• 30 Sep

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    Knit & Crochet Show, Part 1: Knit

    A couple weekends ago (on the 12th) I got a chance to go to The Knit & Crochet Show put on by the Crochet Guild of America and The Knitting Guild Association, which happened to take place up the street from me here in Portland, OR. There was a vendor fashion show and lots of fun stuff to look at, s

  • 29 Sep

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    Rob and Corinne at the American Sewing Expo!

     Forum member SaratheLaundress with Corinne and Rob in the Reconstruction Zone. Rob and Corinne hung out with the enthusiastic and passionate people at the annual American Sewing Expo this weekend in Novi, Michigan. They had two onstage demos for their Sweater Rx presentation (see pictures below)

  • 29 Sep

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    Celebrity DIY Style: Rihanna

      As much as I love tailored clothing, my favorite creations are those that provide instant gratification.  Without a doubt, my favorite thing to sew is the garment that can be stitched up in an afternoon and worn out that evening.  When I saw this photo of Rihanna at the Gucci show in M

  • 26 Sep

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    Weekly DIY Roundup: Coasters!

    Coasters are one of those craft projects with a simple concept and infinite possibilities, and I've seen dozens of different kinds around the craft world. But according to a search, only one coaster has ever been mentioned on Threadbanger... which means, of course, it's time for a roundup!! I found

  • 25 Sep

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    The 'How to Make Books' Book

    This book looks amazing! I love some good old fashion letter press- whats better than nice stationary?  Don't be a slave to the Borders stationary/gift section. Nt when you can make your own, and this book makes it easy for anyone and everyone! Use cardboard, a sheet of paper, or get advanced with

  • 24 Sep

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    Faux Fur from Real Animals

     In some startling investigations from the last couple of years, show that 80 percent of fake fur has actuality been real. Raccoon dogs from Asia, mostly China, Japan, and Korea, are hunted and raised on farms for the  "Faux Fur" industry. U.S. law protecting dogs and cats from such cruelties have

  • 24 Sep

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    Simple Sewing Projects

    I love a simple and useful sewing project - here are some recent freeonline tutorials:My Byrd House: Scrap Fabric Pot HolderEvil Mad Scientist: Bicycle Lunch BagCrazy Mom Quilts: Adorable Simple Patch Dress and Patchwork Checkbook Covers     If you're new to sewing, here are some exc

  • 23 Sep

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    Help BRE PETTIS make HISTORY!!

    Bre Pettis sent us this email a couple of days ago...he could have his own show on the History Channel! Help him get his pilot turned into the real deal! Good Luck Bre! xoxo c "Hey, I need your help!My TV show pilot called "History Hacker" airs this Friday September 26th at 8PM and Midnight on the

  • 23 Sep

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    Worn Out: Street Style Picks

    Hey guys! As ever, here are my top 5 favorite street style photos from the last two weeks of style blogging, and my apologies to the gentlemen - the ladies were shining the most brightly during both NY and London fashion weeks. Be sure to leave both nods of agreement and your hearty fist-shaking in

  • 22 Sep

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    Roundup from Whipup!

    Its been a couple weeks since we last posted a round up and so much has been going on at whipup its difficult to know where to begin. The Carnival of Green Crafts is a good place to begin. Whipup hosted the fourth carnival and posted about creative ways to recycle - its very inspiring. The next

  • 22 Sep

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    Celebrity DIY Style: Duro Isn't Dead

     Three years ago Duro Olowu had the hottest 'it' dress around - The Duro. It became so popular, that almost all the "Big 4" pattern companies had their own version (admittedly, I even made my own). I had thought that this look was over, but saw a recent photo of Kelly Ripa in an Ana Sui kimon

  • 19 Sep

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    Weekly DIY Roundup: Couch and Chair Re-Upholstery!

    Remember Meg's how-to awhile back on DIY re-upholstery? Well I've been wanting to do some apartment revamping and I thought a chair and couch re-upholstery roundup would be cool for anyone wanting to do the same. Starting with this stenciled ikea couch and chair set by villain on ikeahacker - bril

  • 19 Sep

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    Book Review: Collage, Assemblage, and Altered Art

       Collage, Assemblage, and Altered Art: Creating Unique Images and Objects by Diane Maurer-Mathison is a book for those who'd like to become a collage artist. Collages are more than just a means to decorate high school binders with images from Seventeen with a glue stick. Although, I did make som

  • 18 Sep

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    Fabric can Save the World

    If anyone had watched The Colbert Report recently, then they may have seen an interview with sports announcer Rick Reilly, talking about...well, not sports.  Instead he talked about a charity he started with the support of many (including Bill Gates and The Jonas Brothers) called NothingButNets. I

  • 16 Sep

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    Celebrity DIY Style: Workout Style

      Whether it's Madonna in her 3 piece track suit or Reese Witherspoon in a tank and shorts, celebrities are photographed wearing a varitey of work out gear. Instead of heading to a sporting goods store and stocking up on similar styles, try sewing up your own variations. Several pattern

  • 16 Sep

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    PNN Craft Contest with guest judge...Me!

    PNN Cereals is hosting a "How To" Craft Contest and has invited me to help pick the winner! What is PNN Cereals? Check out the interview Jaime did with us a while back HERE. submissions are due October 12th, 2008 so get to crafting! xoxox c 

  • 15 Sep

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    Make It Monday: Needle Felted Pumpkin

     With Halloween just around the corner,  it's time to make some pumpkins to decorate with. Ellen from The Long Thread has made these adorable pumpkins by felting. Check her full tutorial on how to make them!

  • 15 Sep

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    Fashion Week Highlights

    Some of my favorites from New York Fashion Week...Marc Jacobs- I liked this collection more than his Marc by Marc Jacobs collection which is more youthful, androgenous, and waif-ish. This collection, instead, is an elegant and unsual combination that calls to mind both upper class dress with America

  • 12 Sep

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    Weekly DIY Roundup: Household Cleaners!

    I think the start of a new season is a good time to do some cleaning, which is what I've been doing a bunch of lately. I've been wanting to try making some DIY cleaning solutions, like Meg showed us on Decor It Yourself back at the beginning of Spring, so I thought I'd round up some recipes and tut

  • 12 Sep

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    Skirt Pattern

    Here is the pattern for the skirt i made in this week's episode. If you need help with it our anything, leave your question in the comments below! xoxo c     

  • 12 Sep

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    Lace and Exposed Zipper Dress

      To create a Betsy Johnson inspired skirt- you’ll need some black lace and fabric of a dark bold color. First you have to make a pattern, a step by step explanation is already on one of Corinne’s earlier blogs. You’re also going to need a zipper, Corinne uses one that is 36 inches long and

  • 11 Sep

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    Artist Highlight: Mariska Karasz

     Mariska Karasz was a serious artist of the fiber kind. Whether through children's fashion or expressionist wall tapestries, Mariska armed herself with needles, cloth and thread to create wonderful and revolutionary things. Born in 1898, Mariska Karasz was a child of a new century, one of growing u

  • 10 Sep

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    Free Beginner Quilt Pattern

    Quilts are beautiful. They're historical and old and elaborate, and have that essence of country style and pioneering. Grandmas, cornbread, and wood carpentry always come to my mind somewhat randomly. But as colonial and old fashioned as they've been, they can equally be trendy and fanciful. Like e

  • 10 Sep

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    The Here and Now (and Later)

      I've gotten so caught up in all the black and leather and lace of the upcoming Fall/Winter season that I'd almost forgotten to enjoy the last days of insanely gorgeous weather - and with SPRING 09 (crazy, right??) Fashion Week has begun, I thought now might be an excellent time to look a

  • 09 Sep

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    Worn Out: Street Style Picks

    Hey guys! Here, as, ever, are my very favorite, top 5 picks from the last two weeks of street style blog posting. Get ready, and be sure to leave your favorite hits and misses in the comments section...  These first two outfits are so unique, yet so similar in their brilliant eccentricity.

  • 08 Sep

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    Give, Love, Practice Peace

    The designers of PONO whose modern line of jewelry have graced the pages of Bazaar magazine as well as Cosmo, Essence, and Teen Vogue have turned their attention- hoping to advertise for something other than just fashion. PONO has started the "Give, Love, Practice Peace" campaign in which pieces of

  • 08 Sep

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    Make It Monday: Kids T-Shirt Dress!

      It's Monday and that means that we've headed on over to the Long Thread to see what's they've been making. And it's a cute little t-shirt dress for kids. Super simple to make and makes a great present! Check out their post for full instructions.  

  • 08 Sep

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    Celebrity DIY Style: Nicole Richie At Fashion Week

       Nicole Richie made an appearance at the DKNY show during Merceds-Benz Fashion Week in NYC. I have to say, I adore her outfit - it's simple, yet looks dressy enough to attend most functions. I searched around for suitable patterns to use to re-create this look with minimal alterations

  • 07 Sep

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    4 Simple Projects

    Sometimes I need the satisfaction of making something from start to finish in a couple hours. Here are a few quick and easy (and fun) projects that satisfycat toy pattern from crafter shock Linen Pear sachet from DaciaRay  Traditional Japanese Game - Five Stones - A Tutorial &nbs

  • 05 Sep

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    Pins and Needles Indie Fashion Show

    The Richmond Craft Mafia ladies along with Sew Ono ap*par*el and Erin Taylor designs have created and planned a fashion show to showcase all of Richmond's indie designers.  From the Pins and Needles press release, "The show will feature Fall/Winter 2008 designs created by local, independent designe

  • 05 Sep

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    Weekly DIY Roundup: Pens, Pencils, and Cases!

    One more back-to-school roundup for you this week! I've found a bunch of crafty ideas for pens, pencils, cases, and desk holders for those of you heading to school, or with kids in school, or who just like to carry pens in your bag!First, Diane Gilleland's supercool pen cozy tutorial on Craftstylis

  • 04 Sep

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    Fashion Fights Poverty

    Go to the Fashion Fights Proverty website for more info!  "Fashion Fights Poverty is about two things: one, it rewards and recognizes designers and organizations who embrace the powerful potential of creativity and design to address issues of poverty by adhering to such principles as fair trade, e

  • 04 Sep

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    Cool Website Alert: MetaPostModernKnitting!

       I just discovered a semi-new knitting website I have to share with you! It's called MetaPostModernKnitting (aka MPMK) and the creators describe the site as "a celebration of fashion-forward and avant-garde knitting." From the about page: "We want to bring you knitting patterns, tre

  • 03 Sep

    Blog: Decor It Yourself

    DIY & Vintage Wedding

        Adding vintage pieces to your wardrobe or wedding is a great way to cut down on mass consumerism. At least vintage pieces have been used before and you aren't contributing to big business costs. Most of them are collected by individuals and small business owners like these Etsians. A

  • 03 Sep

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    American Sewing Expo in Novi, Michigan!

    Hey Crafters,Later this month, (September 26th - 28th to be exact) Rob and Corinne will be heading to the American Sewing Expo in Novi, Michigan. The American Sewing Expo is the largest independent consumer sewing show in the country and is held annually every fall. As they call it, it's the "Disney

  • 02 Sep

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    Brooklyn Fashion Indie Week Begins!

    "A full eight days (this ain’t no weekend) of events, Fashion Indie Week Brooklyn will feature designers, dozens of parties, exclusive in-store events, fashion shows, and online coverage of the very best fashion the better borough has to offer."The creative force behind Fashion Indie, Daniel Saynt

  • 02 Sep

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    BurdaStyle Reaches 100,000 Members!

    BurdaStyle threw a huge party last week in celebration of reacing 100,000 members! Their open studio was emptied of sewing machines and pattern tables as people from all over the DIY world came to celebrate. Nora Abousteit and Benedikta von Karaisl, co-founders of BurdaStyle, and their staff welcom

  • 02 Sep

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    A week in craft at whipup.net

    Wow what a week its been at Whipup. So much stuff is going on out there in the crafting world. It has been a week of printing at whipup, we have featured tutorials on block printing, rolling pin printing and kids printing ideas. We have featured a few patterns, knitting and quilting and wood work

  • 02 Sep

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    Celebrity DIY Style: Fashion Week

      New York Fashion Week starts September 5 which means that we will not only be able to see designer's spring 2009 collections, but celebrities will be out in droves eyeing upcoming styles. While it's still too early to predict what celebs will be wearing, it's not to late to recreate som

  • 02 Sep

    Blog: Decor It Yourself

    Published in Venus Zine

     For those of you in need of a DIY Paint Guide, today is your lucky day. The ultra-hip, fierce and feminine magazine, Venus Zine asked me to contribute to the Fall issue of their quarterly. Venus is a rad and up-to-date, stylish source on women, art, music and the DIY movement. I was totally st

  • 01 Sep

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    Make It Monday: Flower Pot Pincuishion

    The Long Thread has these great posts that publish on Mondays.. not every Monday, but quite frequently. Here's her latest post on how to make a flowerpot pincuishion. What a necessary tool and would look great with your new Threadbanger Sewing Machine, don't you think? Also, you could take this proj

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