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30 Jul
Blog: ThreadHeads
DIY necklace display
I was inspired to create something that could hold my necklaces in a pretty and chic way and that would be easily transportable when I moved from my apartment (less drilling in the walls). After finding these two great ideas on Whip Up and SFgirlbybay, I made my own. It was so simple to
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29 Jul
Blog: ThreadHeads
Project Runway Update
Thank You to everyone who commented on the first Project Runway video! I really appreciate all of the support! Here's an update on everything that has happened since. xoxox c Project Runway Update from corinne leigh on Vimeo.
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29 Jul
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Worn Out: Street Style Pics
Hey guys! Here are my five very favorite outfit snaps from the last two weeks of street style blogging - be sure to leave your thoughts, as always, in the comments section!These women are at the exact OPPOSITE ends of the spectrum when it comes to hot weather dressing. At left (from a July 14 post a
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28 Jul
Blog: ThreadHeads
How To Make Coconut Oil
One of my favorite Threadbanger episodes was the Eco-Cosmetics episode where Corinne made Da Bomb Balm, Rob made hairspray and Luca from Lollibomb made a sugar scrub. I've always been super intrigued with natural cosmetics, and one of my favorite ingredients include coconut oil, so you can see how t
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28 Jul
Blog: ThreadHeads
Celebrity DIY Style: YSL Tribute Bag
One of the 'it' bags of the season was the Yves Saint Laurent Tribute bag - sported by celebrities such as Halle Berry, Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz, and Lindsay Lohan. This bag comes in a varitey of colors (blue, black, and magenta) as well as an embossed crocodile and embossed gold leather - the
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25 Jul
Blog: ThreadHeads
Weekly DIY Roundup: T-Shirts into Tank Tops!
Anyone else wanting more tank tops for the summer? While Portland summer weather is mild in comparison, I've still been wanting to cut up some t-shirts and make them into more comfy tank tops, which can be super simple or crazy elaborate, or somewhere in between. There are some great books on the
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24 Jul
Blog: ThreadHeads
CHA-CHA-CHA... Chicago!
ThreadBanger breezed through the CHA (Craft and Hobby Association) Summer Convention and Trade Show last week in Chicago. This event is the place for craft supply manufacuters to exhibit all of their new products to retailers. According to CHA, fashion crafting industry retail sales bring in approxi
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24 Jul
Blog: ThreadHeads
Make It Monday - Pinwheel Quilted Coasters
I can't believe that I never heard of The Long Thread before! I saw these pinwheel coasters as one of their projects on they Make It Monday's feature and I absolutely love it. Not only does it look simple, yet modern and sleek, its SUPER easy to make! Check out their site for a tutorial.
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24 Jul
Blog: ThreadHeads
Make That Shirt Your Own!
Ever find a shirt at a thrift store or yard sale that you like, except for an unwanted logo? My boyfriend has to wear black collared shirts for his work dress code, which are in abundance at our local Value Village, but most have unwanted company branding, so I decided to do something
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23 Jul
Blog: ThreadHeads
Distress Signals
Distressed denim is big on the radar for Fall and, I'll be honest - holds a rather large place in my heart. When I was in junior high I was totally enamored of all things grunge and MTV, and my adolescent self spend a solid six months with a flannel tied around my waist and gaping holes
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23 Jul
Blog: ThreadHeads
DIY - Pendant Lampshades
Nothing ruins a room more than an ugly light fixture. But often, finding the right light to add illumination and style to your room can be hard and expensive. Pendant lighting can easily bring a splash of color and an influx of character into any room. To get this great look on a budget, try making
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22 Jul
Blog: ThreadHeads
Celebrity DIY Style: The Maxi Dress
One of this summer's most fashionable garments is the Maxi Dress. From Eva Longoria to Miley Cyrus it seems as if everyone is sporting this style. To create you own version of this season's smash dress try New Look 6774, Simplicity 3803, or Burda Style's free, altered Anda pattern. The key t
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21 Jul
Blog: ThreadHeads
Threadbanger on the Rachael Ray Show
For everyone that missed us last week on the Rachael Ray Show....here ya go.
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18 Jul
Blog: ThreadHeads
Weekly DIY Roundup: Button Down Shirt Projects!
The other day I tried out an idea I'd seen on a blog using button down shirts and it was so fun that I went on a thrifting spree for more shirts. Now I have a ton of them and I needed more ideas for things to make, so I got searching and found some great projects!The one I tried out is this skirt i
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17 Jul
Blog: Decor It Yourself
Decor It Yourself Yard Sale
COME BY AND BE ON THE SHOW! Ever wonder how I make room for all of the new home decor projects I create? Well, so far I haven't and am getting lost in a sea of fabulous antiques, cool new pieces, and tons of DIY projects. I need to purge myself of A LOT so I can keep on making stuff for you guys
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17 Jul
Blog: ThreadHeads
Sofa Pillow Style Under $20: Look for Less
Sofa Pillow Style Under $20: Look for Less Sofas are expensive, and a stylish inexpensive one is difficult to obtain. While searching for sofa inspiration, we stumbled upon this fantastic living room configuration (pictured above) by former HGTV Design Star contestant Adriana Nussbaumer. Sudde
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16 Jul
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OKAY !
In last weeks episode some of you thought Corinne said "Gay" When she really said "Okay" . So heres the behinds the scenes look at what really happened.
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16 Jul
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French Knots as Pillow Decoration
Are you thinking about pillows now after watching Meg's podcast? Well here's another idea for ya! I saw the purl bee's Connect the Dot Pillows awhile back with these super cool french knot embellishments and wanted to try out the idea... But I'm doing it a little differen
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15 Jul
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ThreadHeads on Rachael Ray Tomorrow !
Hey everyone....so awhile back Corinne and I were on the Rachael Ray show and were in a contest to become one of Rachael Rays "Buddies" Well the votes are in....and WE WON ! The show will be on Tomorrow so make sure you check your local listing and spread the word. -Rob
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15 Jul
Blog: Decor It Yourself
DIY Pillows
In this week's episode of Decor It Yourself, we look for a perscription for style ADD. Making your own pillows to fit your decor to your mood is one way to shift the style of your sofa. It's an easy thing to change-up in your home to alter the aesthetic. Curbly shows you how to
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14 Jul
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Celebrity DIY Style: Fashionable Politics
While Barack Obama and John McCain duke it out in the political ring, there's a new debate being launched - this one in the fashion community. The question? Which potential first lady has the best wardrobe. Acorrding to Tim Gunn, host of Bravo's Project Runway and Guide to Style, M
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12 Jul
Blog: ThreadHeads
Fabric Wall Decals!
I absolutely love threadbanger forum member karataylor's octopus wall decal, based on Meg's contact paper wall decal how-to on Decor It Yourself awhile ago... ...and I want to share with you this fabric wall decal tutorial over on How About Orange. Looks like a great technique, and you'
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11 Jul
Blog: ThreadHeads
Weekly DIY Roundup: Granny Square Projects!
It might not be the hippest thing ever, but I just love granny squares! And, I think they make a great summer yarn craft - when it's too hot for knitting or crocheting larger items, make a few squares! So I've rounded up some granny square projects to show you how to make them and what you can do
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11 Jul
Blog: ThreadHeads
San Francisco Renegade Craft Fair... Here we come! Sewing Machine GIVEAWAY!
Hey everyone!This weekend is the San Francisco Renegade Craft Fair and we're going to be there! We know there are a bunch of Threadbanger fans that live in the SF Bay area, so come on by the Threadbanger / Janome booth and say what's up!Also, if you didn't know already, we are giving away yet anothe
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09 Jul
Blog: Decor It Yourself
"Totally Bamboo" Plate Set Contest
In today's episode of Decor It Yourself, we announced our bamboo contest! Simply submit a video or photos of your home decor. Send all photo entries to tips@threadbanger.com and upload all your videos to the upload section of our website by August 13th for a chance to win a 2 person place setting
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09 Jul
Blog: ThreadHeads
Hurt Book Sale! More than 100 Craft Books onsale ONLINE!
Hey Crafters,Good News! Hurt Books is having a MAJOR sale on craft books. This means that you'll be able to get great discounts on more than 100 crafts books until July 18 or until supplies last. This is a great time to pick up bargains on both hardbound and softbound books about beading, jew
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09 Jul
Blog: ThreadHeads
Sew Along: HOBO BAGS!
Calling all sewers! Do you feel the urge to sew SOMETHING, ANYTHING!, but just don't know what? Well head on over to the forums to check out this Sew Along that Aurora199 started. The first project is a Hobo Bag. What you'll do is start sewing a hobo bag and when you're done,
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08 Jul
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Worn Out: Street Style Picks
Hey guys! Here are my top five favorite photos from the last two weeks in the street style blogosphere. Be sure to leave agreements, disagreements, and YOUR favorite street style photos in the comments section - here we go: These two are both from the Parisian blog Garance Dore; I started
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07 Jul
Blog: ThreadHeads
Celebrity DIY Style: Newsboy Hats
Whether it's to hide a bad hair day or just to show their style, the newsboy cap is definitely one of the more popular celebrity hat designs - just check out all the celebrites above that are sporting them. There are several ways to create this hat style for yourself: For those who sew, Eug
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04 Jul
Blog: ThreadHeads
Weekly DIY Roundup: Drink Cozies!
In the spirit of the day, a day of outdoor grilling and drinking in the sun, I'm bringing you a roundup of cozies to keep your beer/soda/whatever cool and lookin' good!First, this one is just for fun, My Science Project has a tutorial for this rice krispies treat cozy! The same site did a test on wh
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03 Jul
Blog: ThreadHeads
Knitting For What You Believe In!
Did you know that back when colonial Americans were protesting against the British for their independence, knitting played a significant role in this revolt? I recently picked up the book Knitting America and was so interested to learn about the history of political knitting. Way before the Revolu
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03 Jul
Blog: ThreadHeads
High-Waisted Skirts: Tips & a DIY
I caught myself laughing out loud earlier this month at a Go Fug Yourself post featuring the above photo of Reese Witherspoon. The Fug Girls hilariously pointed out that her skirt wasn't actually high-waisted, rather, "a Regular Skirt You Just Hoisted Up Nearly to Your Pits." In the interest of savi
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02 Jul
Blog: ThreadHeads
I'm Entering Project Runway!
I'm Entering Project Runway! from corinne leigh on Vimeo. If you are interested in auditioning go HERE for more details. All entries must be in their hands by July 9th. I'm so excited! Wish me luck! xoxo c
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02 Jul
Blog: ThreadHeads
Bring Back the Quilt!
Patchwork isn't just for grandmas anymore. Cause really, what is more diy than quilting? I hereby call for a return to quilting -- and no, it doesn't have to be the traditional precisely measured block piecing. Check out some of these modern takes. A lot of them are free-form, and specifically m
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01 Jul
Blog: Decor It Yourself
Pebbles87 Jewelry Display
Pebbles87 is one forum member who has been busy DIYing. She is going to college soon and has made a few cool items to pack along with her. One that was really awesome to see was this jewelry display. Awww. You're welcome, Pebbles87. Have you visted the forums yet? It's super-
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01 Jul
Blog: Decor It Yourself
Pirate Flag How-To & Goonies Contest
Do we have many Goonies fans in the house? If so, let's take this week's episode of Decor It Yourself and add a pirate spin to it. You can take the technique of making the Gay Pride flag and make it more in One-Eyed Willie's style. Just find a cool image of a skull and crossbone, an
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01 Jul
Blog: ThreadHeads
Win the Sex and the City Book of the new movie!
Cut out + Keep is having this awesome contest where you enter you how-to craft projects of something inspired by Sex and the City and you could win a book of the movie! I thought you guys might enjoy this if you enjoyed the movie half as much as me, and plus, Stacy's blog below has a great pattern f
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