• 30 May

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Win Diana Rupp's Book!

      Thanks to Diana, we are giving away 2 copies of her book, SEW: Sew Everything Workshop! All you have to do is upload a video of you showing how-to do one of your favorite sewing tips. Details below! xoxox cWhere: upload your videos to threadbanger.com's "upload" sectionAll entries must

  • 30 May

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Weekly DIY Roundup: Old Jeans!

    The Threadheads have been featuring some great projects using old jeans lately - I was especially amazed by Ryan Moore's sweatshirt collar last week because I'd never seen that idea before - genius!! And Meg's Decor It Yourself apron a couple weeks ago was so cute! So I started searching for more

  • 30 May

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    How to do a Blind Hem Stitch on your Sewing Machine

    Thanks to the Diana Rupp of Make Workshop! Check out her book Sew Everything Workshop! To see this tutorial in live action, check out the Threadheads video.   This is the go-to hem for anything more formal where you don't want to be able to see a line of stitching on the bottom. It is

  • 28 May

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Worn Out: Street Style Pics of the Week

    Yo guys! Here are my top 5, very-favorite looks from the street style blogs last week - and, as always, be sure to leave love and/or dissenting opinions in the comments section...   Two very different looks (the left from a May 20 post at Copenhagen Street Style; the right from May 23 at M

  • 27 May

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Celebrity DIY Style: Leggings

       One of the hottest celebrity garments has to be leggings - you see them on everyone from Paris Hilton to Beyonce. In fact, they've become so popular that Lindsey Lohan announced her own legging line back in March. Now you can skip the basic black style that you see on the racks and sp

  • 27 May

    Blog: Decor It Yourself

    Placemats

    In this week's episode of 'Decor It Yourself', we accessorize our kitchen or dining room tables with homemade placemats. For more aesthetic inspiration for what shapes and designs your placemats could be, here are some of my favorites. Kat Nouri and indie artist Matte Stephens teamed up to create t

  • 23 May

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    How to Make a Jean Collar Sweatshirt

    Thanks to amazing forum member Ryan Moore for this idea and lesson! To see his tutorial in more detail, check out the video!  Materials: Old pair of jeans (or just the top waistband with zipper part)Plain crew neck sweatshirtSeam RipperScissorsSewing MachinePins  1. Take your seam ripper a

  • 22 May

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Weekly DIY Roundup: Bulletin Boards!

    I don't know about you, but I've been in a super organizing and decorating mode lately. Something about the weather and the extra sunshine I suppose. So I've been thinking about different kinds of bulletin boards (or inspiration/cork/magnetic/etc boards) and clicking around for ideas. So far I've

  • 21 May

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    How to Fix Ripped Jeans From ETSY.com

    Our good friend Bre from Etsy just sent us over this quick and easy jean tutorial that you can use to save your old denim. Woo Hoo !

  • 21 May

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Ripped stockings? We have the solution!

      There was recently a time when a run in your stockings was a total annoyance. No matter how much of that clear nail polish you applied the tears turned into holes and the only option was to throw them away or cut off the legs to use as headbands. Times have changed! From the runway of

  • 20 May

    Blog: Decor It Yourself

    No-nail, non-paint Wall Decor

      For more wall decal inspiration and options, be sure to check all of the independent artists over on Etsy for their designs. Take a gander at Enough Said's shop and take a peek at this perfect wall decal for your sewing room. These little chickadee's by Elephannie are adorable. &nb

  • 20 May

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Worn Out: Street Style Pics of the Week

    Hey guys! Same as last week (and from this day forward), here are my top 5 favorite street style picks from the last week:   The above left pic, from a May 13 post at Copenhagen Street Style, and right, from May 17 at Facehunter, both stop at that magical place before a really good outfit

  • 19 May

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Celebrity DIY Style: The Manbag

    Remember the episode of Seinfeld where Jerry carried the "European Carry-All"? It only took 17 years, but it appears the Manbag has finally hit popularity - at least in Hollywood. Recently Robert Downey Jr. was spotted carrying the bag in the above photo (for the record, this is not the first tim

  • 19 May

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    The PandaHead Magazine

       Threadbanger Blogger Morgan Hungerford has just announced the start of her own quarterly Magazine called Pandahead. Style-based and DC-focused, the magazine includes fashion spreads, interviews, vignettes, photography, and anything else that struck her fancy over the last several months

  • 19 May

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Spread the Craft - Contest!

    Just in case you all haven't heard about Spread the Craft, now you have! If you love crafting, then submit one of your original videos to Spread the Craft for a chance to win a 00 or a 0 People's Choice Award (plus more goodies to be determined.) This is a great opportunity for all of you out

  • 17 May

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Not Just a Pretty Face: The Ugly Side of the Beauty Industry

    "How many personal care products did you use just this morning? Shampoo, deodorant, lotion, makeup - the average woman uses a dozen personal care products containing 168 chemical ingredients every day. Men use about six products a day containing 85 chemicals. We absorb, inhale and ingest many of th

  • 16 May

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Eco Paint Guide

     Apartment Therapy just published a great guide to the 10 best eco paints right here. Check out their recommendations and suggestions so you can decor it yourself in an earth friendly environment.    

  • 16 May

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    How To Make A Shrug Wrap

    Here is the DIY tutorial for how to make your own Shrug-Sweater-Wrap-Thingy. For more details, watch the video! Materials:1 XL Cotton Turtleneck, Serger, Pins, Thread, Scissors, Ruler1. Take your turtleneck and fold it in half to find the midpoint of the body section. Then cut all the way up the

  • 15 May

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Worn Out: Street Style Pics of the Week

    My desktop background changes CONSTANTLY, and nine times out of ten it's because I've fallen in love with a new outfit I've seen somewhere online - and, nine times out of ten, it's a get-up from one the dozens of street style blogs I look at every week. From Alta Mira to Your Boyhood, I check 'em al

  • 15 May

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Do it for the bears!

    Hey everyone,  If there's a soft spot in your heart for bears all over the country, whether is Winnie the Pooh, Paddington Bear or Baloo from Jungle Book, then you must have been heartbroken by all of those horrific pictures of animals, especially bears being exploited all over the world. Well,

  • 15 May

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Weekly DIY Roundup: Printing on Fabric!

    I thought that contact paper screen printing idea from the podcast last week was fantastic, and since I've had a bit of experience with some different fabric printing techniques, I wanted to show you a bunch of methods you can try out!The concept that sucked me into the printing world in the first p

  • 14 May

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Project Threadbanger Winners

    Our last Project Threadbanger contest  just ended last week. and our winners are Spendthrift Sigh and Miss_Gagrin! Congrats!! The challenge was to create something that can be worn on your head (ex. hats, barrettes, headbands) out of new or recycled material, not totaling over .00. 1st Place Winn

  • 14 May

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Barbie goes DIY?

       For all of you out there who loved Barbie dolls growing up,  but didn't so much love their clothes, Mattel has announced that they're bringing out a new line of accessories called "BCause Collection." Instead of throwing away old scraps leftover from making Barbie's extensive clothing

  • 13 May

    Blog: Decor It Yourself

    Make an Apron Out of a Pillowcase

      This week's episode of 'Decor It Yourself' shows you how to make an apron out of your recycled jeans. I just saw this cool article about how to make an apron out of an old pillowcase from curbly. Very innovative, refreshing and totally recycled. I always find lovely Vera pillowcases with

  • 12 May

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    The Biker Look

       I've always loved biker jackets - whether they be in leather, denim, suede, or a sturdy twill... this is one look that I'm happy to say is making a comeback. In fact, the March 2008 issue of Lucky magazine reported biker jackets as one of the hottest spring trends. Of course, celebrit

  • 12 May

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Curtains Extravaganza

    Curtains can make or break any room, but they can be so freaking expensive. Even Target’s curtains, at a panel aren’t really feasible, not for my budget anyway. And then there is the hardware and the hanging - let's face it, curtains can get out of control. Here are my tips for buying and ma

  • 09 May

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Weekly DIY Roundup: Shoes for Guys!

    Ok so I felt bad after I finished that crafty shoes roundup when I realized they were all girl's shoes, and I made a plan to do this part 2 for guy's shoes. But, DIY boy shoes are much more limited - most of what I could find were just painted or drawn-on Converse or Vans, which are cool, but I wan

  • 07 May

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Sale Away

      One of the very best things about warm weather is that it brings the thrifting possibilities OUTDOORS - yard sales and flea markets all across the country are typically in full swing by the beginning of May, and THIS year I'm strategizing. While a large part of my summer will certainly b

  • 06 May

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Toolkit Contest Details

       On this week's episode of Decor It Yourself, Meg announced that she will be giving away a pink tool kit from BUST magazine! All you have to do is send in a video of a crafty home decor project you have done and you will be in the running to win!Deadline: May 31st 2008, 12pm ESTWhere: upload

  • 06 May

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Upholstery Fabric

      A few solid sources for organic upholstery fabric are Rubie Green, where I picked up the Lakeview print to re-vamp my ottoman.I also adore the fabric at Twenty2. Both shops have easy-to-order websites and are earth-friendly companies that use natural fibers and chemical-free dyes.Etsy an

  • 03 May

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    How to Make an Apron out of Old Jeans

    On this episode of Decor it Yourself, Meg shows us how to make an apron out of an old pair of jeans! For more information and details, check out the video!  Materials: Old JeansSewing Machine/Hand Sewing SuppliesScissorsTwine/StringScrap pieces of fabric 1. Lay the jeans on a flat surface an

  • 03 May

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    DIY Mother's Day Gifts

    Mother's Day is right around the corner (Sunday, May 11) and we all know that sometimes a mom is the hardest person to shop for. I know that every time I ask my mom what she wants, she says, "nothing." Ok, so that doesn't really help me at all. So for all of you out there who still don't have a clue

  • 02 May

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    Second Runway Fashion Show

       Second Runway is a green fashion show presented by Goodwill/Easter Seals to highlight great fashion, great programs and a new way to go green! This premiere event is being co-hosted by Project Runway contestent Katherine Gerdes and Alexis Walsko of Lola Red Public Relations.Local design

  • 02 May

    Blog: ThreadHeads

    How To Make a Rain Poncho Out of a Shower Curtain

    For more information, watch the Threadheads video!       Materials:Shower curtainSewing machineNylon thread (we used transparent) Tissue paperLeather sewing machine needlesScissorsTape measureRulerPermanent marker First! Some basic vinyl sewing tips using your regular sewing machi

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