Do you have a piece of clothing that fits you perfectly, but is just so boring? Here is how to do some of your own applique. It's an awesome way to fire up your wardrobe and give your clothes your own creative edge! For more information, watch the video!
1. Decide what boring garment in your closet is destined to have a new life through applique.
2. Decide on an image you want...
Alright, last week was fashion week in NYC and If you've been keeping up with pictures from the runway shows you'll know that not only are we in for a very dark Fall 2008 (black is the new black, if you were wondering), but ribbons, ruffles, and bows are on the radar, big time. Luckily they're of a quiet and ladylike sort, and they function more as a point of interest rather than a HUGE...
Yea! we are featured on the front page of YouTube today! thanks to forum member KristyLynn for posting this sweet pic! xoxoc
No matter how low the temperature outside, I just can't stop looking ahead to Spring (I work in retail - you really can't blame me), and I've been thinking a lot lately about the upcoming season's hats. While I'm definitely excited that fedoras aren't going anywhere (though you couldn't have ripped last summer's straw version away from me if you'd tried), I've lately found myself building future...
a good friend of ours, Betty Biodiesel, is an amazing activist who educates kids (and adults) about different ways to travel that don't involve petroleum. she recently posted a BLOG about the importance of recycling your clothing and included ThreadBanger on her resource list...Thanks Betty! also, visit HER SITE to learn more about the ways you can reduce your carbon footprint. comic...
If you saw the video and you want step by step instructions on how to make those rad anti-Valentine's Day boxers, here it is!
1. First you'll need to make a pattern for your boxers. Check our blog for instructions. Once you've made your pattern, pin them on a pillowcase and cut them out making sure to cut through both sides of the pillowcase so you have 4 pieces total.
2....
(thanks to our new intern Melinda for making this awesome step by step!)
1. First, measure your front from the top of your bust to your waist. draw a line on your pattern paper with that measurement.
2. Next, take your bust measurement subtract 2 inches from that measurement and divide that number by 2.
3. Mark the half way point on the top line. Mark a point two inches to the...
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Here are the step by step instructions on how to make the corset! Good luck! For more details, watch the video!
We received this email from our own our loyal viewers. Talk about recycling plastic bags! This is impressive, huh!?
"Hi, I just saw your video on knitting plastic bags. I spent many months knitting a 1950's circle skirt, blouse, pill box hat and purse out of grocery bags. I asked my co-workers and students to bring them for me. None of the materials were purchased for the project, I wanted...
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