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31 Mar
Blog: ThreadHeads
Designing Your Own Fabric
One of my favorite aspects of sewing is the planning stage. I love looking at a pattern and envisioning how it would look in a varitey of fabrics. Most of the time I can find material that will work for the project I have in mind. However, there are times I would love to make something in a fabri
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28 Mar
Blog: ThreadHeads
How to Knit a Pidge Scarf
Here is how to make a very simple yet fashionable pidge scarf. Using the knitting techniques from a previous tutorial, create this scarf as a fashion accessory for both the guys and the girls. For more information, watch the video! Materials:size 15 knitting needlesthick bulky
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27 Mar
Blog: ThreadHeads
Low-Sew
I'll admit it, I dislike working on time consuming projects. I tend to make things that look like you spent hours slaving over a sewing machine, but were quickly whipped up in a day (or two) just by taking a few shortcuts. About a year ago, a book called Low-Sew Boutique came out that demonstrat
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26 Mar
Blog: ThreadHeads
Mocc-Up
Every Spring, like clockwork, I get moccasins on the brain. There's really no better shoe for pairing with both sweet Spring and Summer dresses AND cut off denim shorts; they're equally great for walking around the city or having adventures in the woods. Much like Springtime florals or Fall plaids,
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25 Mar
Blog: ThreadHeads
METHOD Home Detox Kit Winners
Congratulations to Jason McCaffrey and Jonna Malinowski and their helpful feline friend for their rad tutorial on how to re-cover a lampshade. You guys are totally the winners of the Method Home Detox kit. nice work!!! You get a taste in today's episode and here is their full lesson. Nice work, guys
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17 Mar
Blog: ThreadHeads
Signs of Spring
Spring is finally springing, and I am nothing short of thrilled that not only is the weather warming up, but that things are quite literally blooming on the fashion blogs as well - in the form of nature-inspired headbands! The above photo is of a headband featured in an ensemble from a recent po
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14 Mar
Blog: ThreadHeads
SXSW Day 5 SNEAK PEEK!
a slice of threadbanger pie to anyone who can name the crafty lady in this pic.
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14 Mar
Blog: ThreadHeads
The Veggie Bus Eco Show Room Video!
So, Rob and I were walking down the street the other day and low and behold we see the veggie bus. We actually lived on this very bus on and off for about a year and a half traveling around the country talking to people about a more sustainable lifesyle. This is when Rob and I first started doing vi
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12 Mar
Blog: ThreadHeads
Print Liberation
Print Liberation is a pretty rad printing company based out of Philadelphia. Not only are they a full service design company, but they also have some pretty cool pre-designed clothing and accessories. I really like sites like these because since they're a small company, they really take care of thei
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11 Mar
Blog: ISpyDIY
Thread Heads at SXSW Day 2, How-To make a Slack Dress
Today we go down the street to forum member Laurel's house of Ferpecto Fashion. She shows us how-to make a dress out of an old pair of men's slacks...also know as the slack dress. Laurel's myspace!
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07 Mar
Blog: ThreadHeads
Deep Thoughts
I have never used a "real" pattern. Yes, I've created my own and made nice things from them but never in my life attempted a professional pattern. Shocking, I know. Honestly, they scared the crap out of me. There have been several times that I felt all ambitious and decided to go for it. Then I woul
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04 Mar
Blog: ThreadHeads
With Love, Meg
This is a very exciting day for ThreadBanger! Meg Allan is not only super talented and cute but she is an amazing DIYer who has been involved in the movement for quite some time. Read her thoughts below..... xoxoxo c p.s. i just looooove a woman with a camera! "I am just thrilled to join my friends
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04 Mar
Blog: ThreadHeads
Method Home Detox Kit
Hi All!Do you have home decor projects that you've done? Send in a picture or video to tips@threadbanger.com and the most unique ones will be featured on the ThreadBanger Blog and on Meg's blog, Enderby Nest. The most unique one will win Method's earth friendly home detox kit! Send in your submissio
