raw fringe and puffed sleeves. Click here to view the entire project on Craftzine.com!

* Extra special thanks to my niece Kaili DeHart who braved my needles and scissors to be my muse and model!

Soft "Rock" Guitar

Your little guitar hero will love this rockin' toy, sized just for little ones. It's light, flexible, and fully ready to rock. Now you can bang your head without leaving a bruise. You can find instructions on how to make my "Soft" Rock Guitar toy on Craftzine.com.

My son loves to kick out the jams!

DIY Bauble Wreath

Originally I envisioned a wreath made of only recycled ornaments from thrift stores. Ultimately I knew that I didn't have the patience or skill to wire all of those delicate glass bulbs. For a mere $10 I was able to score some boxes of multi-colored glass ornaments and a simple faux fir wreath at the local thrift store. Then I used floral wire to attach the ornaments to the wreath. Don't look too closely or you'll see my mug in the balls.

It's Hair! Sew It All Vol. 2

Still haven't found the perfect D.I.Y projects to make in time for the holidays? Well drop everything and run down to your local fabric store to pick up a copy of Sew It All Vol.2. CraftyBitch is featured in 2 projects that are quick and easy. Choose from 3 different headband projects or the felt tissue box cover (including a smaller portable pouch for your purse).
You can also purchase a copy online through the Quilt and Sew website by clicking here.

Be "Cross" this Christmas

When making last-minute holiday gifts, the trick is to be quick, yet with a personal touch. Cross-stitch is such a fun way to make a customized pendant for your crafty friends. You can read the full tutorial on Craftzine.

CraftyBitch is on the Bus!

CraftyBitch has joined forces with Erin Sutherland of Portland's newest dress shop, Lodekka! I'll be on board every Friday afternoon adding some TLC to the vintage threads and refashioning some vintage garments. Grab your bag of alterations and bring them down to the bus!
Photos courtesy of Jen Downer.