• 30 Apr

    Blog: ThreadBanger

    Weekly DIY Roundup: Headboards!

       I just moved and our new bedroom layout is in need of a headboard, so I've been checking out some crafty options to decide what I want to do for mine.  Some super cool ideas out there!  One of my favorites is this book headboard by jessyratfink on instructables:I love this apartment-f

  • 30 Apr

    Blog: ThreadBanger

    Peyote Stitch Tutorial

     This week is all about jewelry and accessories so I wanted to post this video I found about how-to do a peyote stitch. ENJOY!

  • 27 Apr

    Blog: ThreadBanger

    How to Make a Pair of Boot-Covers from a Leather Jacket

    After spotting this editorial in Lucky Magazine back in winter, I decided I wanted a foldover-style boot too!  So chic - and it visually slims up your legs, working in both casual and more edgy ensembles.  But since I always make instead of buying new unless I absolutely must, I'm not going to plo

  • 23 Apr

    Blog: ThreadBanger

    Weekly DIY Roundup: Knit Triangle Shawls!

    I know triangle shawls have been a big knitting trend for awhile, but I've still never made one - they seem like such a perfect Spring accessory, I'm feeling the urge to make my first one!  But which do I choose? There are so many fabulous patterns!  I've rounded up an assortment of different styl

  • 20 Apr

    Blog: ThreadBanger

    How to Make a Ruffled Top from a Men's Shirt

      Tomorrow being Administrative Professionals' Day I wanted to create something that's fashionable yet doesn't scream "look at me!" (and is totally appropo for the office!).  With Earth Day just around the corner as well, what could be more eco than upcycling?  Steal a button-down from your g

  • 20 Apr

    Blog: Decor It Yourself

    Kirigami Flower Template

     Here is the template for making a kirigami flower out of an 8 1/2"  X 11" piece of paper.Even with a template, each one can vary a little bit. Just play around until you get the hang of it, and then start working with different designs and cuts. Enjoy!    Even people who have career

  • 16 Apr

    Blog: TB Projects

    Get Your Wing Template Here!

      Here is a PDF of the wing pattern I used in the FLYing Shoes episode. Enjoy!

  • 16 Apr

    Blog: ThreadBanger

    Weekly DIY Roundup: Paper Quilling!

       I came across this Craft: blog post about Nava Lubelsky's quilled paper artwork yesterday, which inspired me to look further into quilling!  Above is Nava's work made from her 1998 tax file, and below is a detail shot of her piece made from cut and shredded rejection letters:So, if you

  • 13 Apr

    Blog: ThreadBanger

    Vote for us for a Webby!

    Hello everyone!!We are really excited to announce that we were nominated for the 2010 Webby Awards! Our Catergory is How-to and DIY in the Online Film and Video section. The voting for the People's Choice Webby began today, so get over there and give us some love. We are up against our friends ove

  • 13 Apr

    Blog: ThreadBanger

    How To Make a Knotted Cord Belt

    Summer is almost upon is, and style inspired by the African continent is in!  Bold prints, bright colors, beads, and lacing: we're seeing it on the runways and on fashionable girls on the street.  Create this knotted belt out of satin cord and add jewelry findings for a fashion-forward Moroccan i

  • 09 Apr

    Blog: ThreadBanger

    Weekly DIY Roundup: Spring Sewing Projects!

       I decided to plan a 24 hour Make-a-Long for tomorrow (Saturday), and while participants can spend their time making anything they want, I'll be focusing on mostly clothing/sewing projects, since that's a crafty area that gets often neglected by me... I've done tons of sewing project rou

  • 07 Apr

    Blog: Decor It Yourself

    String Art Patterns

     In today's episode of Decor It Yourself, 1970's String Art, I showed you a few different designs of retro wall art. You can download patterns of several of these designs for *FREE* from String Art Fun.    Here is the pattern for the diamond-shaped piece string art. You can

  • 06 Apr

    Blog: ThreadBanger

    How To Make a Button-Embellished Top

     Inspiration photos from MaisonMartinMargiela.com Inspired by the original DIY'er, Martin Margiela, I've dipped into my overflowing stash of mismatched buttons to craft a fabulously avant-garde-style t-shirt.  The shirt I used was actually one of my husband's that he discarded due to a couple

  • 02 Apr

    Blog: ThreadBanger

    Weekly DIY Roundup: Eggs and Bunnies!

       I did an egg decorating roundup last year, but with all the new tutorials that have been popping up this year, another Easter roundup is called for - so this year I bring you egg and bunny projects!  Heather at Croq Zine has done some beautiful egg crafts, like these, dyed with natural

  • 01 Apr

    Blog: ThreadBanger

    Gourd Lamps from Make Magazine

     Since Meg has been all about lighting for the past couple of weeks, I thought I would share this video from Make Magazine that I just found on Youtube. I love Kip!

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