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Win a Janome Sewing Machine From ThreadBanger

POSTED BY Corinne Leigh, 04 January 2008 | PERMALINK

Hey everyone....So were hookin one lucky ThreadHead up with a Brand New Janome sewing machine. The rules are simple...All you have to do is send us in your best video plea as to why you need one and you win ! It's that easy. Remember, the more creative the better. Send entries in to Threadbanger.com by the end of January and Check back for more details throughout the month. Good Luck !

Hoodies R us!

POSTED BY Lindsey Chen, 04 January 2008 | PERMALINK

Hoodies, hoodies, hoodies! It's all about the hoodie. I mean, who doesn't like wearing them? I know I do and there are so many different patterns that I'd like to wear on a hoodie. BIG props to Ryan Moore and Maniacalmickey, who made this fantastic hoodies. They look super complicated. Great job guys!

For more cool projects or to post your own, check out the ...

Bubble-Hem Trench Coat Tutorial

POSTED BY Morgan Hungerford, 03 January 2008 | PERMALINK

It's hard to believe that the fashion mags and blogs are already Spring-minded (doesn't it feel like winter JUST began?), but they ARE and I'm excited - it takes a pitifully short amount of time for me to get tired of heavy layering and bulky coats. What I AM looking forward to are light, pretty Spring layers, and what better way to use time spent indoors (while hiding from inclement weather and...

Flannel Lined Jeans Tutorial by Aurora199

POSTED BY Lindsey Chen, 30 December 2007 | PERMALINK

Brrrr.... if you live on the East Coast, you know that it's already freezing and things aren't looking up anytime soon. Thanks to forum member Lady Jane Writer for this tip and Aurora199 for creating this great tutorial on Flannel Lined Jeans... you know, the one that you guys have all been asking for. Now you can keep on looking stylish during the winter months while keeping your cool......

Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas

POSTED BY Sara Franklin, 29 December 2007 | PERMALINK

Here are some recycled gift wrapping ideas suitable for any occasion! For more information, check out the video!

 


Potato Stamps on a Brown Paper Bag:

1. Get out an old potato, cut it in half. With a marker, cut a simple shape onto the potato. With an exacto knife, carefuly cut away the negative parts of your shape. And, you have a potato stamp!

 

 



2. Take out an old...

Top 10 Apartment Therapy

POSTED BY Kendra Cunningham, 29 December 2007 | PERMALINK

 

 

So I was browsing the Apartment Therapy site because soon I will have to move out of my friend's apartment and become a functioning member of society. I know, it sucks. But this site is a really cool resource for people that need furniture, furniture ideas, design ideas, and space planning.

I was first attracted to the site when I saw the post about their Top 5 Cheap Furniture...

DIY Sparkling New Years Ball!

POSTED BY Lindsey Chen, 28 December 2007 | PERMALINK

So maybe if you live in any of the other 50 states BESIDES New York... or anywhere else in the world, you might have always wanted to trek over to the Big Apple and watch the ball drop. If you live in New York, you know that it's pretty much a nightmare.... hundreds, no thousands... wait no, approximately 1 million people cram into Times Square and wait all day with no bathroom breaks, no food...

Hey You, Recycle This!

POSTED BY Kendra Cunningham, 27 December 2007 | PERMALINK

This fantastic UK website called How Can I recycle this? answers and discusses all the ways to recycle your favorite wornout items. Everything from old bras to old hair rollers can find some way to be reused or at least find a way into some post modern art project. And we know that just throwing away things you don't use is wasteful.... I mean, you're on the Threadbanger site and we're all...

The Good T-Shirt

POSTED BY Kendra Cunningham, 26 December 2007 | PERMALINK

This year is all about being Green, people, and it is getting easier and easier to do just that. There are so many websites, organizations, and commercials helping people get involved in small ways that make big differences. Get those ideas of "But I'm only one person and I can't make a difference boo hoo hoo" out of your head! You can and will make a difference!!!

Sites like We Add Up and

Merry Christmas from Threadbanger!

POSTED BY Lindsey Chen, 25 December 2007 | PERMALINK

 

Hey Thread Heads!

Hope you are having a wonderful DIY Christmas!!! Thanks for all of your support this past year. We truly appreciate it! And for any questions, comments and requests for the new year, email us! And don't forget to ring in the new year by signing up to Threadbanger Mobile! All you have to do is text THREAD to 30644. Have a safe and Happy New Years!

CHEERS!!!

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