For quite awhile now my partner and I have been planning to get a cat, and we're finally going for it in a couple weeks! So this week's roundup is all about cat/pet beds! I love Meg's Decor it Yourself idea from a few months ago, turning a vintage suitcase into a portable pet bed, and apartment therapy has a great version:
Pets aren't usually too picky, so a super simple pillow-esque...
Need a super cheap DIY bookshelf that won't take up too much wall space? Check out this instructable tutorial for making "invisible" bookshelves! All you need for each shelf is an old hardcover book (that you don't mind destroying), an L bracket, some screws, glue, and basic tools.
I made those 2 awhile back in my old apartment - I think they look really cool spaced like that,...
nalanifromdahood sent us an email with a picture of the hat she made from her old jr. high school uniform skirt. Such a great idea! i love it! check out the forum thread she started about it. xoxo c
Kira DeLong of Janome stopped the ole Threadbanger HQ with a little surprise...
Threadbanger now has their very own sewing machines!! The wonderful crafters at Janome have TWO different models of special Threadbanger edition sewing machines!
Get yours Now!! They are...
The first model is the TB 12! A real stone-cold, 100 percent, straight up workdog. With 12 stitches, stretch...
We just shot a test film with the Indy Mogul crew that will air this Monday...you'll definitely not want to miss it! Then stay tuned all next week starting Tuesday here on Threadbanger for an epic week of steampunk inspired fashion and tutorials! xoxo c
How to Make a Backpack from an old Men's Jacket
First, get yourself an old men’s jacket- they are a-plenty at any thrift or vintage shop. The bigger the better.
Detach the sleeves at the seem. Remove the collar and take out any shoulder pads or stuffing that’s going to get in your way.
Shape the bag, Rob arranges the front pockets of the jacket to be on the front of the bag so he folds...
With back to school coming up and Threadbanger and Decor it Yourself devoting an entire week to it, I was asking myself, "How can I contribute?" So I scoured the forums and found a great question from JaymieKarn, asking how to recycle binders. And as much I wanted to use them to rebuild my grandma's fence, make a doghouse, start a compost heap or turn those old binders into an alternative fuel...
This week on whipup:
Whipup has been jumping and pumping with lots of fantastic tutorials and ideas. Some of my faves include the fabric dolls house and a soft barn tutorial. Also Jenna from Corgi pants has offered whipup readers a free 'chicken scratch' pattern and has a few others at her website too.
I also really loved researching yarn clubs this week and am also really...
I've always wanted to know how to decoupage and I know its pretty easy and can yield fabulous results to just about anything. In keeping with the DIY back to school dorm fashion, How About Orange gives this great tutorial on how to turn a simple glass vase in a piece of decoupage artwork by using old sheet music and mod podge. It's similar to Meg's wood / glue / inspirational photo...
Last Fall/Winter saw the beginning of the exposed zipper trend, and it certainly carried full force over into the current and upcoming season. I love exposed zippers - they're a sleek way to lend a deconstructed vibe to any piece of clothing, and they couldn't be simpler to DIY.
Setting an exposed zipper is incredibly easy, and Expert Village has a great video from crafter Candi...
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