Crafting Creatively with Crypton

Brooklynite Erika Burling’s interests include architecture, sewing, reading, and traveling – and all of these are evident in the urban-chic accessories she made using two of our favorite fabrics, Bella and Herringbone.
 

The tote bag and iPad case, which Erika designed as a birthday gift for her photographer husband Ari, are sleek enough to look right at home in any global metropolis – and the pillow comes in handy when curling up for a good read.

“Being an avid sewer and living in New York City, I’m always looking for unusual and durable fabric that can withstand an urban environment,” explains Erika, who insists accessory design is just a hobby despite the high professional quality of her work. “I took a class called ‘Understanding Fabric Selection’ several months ago at the School of Visual Arts. The teacher pointed out that Crypton fabric was stain resistant,easy to clean, and environmentally correct – I was sold.”

A visit to the web site clinched the deal: “I was pleasantly surprised to find such a variety of colors and textures – especially classic gray herringbone, my favorite,” Erika adds. “I love the rich colors of the fabric, which work well for bags and household items, such as pillows. I look forward to creating more items from Crypton.” 

Have you recently used Super Fabric for any fun crafting or interior-design projects? We’d love to see how they turned out, and hear your thoughts on how the fabric handles and holds up. Your Super Style projects could be showcased in upcoming blog postings, so please email us!

Posted by Julia Szabo.