So Coded in Hamburg, Germany. 19th & 20th Sept. 2013
Making stuff in the real world nicely compliments making things for computer. In this talk I give examples of three projects that I made and go over the planning and implementation for each.
The first is something fun and recreational using needle and thread - my Sailor Neptune Halloween costume. http://sewsailorneptune.tumblr.com/
The second is something practical and large scale, involving trips to the hardware store - a standing desk for my office. http://spacekat.me/blog/2012/07/31/steel-pipe-standing-desk/
The third involves using web development tools to make something fun - a lorem ipsum generator called Riker Ipsum. http://rikeripsum.com/
Some of the URLs I reference in this talk are:
The Colette Sewing Handbook
http://www.amazon.com/The-Colette-Sewing-Handbook-Techniques/dp/1440215456
Sewing patterns: burdastyle.com & simplicity.com
benvenom.com Quilts made from metal Tshirts
http://cheekandstitch.com/diy-totoro-plush-tutorial/ Totoro plush tutorial
http://gz97542.deviantart.com/art/Terriermon-plush-s-Pattern-340126556 Deviant Art Terriermon plush pattern
Gunter the penguin from Adventure Time
http://www.etsy.com/listing/125885536/large-gunter-penguin-plush?ref=af_you_favitem
Catnip eyeballs http://www.etsy.com/listing/64656284/cat-toy-catnip-toy-catnip-eyeballs-pair?ref=shop_home_feat
Urbanwoodgoods http://www.urbanwoodgoods.com/
Sawdust Industries https://www.etsy.com/shop/SawdustIndustries
Standing desk ergonomics http://blog.tinkeringmonkey.com/do-your-back-a-favor-get-a-standing-desk/