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Thanks so much for doing the episode on hats! I love making hats, but until this episode I had to stick to knitted and crocheted hats. I love knitted and crocheted hats, but there's only a few different styles that I like...now I can attempt to make some other styles that I've loved so much but wasn't sure how to make.
Thanks, HumbleBumbleB!!! Best! Tutorial! Evar!
I've got some red felt at home, and I know what to do with it now! :0) YES!!!!!! This seriously rocks. I also predict lots of yoyoage.
Good "Audience Q&A time," R&C! I like it.
whoot whoot - love love looooooove your show. i can't even wait for the day of the week where you publish the next episode. cute hat, but not for my head (i wear an afro). so whatever keep on rockin' you guys *peace
you guys make my fridays soo much better!!! something to look forward to after school
kl episode( :( i wish i had one of them books) i made an awsome pixy hat thing- its awsome, i even added a pollarneck....neck part at the bottom because it was to small.show us how to make more cool Accessories like the hat(but for guys):P like a scarf or something, becaus eit is coming into winter now
YAY!!!!! Thank you SOOO Much Corrine and Rob and of course to Humble Bumble B. Those hats are awesome!! I cant wait to try it our for myself. Keep up the good work!!
you guys are cool, but like i olny see girl stuff and im a dude so yeah do cool stuff for dude like shirts pants idk,
I'm currentley working on more styles and a guys hat is in my future plans. Keep checking!!!
Really great show! These hats are so cool. humblebumbleb shows us just how easy it can be to make something this cool!
I checked out her website, cute stuff for x-mas.
i love it when a new video comes out im oficaly obsessed.
a pleace can't you just show us more DIY's?
i love those the most.
i live in the netherlands and there are not that many crafst fairs (or it's just me.......:S) and a bomme 2 is that i cant find a 2nd hand clothing store that isn't 100 km from where i live :S
still i love your show XD
could you guys maybe do an episode on winter how to stay warm and have your own style.? maybe dress up a jacket or make some cool scarves for the knitting challeged.
loving the singing corinne, you guys are fantabulously awesome.
since I first saw you on The Rachel Ray show I have been doing DIY. I love it, I didn't ever think of making things for myself and now that you guys are here and have sooo many cool ideas it has really helped to get my mind thinking!! Everyday just about I find myself looking and thinking about clothes and things in a diff way. Just wanted to stop in and say thanks to you guys and thanks to all the cool kats that post on the form for giving me ideas of what to do next.
I'm so excited to make one of those hats.
And I like the craft fair shows, but I like learning to make things as well.
Awesome show!, I love how subtly you showed off the thread banger mug!lol
omg these are soooooooooooo awsome and so easy to make!! now i know what I'm making my friends for christmas!:)
Corinn, I love your like moments of singing. They brighten my day, haha.
ummm winter wear wendsdays? Consider it people!
I second! I second!
I'm a hat person. I gotta have hats. I gotta start making hats. I'm soooooooo on this. You guys are the coolest. Thanks so much for the inspiration. Now off to the store to damage my credit card...or is ther a source for recycle-able felt??? Maybe?
Yes! You can felt old wool sweaters in the wash! Just wash 'em on hot, with a little bit of soap, and keep going until they're as felted as you want 'em. Try to have a larger sweater though. You dont' want to end up with a Barbie-Doll sweater.
PS - check out the forum link on the top of the page. :0)
Thanks for all the positive comments!!!! Please, please, please send me pictures of your hats and I'll post them on my site!!!! Star2d2@hotmail.com
you know what would be great? Threadbanger, the musical episode. Think about it lol
Love
how awesome , brenda and her hats are tooo sweet! i cant believe we now know how to make our own! how cool!
Thank you so much for covering the hat how-to!! I took a hat-making class a few years ago, and then lost interest (and time). But this has me wanting to break out the trims and fabrics I've got stashed perfect for a hat!! You guys rock! :)
I loooooooooooooove the episode on hats!!!!! I WANT MORE!(please?) That hat is so cute i can not wait to make it! you should do an episode on accessories! Now that would be sick nasty! thank you!
thanks humblebumbleb for sharing your talent. your web site is really nice. peace
you guys really are the best. There are plenty of places that are either boring, confusing and worst of all only show you how to make ugly things. You're interesting and your tutorials are clear and easy to follow. The very best of all is that you show how to do really cool things.
Hey guys,
Just gotta say I love your show!
Do you guys have any advice on how to get people sewing? I always invite my friends to sew, and they all love it... so how can I get alot more people into it? It's really sad to see all the local sewing stores shutting down and even big stores like Joanns can't stay in buisness. How can I help keep sewing alive?
Keep on stitchin',
Katika
really awesome tutorial for hats.
PLZ PLZ PLZ put some more stuff for guys on here like maybe a whole episode or two for guys and the same for girls???? I need more stuff to im a guy bored.Give me something to do plz
i have to agree with funkyrapmonkey put more guy stuff on plz
I love hats I love hats I love hats!
Hey, I just glanced over to the recent episodes bar and realize that you guys do too!!! Every picture both of you are in a hat!
Can we get a tutorial for making railroad engineer hats?
My sewing machine broke could you guys do a tutorial on something cool that doesn't require a hand-cramping amount of stitching?? PWEASE!!! Your videos rock!!
hey, now i have to go out and buy tons of felt i love that hand
Awe.. you guys were really cute this week... Anyways, I have a question and I'm here right now, so this is where I'm going to say it.
I'm in the process of attempting to get together a DIY/Fashion/Stencil/Costume group in my area (Vermont, more specifically near burlington, where you guys should totally come visit, or better yet come up to the art hop next fall, anyways...) I think it would be great if you could do something on small DIY groups (if there are any) or give us advise on starting one (if there aren't any).
Personly, the advise that I need is on finding a space that won't charge us to use it a few times a month. Any ideas?
Yeah. that's my thought for the day. I have things to sew so I must go.
try the library or a local coffee shop. my local library has a sweet knitting group that meets there every month.
xxoxoxo corinne
Pretty please, can you have a show telling one how to make patterns? because I am SO lost. it would be wicked awesome if i could make patterns
Hats rock!!!
Great show as usual! (Actually... It gets better every time, so never mind.)
Hey, I was wondering if you guys can think of anyways to make a scarf... a beanie (with cap. idk what's it's called but anyway,) and pair of arm warmers. Can you do that?
Thanks,
ME.
Hi, Matt Escalator! Check out the Your Projects section of the forums. (Look at the top of the page, above the BurdaStyle ad, and click there) I know someone posted his tutorial of how to make a beanie (I think from a t-shirt?) It's a really great tute with plenty of pics.
Awesome loved the show. i just don't understand how you would sew on the bias tape exactly on the inside of hem of the hat?
Ok so you need single fold bias tape. Your going to iron the fold out on one side. Sew the side you just ironed flat to the right side of the hat with the folded side if the bias tape facing you. Make sense???? now you will turn the bias tape to the inside of the hat so that the folded side of the bias tape is now against the inside of the hat and sew. I hope that helps a little. I think I may confuse you more, but I hope not!!
no it actually makes sense belive it or not!! if you go along with the video :) thanks a bunch.
WOW i just found you guys and all i have to say is
"where have you guy been all my life"
i have always wanted to do stuff on my own but never known how.....but now i do
Wow, I love the hat, its really great and easy to make! I actually made a corsette top for my halloween costume. I was a slutty devil!!
Cool Hat Episode. BUT what about hats for guys?
Fedoras, boaters, army caps, top hats, ect.?
well you said to leave a comment so here it is......
ps nice product placement (the mug)
I had some material from my sister-in-law because she knew I enjoy sewing and she didn't want it anymore. Thans for the great idea with the hat because I know she'll just love it!!!
great episode!
I'm looking forward to the next one.
it's getting cold here in Israel ;-)
It's getting cold in Vermont too. We had a hard frost last night. I woke up to the lawn frosted over. Good thing for winter clothes wednesdays coming up!
Neta, you live in Israel?? I moved from that area a couple years ago, and I miss the snowless winters. It makes me happy that there is another DIYer besides myself from that region :D
April Pie - be strong!
Oggiecat,
we had our first rain today.. ohh the smell
from which city you are, and where did you moved to?
p.s
check out this web site (if your computer supports Hebrew)
http://www.sew.co.il/
ok so the last post I made was kinda dumb but I was stoked to go to burda just one problem..... There aren't any patterns for mens clothing. I am pretty sure that my friends and bandmates would have a good time laughing at me though. So my question is do you know of anywhere like burda but with patterns for things that I could wear?
i love hats! really, im addicted to them. thanks for the tute!!
so i saw a video of yours on yahoo last week[ish], and pretty much got hooked. you guys are awesome...and...so creative. this is pretty much my new favorite website [it even beats myspace. haha, thats totally saying something]
Im the kind of person that just ignores fashion and wears just what i have. But when i saw this site i just said "wow".
I like to sew and i LOVE hats, so im going to get my old Signer machine working!!
Thanks for the wonderfull inspiration!
ooo! i went right over to humblebumbleb.com and bought up two cutie hats for me and a friend. and it's so fun to know i can make one for myself too :) thanks!
Thank you soooo much!!! I can't wait to see you and your friend in them!!
I love you guys!
totally addicted!
rEALLY REALLY.
I'd really like to learn how to make some awesome ninja gear :D
Thank you so much for the epi-sode!! Notes taken...oh by the way I am know clicking on the banner above!!
I enjoyed the episode very much. They look easy enough to make. Do you plan on doing anything with things to make for your room because mine could use some new curtains or something! Let me know!!!!
I am so glad I got to meet you two! thanks for coming to my town.
badass hat, by the way...
helooo...
i am in dire need of a hat...
but have none...
and do not look good in baseball caps...
so...
i want to learn how to make a fedora type hat...
can you do it???
Hey threadheads, I'm trying to start my own business with purses, remixed clothing, and some of my artwork peices. I've got a section at a hardware store to advertise my stuff (cuz it's for free) but obviously I've not had much sucess. I need some inspiration on how to get my name out there and get small town people interested in some phsychadelic clothing. got any ideas?
I AM A GUY BUT I LOVE THAT HAT!!!!!
(Screaming like a little girl) AHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!
can you do something totally about the winter season??
its getting cold
much appreciated
I think I'm in love. Thanks for being amazing! I have a question- how do you make flares into skinny jeans?
Hi, Pea! Check out the forums - I believe someone posted a tutorial for this. See you there!
PS: Go to the top of the page - "FORUM" is between "LINKS" and "VIDEO."
What happened to the links that you used to use? I always forget to write down the cool links that you have in the videos until long after the video is done and gone. I've noticed that those are no longer posted on the site! Please bring those back!
Oh and what happened to fashion enemy? Good stuff...
Fashion Enemy will be back! I'm not sure exactly when, but someone else will have more precise info.
wow. Those hats are so awsome! I had yours in my head for days after that last episode! OH how great it would be if alot of girls started wearing hats- especially when they look so pin up and gorgeous as you- well you both are yum...
i cant make a hat too well w/o a machine to get tightness and great lines but maybe ill go buy one from that lady on the links !
Thanks so much for this site!
I m laid off and a stoner so this is great lol
I feel the same way, girls are hot in hats, especially these. We need to start a hat revival.
hey you guys what happened to fashio enemy?
Hey! Well i just caught myself up on all of your videos, i just kind of found out about you guys on the web.
I think it would be way cool if you could have a couple more tutorials on here for people who dont have a whole lot of sewing tools. But all of these are AWESOME.
peace.
r u 2 dating ?
u make SUCH a cute couple!!!!
I have a whole lot of Volleyball and basketball t-shirts that are just loose fitting and seem to only be there to wear on my dress down days. What can I do to alter them so I'll like wearing them?
0o0oh Hats neato, but heres my question can i mod that pattern humblebumbleB gives us to make a more peter pan hat and where to find such felt like fabric. it looks like the only felt i find is stiff as a board.
Where can I find cool screen prints?
I Just found the Link to you guys and Im so happy I found you!! Im from latinameríca, Colombia and Im always sewing things.....I will check you all the time!!
how 'bout an episode on how to make cool clothes for our pets. they need some threadbanger lovon' too ^_^.
More hats please!! I have a weird shaped head but LOVE to wear hats but I can never find any that fit the way I like...Solution: MAKE them!!! Problem: Don't have a clue how!!
Love the Hats! I am making one right away for my Murder Mystery dinner party. Thanks!
Hey Threadbangers! Im a long time watcher, first time Poster.
And I have to say I love every episode you guys do! It inspires me so much to make kool DIY things..I havent made anything fantastic yet..but with a lil practice...money...and staying tuned to threadbangers..I hope I will.
But I have a request? I have some pretty awesome buckle biker looking boots that I ADORE! but really can only wear them with skirts because I cant think of any other way that would be stylish and show them off? so if you have any ideas on other ideas? OR have any ideas for my skirt(because its getting colder and I still wanna wear the skirt and boot combo) Id love to hear it!
Thanks guys and keep on rockin =]
lol i love the hats. i'm definitely gonna make one for my aunt. thanks guys!
I love you guys!! I used to do all this kind of stuff in high school...then got married had some kids (LOVE all that stuff) but felt that maybe I had to "grow-up" and I was really missing expressing myself by putting my twist on what I wear!! thanks for bringing out some of the old me!!
i have a big problem living in a small town and the only place to get clothes is at walmart, were plus sizes look like old lady clothes. i ask you guys please help me turn the old lady clothes into clothes i could ware as high school senior with out looking like a old lady. i need help please!
can you tell me when there are craft fairs in South Florida.
because i dont know when they are coming up.
Atomic Holiday Bizaar in Sarasota FL is on December 9, 2007. They have a myspace with all the details. It will be fantastic!!! I'm in south Florida too, West Palm, where abouts are you???
umm....my daughter wants to make a hat too...we do lots of diy stuff together but what would the measurements be for a child (age 7)?
I've not made any for kids, but it shouldn't bee too difficult to alter the pattern, maybe just take a few inches off, like have the brim part 8" and the crown part 5" on the straight side and 2.5" wide. Good luck, Its so cute she wants one.
thanks I'm going to make one today and see how it works out...I am maiking her a faux fur coat for Christmas and if this trial (out of craft felt) works I might use some of the scraps to make her a matching hat!! if I can ever figure out how I will send some pics!!
ok humblebumbleb here are the best working measurements I've been able to make a hat out of..brim 6.75 long then 1.5 on the narrow side and 3 on the fold. the top of the hat that you suggested worked out fine thanks again!!! she's got hers on now and won't take it off!!
WOW! I can't believe I made it on Threadbanger! I'm sooo happy!
I LOVE the books, thank you guys so much for sending them to me. I've been reading them everyday and I spent the weekend doing some thrifting to find materials for the projects in the books. THANK YOU! Rob, Corinne and everyone who makes ThreadHeads happen are amazing. I love the show, I've been watching since episode one, and I'll keep watching!
Thanks again!
Dear thread Banger.
I absolutely love your show and I think it would be awesome if you could give a tutorial on how to make a stuffed bear or animal. I have a lot of friends that are girls and I'm out of money for any type of gift for Christmas for all of them. Can you help me out?
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/cr_needlework_knitting/article/0,1789,HGTV_3263_1368471,00.html
for the knitted Fruit and Vegetable Hats for babys
Yep I want stuff for guys too! Xmas is coming up and I have guy friends to make gifts for but I'm so stuck for ideas...
The show is awesome xxxxxxx
great episode!
100th comment ya'll !
A new Threadbanger record !
you must be so happy XD
WHRE DID IT GO?
Anyone know where the video and instructions to the tie-dye looking T-shirt is? This was done with a fabric spray paint procedure. I want to buy the paint and watch the video again. Please post any clues as to which TAG this video was shown under....thanks so much
you love comments? well heres a comment for ya. You guys are crazy but i like it! your awesome! keep up the good work. i know we all appreciate it :) peace
Hey Rob and Corinne....I work at a youth drop in centre and i do loads of DIY and crafts with the teens but i need some new cool ideas ....no sew would be good .... the kids love making stuff they can use and i try and recycle stuff when i can please help ....
love the show ...yours from the great white north...Gwenren
Hey Rob and Corriene and other Threadbanger members, in this epi. someone asked where you could get free patterns and you answered by pointing up but, where's the Burda Style Banner?!?!?!?
Good question! Not sure where it disappeared to but you can go here: http://www.burdastyle.com/ or click on my name.
does this site look like its getting more popular or is it just me?could you guys show what i could do with old hoodies that dont fit that well anymore, and something to do with socks just for the hell of it too ^.^
I think the Library changes, I'm going to see if I can do something with the local teen center but they are kind of lame...
Gah! not where I wanted that comment, was supposed to be a reply, please disregard
Dear ThreadBangers,
I am not talented in the sewing department. I still adore you and your show. My daughter and I have a company: Fashion Outlaws. We crochet hats! Our design work is based in natural fiber yarns. We adorn with recycled toys, ribbons and organic found objects.
While our work is very different than what you do, I want you to know that we gather much inspiration from the TreadBangers' community.
As hosts, you are both oh so sweet. Thank you.
Regarding STICH, in Austin, Texas, I was there. How come I missed Y'all?
Sheva
Loved the hat tutorial and the cuff tutorial from a little while back. Accessories are cool and manageable projects. Any experience with melting plastic bags to make stuff? Oh, and thanks Corrine for the musical interludes.
Whats bias tape,..how does it work? AHAHAAHAHAAAAAAH
bias tape is simply fabric that has been cut on the bias (diagnal). It is sold at fabric stores. The kind I use is called singlefold bias tape, it is folded once on each side. I iron one side flat, sew that to the right side of the hat, then turn it to the inside so the part that is still folded is now against the inside of the hat, and sew it on. If you cannot find bias tape, you can use anything (lace, trim, or just a strip of fabric). The bias tape just makes it look really clean and finished.
Hey HumbleBumbleB...just wanted to say thanks again for the great tutorial and also for answering questions and being part of our little interactive DIY community. I know everyone really appreciates it ! :)
-Rob
Ahh! Now show us how to make that cute shrug you're wearing Corinne!
Great show this week! Can you have more episodes with projects that come from old unwanted things. Like that purse made from thrift store clothes. Anything that will be cheap because I'm oh so broke. :( Also, I just got my first apartment! So what about some house fashion stuff?!
i love that hat thanks for show me the how to do that lol
u guys this video rocked. hey corrine, i loved the shirt cape u were wearing in this video. how did u make it?
hi!!! i absolutly love your page. I am from Chile so it's a pretty long reach you have! lol
Any way, keep up with the good work,
by!
Mapi.
cool your from Chile.
Hey, I love your show, you totally got me thinking about making and recycling my old clothes. The kids in my gr. 11/12 film and video class seem to enjoy your show as well. We all stop and sometimes watch your diy tuesdays.
i'm soo making one like, right now. it will totally match my 'June Cleaver' dress!
i just found this website and absolutely luv it! keep makin videos! WHOO-HOO!
THREAD HEADS UNITE! you guys should get a sweet theme song and indy mogel brought me here so thank them :) DIY OR DIE.
LOVE the hats. I met you at Atomic and your mustard bumblebee hat is perfection.
BTW-Corinne, the hat looks stellar on you, boo. I'm liking your custom hats for a wedding idea too. Let's run with that.
how did Corrine make or find that brown/white hood thing she wore in the Hair + DIY Wishes vid. I gotta make one I private messaged you Corrine (sorry) and hit the contacted button so I hope you get this and help me out.
P.S. I better not be the only one to say this but Corrine your hot........!
CoOL hats!
You guys are GRRReat!
GRacias humblebumble bee!I have been googling how to make those hats all day!
After seeing your shrug video, I march straight to the thrift store and bought a fuzzy peach sweater with a v neck for my 10-year-old daughter. With a slight variation I followed your video instructions and it turned out great. I'm now hunting for a sweater that will work for me. Thank you!
Another great episode! I want to make a hat, but I don't know what kind of fabric I need. Did Bernda say what kind of fabric she was using??
love the hat: can't wait to try it out
I am looking for a railroad engineers hat pattern. Can anyone help please? Thanks, regards JohnT.
This was a great Video!!! Hurray for Hats. :)
Hey! I just discovered you all on accident on youtube and found my way to your site. I LOVE this video, the hat is AMAZING. I personnally have been sewing off and on for about 2 years and was beginning to get frustrated to the point of stopping again but you both are now my inspiration! Thank you! (oh, and do you all have any videos on making sleeves for fitted shirts!? i have horrible experience with those) much love!