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31 Aug
Blog: ISpyDIY
Knit Wit
The summer is almost over, and you know what that means … Labor Day! Bikinis, barbecues and hot, hot babes; we can’t get enough. Fore go that boring, old bathing suit for a look that is as unique as you. Crocheted clothes are oh-so-chic right now, so why not turn up the summer heat with a knitte
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30 Aug
Blog: ISpyDIY
The Good German
We always knew those Germans were a creative bunch. I ask; who else could come up with blood sausage and 27-letter words. But fashionable? We thought German style peaked with Birkenstocks and the military look … until now. Ach Ach Liebling ("oh, oh darling" auf Deutsch) is a San Fran-based j
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29 Aug
Blog: ISpyDIY
Fresh Paint
If the last time you tried a DIY project, you ended up with a shirt similar to the one Denise made Theo (come on, "The Cosby Show!"), it might be time to step back and start with a smaller task. Urban Outfitters has the perfect starter project to get the — um, creative(?) juices flowing. Don't wor
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28 Aug
Blog: ISpyDIY
Bird on a Wire
OK, you've had a fear of flying creatures ever since you watched Hitchcock's "The Birds" … and there was that one time you swear your grandma's parrot whispered murder every time you walked into the room. Well, we think it's time you faced your fears and that fine, feathered foe for a little posi
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22 Aug
Blog: ISpyDIY
Message on a T-Shirt
Message Tees are an American classic. A few years back, the message T-shirt suddenly popped up again. First gaining popularity in the 1970s, message T-shirts had a definite “rebirth” a few years back.The I Heart New York T-shirt has become a truly recognizable symbol. In fact, it is so well know
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20 Aug
Blog: ISpyDIY
From the Depths
Nessi lives! Or at least she does on this T-shirt from Heavy Tees titled "From the Depths." It features a 3-D print everyone's favorite Loch Ness Monster. And it even includes 3-D glasses.Available now for from Heavy Tees.From the Depths T-Shirt [Uncrate]
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20 Aug
Blog: ISpyDIY
From Flip-Flops to Fendi
To some, comfort equals fashion, but to others, fashion is a 0 cotton T-shirt to be worn once. Most of us fall somewhere in the middle. I have often wondered where one’s fashion sense comes from. Why are some of us drawn to earth tones and others to neons? Do the fashion gods smile upon us whe
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18 Aug
Blog: ISpyDIY
Thread Heads Map!
Well, thanks to Crazydiaz on the forums, we now have a dedicated map to see where our fellow thread-heads are residing! Come on folks, and put yourselves on the map and find out which fellow thread-head lives near you! All alone? Time to spread the love, share the show, and the DIY or Die spirit!
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17 Aug
Blog: ISpyDIY
Tunng -- It's because … we've got hair
here's the full music video of the Tunng's "It's Because … We've Got Hair" Directed by James Bateshttp://www.jamesbates.comhttp://www.myspace.com/setabsemajMusic by Tunnghttp://www.tunng.co.ukMade with love, magic and woodland secretswww.atomweb.netwww.myspace.com/thisistunngwww.thisistunng.
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17 Aug
Blog: ISpyDIY
Shrink Plastic Tips from Meander
We featured Meander's Shrink Plastic Necklace in this week's episode … here are some tips she posted on the forum for making them. I'm so in love with this project. I remember making shrink-plastic carebears when i was a kid. xoxox c Hey, ya'll! n … n The tutorial request for my plastic neck
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17 Aug
Blog: ThreadHeads
How to Make a Paper Bag Waist Skirt
This week on Thread Heads, Morgan Hungerford from Panda Head and Muss Clothing teaches us how to make a cool paper bag waist skirt out of an oversized skirt. For more info, check out the video! What you need:Skirt (a size or two too big)ElasticScissors Straight PinsRulerSewing Machine
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16 Aug
Blog: ISpyDIY
Hey Granny, Nice Glasses!
I live in Williamsburg -- the hipster center of the universe. The environment is such that one must often give license to the questionable appearances of one's neighbors, chalking it up to a need to distinguish oneself, kids will be kids, etc. Self-expression being what it is, it's hard to reasonabl
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15 Aug
Blog: ISpyDIY
How To Make Beads from old Plastic Bottles
Forum member Verdilak posted this sweet tut...i cannot wait to try it out. xoxo c How to make plastic beads from plastic bottles. Instructions/tute in picture form... much better to understand what I mean heh.
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14 Aug
Blog: ISpyDIY
Weasley Track Jacket
lovelikenails posted this awesome track jacket she made. i loooove harry potter...xoxox cook soooo a good friend of mine has a green track jacket that has "malfoy" on the back. i got real jealous. so, i decided to find a red track jacket of my own (courtesy of forever 21, only .98) and i silkscr
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14 Aug
Blog: ThreadHeads
How to Dart a T-Shirt
With How To Tuesdays coming to an end, we're wrapping up our weekly Threadbanger special by taking a lesson out of one of our favorite new books, 99 Ways to Cut, Sew, Trim, and Tie Your T-Shirt, and answering a viewer question on how to properly dart your clothing for a better fit. Keep checkin back
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10 Aug
Blog: ISpyDIY
ExpertVillage.com: Awesome Sewing Vids!
ladyjanewriter posted this on the forum: ladyjanewriter Moderator Sewing Vids At ExpertVillage.com - Today, 03:10 PM Cool! I found a link on YouTube for short clips from ExpertVillage.
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09 Aug
Blog: ISpyDIY
Ryan's Generation-T projects
Forum member Ryan Moore sent in great pics of all the amazing projects he did out of Megan Nicolay's book Generation-T: 108 Ways to Transform a Tee Shirt.Thanks Ryan! xoxo c these are clothing items i made from the book its so much fun tell me what you think this one was the fi
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07 Aug
Blog: ThreadHeads
How to Make a Vest out of a T-Shirt
We're bringing back the Vest in a whole new way. Move over Ferris Bueller, this quick and easy t-shirt restyling will have you stylin' in no time. More more information, watch the video! First, get a T-shirt. Draw a line up the middle with a fabric pen. Now, get your scissors and cut u
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07 Aug
Blog: ISpyDIY
First Timer
Just found this awesome Punk Rock Tye Dye job from Lauren who just found Threadbanger. This was her first project. Congrats. ... and here's to many more ! -Rob
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