SXSW Day 5 SNEAK PEEK!

POSTED BY Corinne Leigh, 14 March 2008 | PERMALINK

a slice of threadbanger pie to anyone who can name the crafty lady in this pic.

The Veggie Bus Eco Show Room Video!

POSTED BY Corinne Leigh, 14 March 2008 | PERMALINK

So, Rob and I were walking down the street the other day and low and behold we see the veggie bus. We actually lived on this very bus on and off for about a year and a half traveling around the country talking to people about a more sustainable lifesyle. This is when Rob and I first started doing video work together. Check out the out this video that explains the inside of the bus....this is...

Print Liberation

POSTED BY Lindsey Chen, 12 March 2008 | PERMALINK

Print Liberation is a pretty rad printing company based out of Philadelphia. Not only are they a full service design company, but they also have some pretty cool pre-designed clothing and accessories. I really like sites like these because since they're a small company, they really take care of their clients and help them actualize the design that they have in mind. Some of the shirts that...

Thread Heads at SXSW Day 2, How-To make a Slack Dress

POSTED BY Corinne Leigh, 11 March 2008 | PERMALINK

Today we go down the street to forum member Laurel's house of Ferpecto Fashion. She shows us how-to make a dress out of an old pair of men's slacks...also know as the slack dress.

• Laurel's myspace!

Deep Thoughts

POSTED BY Corinne Leigh, 07 March 2008 | PERMALINK

I have never used a "real" pattern. Yes, I've created my own and made nice things from them but never in my life attempted a professional pattern. Shocking, I know. Honestly, they scared the crap out of me. There have been several times that I felt all ambitious and decided to go for it. Then I would pull the pattern out of the envelope open it up and that's about as far as I would get. The...

With Love, Meg

POSTED BY Corinne Leigh, 04 March 2008 | PERMALINK

This is a very exciting day for ThreadBanger! Meg Allan is not only super talented and cute but she is an amazing DIYer who has been involved in the movement for quite some time. Read her thoughts below..... xoxoxo c p.s. i just looooove a woman with a camera!

"I am just thrilled to join my friends at Threadbanger for 'Decor It
Yourself'! This all began years ago with my one-woman run,
...

Method Home Detox Kit

POSTED BY Corinne Leigh, 04 March 2008 | PERMALINK

Hi All!
Do you have home decor projects that you've done? Send in a picture or video to tips@threadbanger.com and the most unique ones will be featured on the ThreadBanger Blog and on Meg's blog, Enderby Nest. The most unique one will win Method's earth friendly home detox kit! Send in your submissions by March 28th 2008.

Bow Tie Pattern

POSTED BY Rob Czar, 29 February 2008 | PERMALINK

This week we grabbed this pattern for a bowtie we found over at the LAtimes website attached to an article talking about the resurgence of bowties in ROck and Roll.

http://www.latimes.com/features/lifestyle/la-ig-diy6may06,1,6338817.story?coll=la-headlines-lifestyle&ctrack=5&cset=true

Check it out and download the pattern below. The details arent too specific but your pattern should measure...

How to Make a Bow Tie Out of an Old Scarf

POSTED BY Sara Franklin, 29 February 2008 | PERMALINK

How To Take an Old 80's Prom Dress and Make it 2008

POSTED BY Sara Franklin, 29 February 2008 | PERMALINK

This time Threadbanger has taken the prom dress challenge. We found an old puffy prom dress from the 1980's, and made it into a cute and fun prom dress for this decade. Its a fun and simple tutorial that explains everything, but leaves enough room for your own creativity. For more information, watch the video!

1. First, it is very important to study your garment. Sketch out a...