Project Runway Update

POSTED BY Corinne Leigh, 29 July 2008 | PERMALINK

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. 

Worn Out: Street Style Pics

POSTED BY Morgan Hungerford, 29 July 2008 | PERMALINK

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 at Face Hunter) is a prim and proper take on staying cool - the light cotton top and flowy...

How To Make Coconut Oil

POSTED BY Lindsey Chen, 28 July 2008 | PERMALINK

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 thrilled I was to find out that Chezlin had a tutorial for making your own! It's so interesting...

Celebrity DIY Style: YSL Tribute Bag

POSTED BY Stacy Schlyer, 28 July 2008 | PERMALINK

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 retail, $965-$1395! Now you can create your own version by using Hot Pattern's...

Weekly DIY Roundup: T-Shirts into Tank Tops!

POSTED BY Lee Meredith, 25 July 2008 | PERMALINK

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 subject of t-shirt reconstruction, like Megan Nicolay's Generation T, but I'll get you started on...

CHA-CHA-CHA... Chicago!

POSTED BY Erin Flood, 24 July 2008 | PERMALINK

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 approximately $6.3 billion per year!

Our first stop: We went to see TLC, STYLE NETWORK and WE TV...

Make It Monday - Pinwheel Quilted Coasters

POSTED BY Lindsey Chen, 24 July 2008 | PERMALINK

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.

Make That Shirt Your Own!

POSTED BY Lee Meredith, 24 July 2008 | PERMALINK

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 about it!

His nickname at work is Banjo (long story...) so I embroidered this simple banjo...

Distress Signals

POSTED BY Morgan Hungerford, 23 July 2008 | PERMALINK

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 in the knees of my jeans. I eventually moved on to less (and sometimes more) embarassing style...

DIY - Pendant Lampshades

POSTED BY Christiana Yiallourides, 23 July 2008 | PERMALINK

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 your own pendant lamp.

Here’s how you do it:

Materials

Here is what you need:

A ceiling...