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30 Apr
Blog: ThreadHeads
Snippets! The Spring Cleaning Issue from CO+K
One of Threadbanger's favorite sister craft communities, Cut Out and Keep, releases themed online mag Snippets, every season! Today, we thought we'd share The Spring Cleaning Issue with you. The especially green issue features DIY eco-friendly cleaning supplies and tips, as well as r
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29 Apr
Blog: ThreadHeads
Slap Chop Remix
This video really has nothing to do with diy style but it is hilarious.
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29 Apr
Blog: ThreadHeads
Our First Episode...how time flies
i just re-watched this episode for the first time in a very long time. my how things change....we are always trying to make the show better but sometimes it is hard to gauge what is working and what is not. have you been watching from the beginning? give us your thoughts on what you like/don't like
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28 Apr
Blog: ThreadHeads
Worn Out: Street Style Picks
Yo guys! As always, here's my top 5 round-up of offerings from the street style blogosphere - and with temperatures pushing the 90s here in DC, I could ONLY find inspiration in all things summery. Get ready, and be sure to leave your A+'s and F-'s in the comments section! Here we go: My first two p
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27 Apr
Blog: ThreadHeads
Sewing Charity Night with BurdaStyle
You are cordially invited to attend the first-ever BurdaStyle Charity Sewing Night this coming Wednesday, April 29th 2009! Partnering with the American Cancer Society (ACS), BurdaStyle pledged in late November to give 150 user-made bow ties for auction at the upcoming ACS Pink and Black Tie
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27 Apr
Blog: ThreadHeads
Celebrity DIY Style: Messenger Bags
It doesn't matter if you use it for carrying your laptop, books, or everyday gear, guys and gals alike can regularly be seen wearing messenger bags - even celebrities. While some of the designer versions can cost over $1,000, sewing one up can be made for around $25 (depending on your
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24 Apr
Blog: ThreadHeads
Weekly DIY Roundup: Handmade Prom Dresses!
Well it's that time again, Threadheads, time for some handmade prom dress inspiration! Last year here at Threadbanger, we gave you lots of handmade prom goodness, like Lindsey's Top 10 Most Wacky Dresses blog post, which included Adrienne Beiler's duct tape dress! See tons more duct
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23 Apr
Blog: Projects
How to Make a Feather Fringe, Forum Q+A
Recently, JunctionJess asked a Prom-related feather question in the forums. "I want to make a fancy dress," she says "I want it to have feathers on it...I have no idea where to start..." Along with the answers provided by forum members on the thread, I found this simple feather fringe tuto
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22 Apr
Blog: ThreadHeads
Handpicked Eco-Etsy Items!
Looking for a gift that's ecologically sound this Earth Day? Etsy hand-picked its most awesome eco-friendly items just in time. My favorites are the chic Wood Circle Clock and the upcycled Woven Seatbelt Messenger Bag! Above is the people's choice winner: a recycled steel fire pit.
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21 Apr
Blog: ThreadHeads
Grist says "Screw Earth Day!"
The "beacon-in-the-smog" green website Grist has launched a controversial campaign message that has actually got us thinking. For the record, "Screw Earth Day" means that acting eco-friendly "is not about a single day," it’s about living that way every day, says Grist press. That's
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20 Apr
Blog: ThreadHeads
Vote! Best of Green Fashion and Beauty, Planet Green
So earlier this month Threadbanger was given a Best-of-Green award from Planet Green in the Fashion and Beauty category. Out of 25 amazing winners only one gets the Reader's Choice - announce April 23rd - this Thursday! Vote here! Whether or not we're your fav.
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20 Apr
Blog: ThreadHeads
Celebrity DIY Style: Lady Gaga
Aside from the fact that I could never pull off wearing this sheer ensemble (Lady Gaga is one of the few folks who could wear nothing but a pair of X shaped pasties under her see-through pantsuit), I have to admit I still love it. A bit of research has turned up several patterns very
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19 Apr
Blog: ThreadHeads
TBGuild: Blogs, Promotions, Treasuries!
To keep everyone busy, we've planned plenty of things to do before the end of the month!B!0H@Z@Rd has posted a promotion thread on the etsy boards to hopefully attract attention from other threadbanger etsy-ers.She has also welcomed the new members: CookieEater, gollygeeitsbee, madonnaontherocks, Ma
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19 Apr
Blog: ThreadHeads
Best Dollar Store Crafts of the Week 04/19
Check out some of the best Dollar Store Crafts from this week! Fused Plastic Backpack: $2 Everyone here has tried fusing plastic, right? Well, I found some pink garbage bags and a printed luau wall hanging and combined them to make some tropical fused plastic. I wrote a tute for fusing the plastic
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17 Apr
Blog: ThreadHeads
Weekly DIY Roundup: Recent Earthy Project Highlights!
With Earth Day coming up next week, several craft blogs and websites are doing green themed months, weeks, roundups, etc, and there are way too many cool projects out there for me to begin to do a thorough roundup here, so I'm just going to point to a few sites... Starting with Craft and their Cr
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17 Apr
Blog: ThreadHeads
Our Favorite Cycling DIY, Links and Info to Keep You Pedaling!
Here's a list of some links and crafts we came across while researching for today's bike cap episode. You may have noticed the LilyPad Arduino Bike Patch from Makezine blinking above. Ahem. Makezine's tutorial makes for a unique patch for your bag that doubles as a bike safety light -
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16 Apr
Blog: ThreadHeads
Crafty By Nature Contest by CraftStylish: Win a Yudu!
In honor of Earth Day, CraftStylish is hosting a Crafty by Nature Challenge that invites you to make anything DIY (home decor, fashion, or accessories) with natural (think pinecones) and/or recycled materials (see Meg's episode last night!) The idea is simple: every project must creati
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16 Apr
Blog: ThreadHeads
Threadbanger costume designs for a new music video!
Today, Threadbager's sister site $99 Dollar Music Videos premieres indie band Project Jenny, Project Jan's music video Junk, directed by Kathleen Grace with costumes designed by Rob and Corinne! Each week, $99MV creates a new music video for an independent artist for under $99 dollars and
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15 Apr
Blog: ThreadHeads
How to Tuxedo: Dudes can also DIY for Prom, BurdaStyle
Men DIY too! And they go to Prom. A tuxedo is a must for a special evening. BurdaStyle's tux jacket has a classic cut, pointed satin lapels, and flap welt pockets. They used the Jochen pant pattern for their tux pant, with the only alterations being the satin strip sewn down the side
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15 Apr
Blog: ThreadHeads
Worn Out: Street Style Picks
Yo guys! As always, here are my top 5 pics from the last couple weeks of offerings from the street style blogosphere - be sure to leave your YAYs and NAYs in the comments section...I chose these first two looks for their squeaky clean Spring aesthetics. The photo at left, from an April 6 post at Fa
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14 Apr
Blog: ThreadHeads
Official Honoree for 2009's Webby Awards, Threadbanger
If the Web 2.0 revolution has shown us anything, it's that the Internet is a proven star-making invention. While Hollywood still produces it's fair share of blockbusters, the Internet is an increasingly reliable source of quality online content. Threadbanger was pleased to receive a Webby Award Hon
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14 Apr
Blog: ThreadHeads
Craft Fail: Confess Your Craft Sins
Have any terrible craft sins to confess? You can at the new community blog Craft Fail, where crafters are encouraged to post pics of their crafts gone wrong along with commentary on how they got there. Current fails include Spam Soap, An*ahem* creative solution for applying henna, and even a t
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14 Apr
Blog: ThreadHeads
Summit of Awesome comes to Washington, DC!
Hello Craft will host its first ever Summit of Awesome in Washington DC starting Friday, May 1st! Three craft-packed days follow, including hands-on workshops, seminars and a showing of Faithe Levine's Handmade Nation on Friday night. The entire Summit of Awesome will take place in the ind
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13 Apr
Blog: ThreadHeads
April's Spotlight 'Banger: Threadbanger Guild
As the new (and official!) Threadbanger Guild, we would like to congratulate our first SPOTLIGHT 'BANGER!: vickilyn666 Gothictany's "Interview" with Vickilyn666: Your ThreadBanger name and Name of your Etsy shop aswell as the link to it. -TB Name: vickilyn666 -Etsy: Vickilyn'
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13 Apr
Blog: ThreadHeads
Celebrity DIY Style: Jessica Simpson Tropical Dress
Normally, I wouldn't 'go for' an orange tropical print dress, but I think the cool, dreary weather has finally gotten to me because Jessica Simpson's tunic really caught my eye. Since I'm ditching sewing for winter, I'm on the lookout for spring projects and this dress may fit the bill
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11 Apr
Blog: ThreadHeads
PTB Short Challenge Reminder!
Hey guys! If you have not already started your entry for the short challenge this month, you still have time! Submissions are due the 14th. Short Challenge: Budget- $5 Make an accessory out of a a pillowcase! Ideas include bags, headwear, jewelry... Be sure to read the rules and the FAQ before en
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10 Apr
Blog: ThreadHeads
Weekly DIY Roundup: Egg Decorating!
Lots of cool egg projects around blog world this year! Starting with a roundup on Gingerbread Snowflakes blog, featuring blogger Pam's beautiful dried flower eggs:That post pointed me to artist Franc Grom's amazing drilled eggs:Kristin Roach at Craft Leftovers also did an egg roundup, with her fav
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10 Apr
Blog: ThreadHeads
Treehugger Awards! Best of Green Fashion and Beauty: Threadbanger!
Threadbanger was ecstatic about being given a Treehugger Award in the Best of Green Fashion and Beauty category for Best DIY Sewing site. Even better, the list is extensive and contains 175 other green products, books, websites and even individuals to follow on Twitter. Check out all the
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09 Apr
Blog: ThreadHeads
Best Dollar Store Crafts of the Week 04/09
Check out some of the best Dollar Store Crafts from this week! I am challenging myself to Make Something Cool Everyday in April (with only stuff from my dollar store stash), so it's been a supercrafty week for me. It's been really fun to know that every day I have to make SOMETHING. Menko Pend
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09 Apr
Blog: ThreadHeads
Indie Craft Experience, Atlanta: Apply until April 17th!
You won’t find any macramé wall hangings at the Indie Craft Experience in Atlanta, Georgia. It's not your grandma's craft fair - ICE is known for attracting hip vendors that feature goods and garments with an ironic playfulness. At ICE you'll come upon vintage fabrics, re-purposed into chic,
- 08 Apr
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08 Apr
Blog: ThreadHeads
Threadbanger on CBS Evening News Tonight! Find out more...
Behind-the-scenes bumper featuring Rob and the CBS crew... Watch the full segment tonight! You heard right. Rob and Corinne are going to be on the CBS Evening News tonight with Katie Couric where they will talk about their dedication to DIY fashion and the throngs of Threadheads that hav
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08 Apr
Blog: ThreadHeads
Celebrity DIY Style: Harem Pants
Hammer pants, drop-crotch pants, harem pants. No matter what you call them, this trendy trousers are the latest fashion craze to hit the red carpet. Celebries such as Jennifer Lopez, Maria Sharapova, and Rachel Stevens have recently been seen sporting this avant-garde style. There
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07 Apr
Blog: ThreadHeads
Sew Jo-Ann Prom Contest
Going to Prom or making a dress from someone who will? Jo-Ann Fabrics is hosting a Prom garment contest and it's easy to enter! The rules are simple: use fabric from a Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store, model it and take a picture. Send two snapshots (one front, one back) in with a comp
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07 Apr
Blog: ThreadHeads
How to Turn an Oversized Tee into a Graphic Letter Dress
Since 80's styling is back again - to stay for at least awhile - what I'm all about is the big, slouchy, oversized tee worn as a dress. Drawing inspiration from the Sex in the City movie of last year, I made my own - with the help of a little extra fabric sewn onto the bottom to creat
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06 Apr
Blog: ThreadHeads
Etsy Springtime Gift Guides, Spring 2009
Even if you missed the April Fool's day gift guide from Etsy, you still have plenty to pick from. These gift lists are handpicked by Etsy staff from hundreds of thousands of available handmade Etsy-items. The springtime lists include Mother's Day, Easter, Gardening, Prom, Spring Fash
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03 Apr
Blog: ThreadHeads
Weekly DIY Roundup: Nintendo Knit and Crochet Projects!
Co-Blogger Heather Mann showed me this amazing crocheted Mario blanket, so I had to do a Nintendo roundup! I stuck with just knit and crochet projects, and there are still so many out there, this is just a fun collection for you to peruse, and you can find hundreds more video game rel
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02 Apr
Blog: ThreadHeads
Worn Out: Street Style Picks
Hey guys! Here are my top 5, absolute favorite photos from the street style blogosphere over the last few weeks - the theme this time around is COMFORT and SIMPLICITY, so jump on board and be sure to chime in via the comments section with both applause and boos/hisses...My first two picks come from
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01 Apr
Blog: ThreadHeads
Eco-Tote Giveaway from Calypso Studios!
In honor of the 39th National Earth Day, and to be fair, Mother Earth herself, Calypso Studios is giving away $10,000 worth of their new line of eco-friendly S.H.O.P Totes! Starting today, April 1st, 2009 you can register on their website to win. With over 500 billion plastic bags used an
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01 Apr
Blog: ThreadHeads
Attention Tivo users! Threadbanger and YouTube/Tivo Update
For those of you who are fans of watching the show through Tivo, Threadbanger is, for the time being, no longer distributing the show directly through TivoCast because of a technical change. However, YOU CAN STILL WATCH EPISODES USING YOUR BELOVED TIVO BOX!!! YouTube is now on TiVO, a
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01 Apr
Blog: ThreadHeads
Best Dollar Store Crafts of the Week 04/01
Check out some of the best dollar store crafts from this week! I made the Alien Abduction Lamp for $5! Check the link for instructions on how to make your own. Great boyfriend gift, or make one for your dorky dad for Father's Day. Microfiber Mitt into Hip Handbag for $2 Two bucks and a
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