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29 Feb
Blog: ThreadHeads
Bow Tie Pattern
This week we grabbed this pattern for a bowtie we found over at the LAtimes website attached to an article talking about the resurgence of bowties in ROck and Roll. http://www.latimes.com/features/lifestyle/la-ig-diy6may06,1,6338817.story?coll=la-headlines-lifestyle&ctrack=5&cset=true Check it out a
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29 Feb
Blog: ThreadHeads
How to Make a Bow Tie Out of an Old Scarf
Here's a simple tutorial on how to make a bow tie out of an old scarf. For more information, watch the video! 1. First thing is to get about one yard of fabric. We used fabric from an old scarf we found at a thrift store. 2. Go to the Blog at Threadbanger.com and download
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29 Feb
Blog: ThreadHeads
How To Take an Old 80's Prom Dress and Make it 2008
This time Threadbanger has taken the prom dress challenge. We found an old puffy prom dress from the 1980's, and made it into a cute and fun prom dress for this decade. Its a fun and simple tutorial that explains everything, but leaves enough room for your own creativity. For more information, watch
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22 Feb
Blog: ThreadHeads
Music Vid: Vertigo Jones - The Strangest Things
another awesome video directed by Eric Powers. there is a line in the song that goes perfectly with this weeks applique lesson..."there comes a time when you feel the snipping away at your tree.."Reverse music video animated/directed by Eric Power of www.clearproductions.netMusic by: Vertigo Jones w
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22 Feb
Blog: ThreadHeads
How to Make an Applique
Do you have a piece of clothing that fits you perfectly, but is just so boring? Here is how to do some of your own applique. It's an awesome way to fire up your wardrobe and give your clothes your own creative edge! For more information, watch the video! 1. Decide what boring garment
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15 Feb
Blog: ThreadHeads
Ruffle Vest Tutorial
Alright, last week was fashion week in NYC and If you've been keeping up with pictures from the runway shows you'll know that not only are we in for a very dark Fall 2008 (black is the new black, if you were wondering), but ribbons, ruffles, and bows are on the radar, big time. Luckily
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14 Feb
Blog: ThreadHeads
YouTube Front Page!!
Yea! we are featured on the front page of YouTube today! thanks to forum member KristyLynn for posting this sweet pic! xoxoc
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13 Feb
Blog: ThreadHeads
Hat Trick
No matter how low the temperature outside, I just can't stop looking ahead to Spring (I work in retail - you really can't blame me), and I've been thinking a lot lately about the upcoming season's hats. While I'm definitely excited that fedoras aren't going anywhere (though you couldn't have ripped
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12 Feb
Blog: ThreadHeads
Betty Biodiesel Talks Clothing Reconstruction
a good friend of ours, Betty Biodiesel, is an amazing activist who educates kids (and adults) about different ways to travel that don't involve petroleum. she recently posted a BLOG about the importance of recycling your clothing and included ThreadBanger on her resource list...Thanks Be
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08 Feb
Blog: ThreadHeads
How To Make Boxers from Old Pillowcases
If you saw the video and you want step by step instructions on how to make those rad anti-Valentine's Day boxers, here it is!1. First you'll need to make a pattern for your boxers. Check our blog for instructions. Once you've made your pattern, pin them on a pillowcase and cut them out making sure t
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08 Feb
Blog: ThreadHeads
How To Make A Corset
Hey everyone!Here are the step by step instructions on how to make the corset! Good luck! For more details, watch the video!1. Check out our blog for detailed instructions on how to make your own corset pattern. Once you have your pattern made, decide what fabric you want to use for the liner and ou
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08 Feb
Blog: ThreadHeads
Boxers Pattern
(thanks to our new intern Melinda for making this awesome step by step!)
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06 Feb
Blog: ThreadHeads
Recycled Plastic Bag Dresses
We received this email from our own our loyal viewers. Talk about recycling plastic bags! This is impressive, huh!? "Hi, I just saw your video on knitting plastic bags. I spent many months knitting a 1950's circle skirt, blouse, pill box hat and purse out of grocery bags. I asked my co-workers an
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05 Feb
Blog: ThreadHeads
The Story of STUFF
hi there! i really recommend everyone to watch this video. The Story of STUFF HERExoxo c
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05 Feb
Blog: ThreadHeads
Eco Friendly Valentines Day Soy Candles
Hey Everyone,If you're like me and you love soy candles, then I've got some good news for you. Way Out Wax, which is an all natural, Vermont Based soy candle company has just created a special candle for Valentines Day. Though a frosted pink glass with hearts is more than perfect for your Valentines
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04 Feb
Blog: ThreadHeads
FutureFashion: The Eco-friendly Fashion show!
It seems these days that every is going GREEN. And with fashion being such a big part society and especially during fashion week, why not combine the two?Just a few days ago, Earth Pledge showcased their annual FutureFashion show in New York City. Earth Pledge is a non-profit organizat
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04 Feb
Blog: ThreadHeads
NewYorkCouture's OFFICIAL Fashion Week Event
hey there lovely thread heads! this week is fashion week and threadbanger is helping to sponsor New York Couture's Fashion Week Event. we are so excited about it! if you live in NYC come to Rebel on Thursday and say hi. its free, its fun, its fabulous. xoxox c Need an excuse to play dress up and
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01 Feb
Blog: ThreadHeads
Top 10 DIY Valentine's Day Crafts
It's officially February! Which means the most dreaded month of the year (for some people). For the rest of the people who are actually looking forward to Valentine's day, we know that store bought chocolates and red roses are a bit overrated (though I'm not complaining if I received either of those
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