Posts tagged CarlyJCais

• 27 Jun

  Blog: ThreadBanger

  How To Make a Laptop Sleeve from a Leather Jacket

   As you may recall from a previous project I posted, we still have the rest of the thrifted leather jacket leftover to something fantastic with!  So with my Hubby's birthday quickly approaching, I decided to make him a homemade sleeve for his laptop computer.  Sure you can buy one from the store

• 04 May

  Blog: ThreadBanger

  Have a DIY Mother's Day! Flowers n Jars Project Roundup

   With Mother's Day just around the corner, probably the biggest question on everyone's mind is what to get for the mother in their lives.  DIY a lovely gift for a Mom of any age - using fabric and glass, two of the best materials known to the modern gal.  Here's an internet roundup of some great

• 27 Apr

  Blog: ThreadBanger

  How to Make a Pair of Boot-Covers from a Leather Jacket

  After spotting this editorial in Lucky Magazine back in winter, I decided I wanted a foldover-style boot too!  So chic - and it visually slims up your legs, working in both casual and more edgy ensembles.  But since I always make instead of buying new unless I absolutely must, I'm not going to plo

• 20 Apr

  Blog: ThreadBanger

  How to Make a Ruffled Top from a Men's Shirt

    Tomorrow being Administrative Professionals' Day I wanted to create something that's fashionable yet doesn't scream "look at me!" (and is totally appropo for the office!).  With Earth Day just around the corner as well, what could be more eco than upcycling?  Steal a button-down from your g

• 13 Apr

  Blog: ThreadBanger

  How To Make a Knotted Cord Belt

  Summer is almost upon is, and style inspired by the African continent is in!  Bold prints, bright colors, beads, and lacing: we're seeing it on the runways and on fashionable girls on the street.  Create this knotted belt out of satin cord and add jewelry findings for a fashion-forward Moroccan i

• 06 Apr

  Blog: ThreadBanger

  How To Make a Button-Embellished Top

   Inspiration photos from MaisonMartinMargiela.com Inspired by the original DIY'er, Martin Margiela, I've dipped into my overflowing stash of mismatched buttons to craft a fabulously avant-garde-style t-shirt.  The shirt I used was actually one of my husband's that he discarded due to a couple

• 30 Mar

  Blog: TB Projects

  How To Sew a Summer Tank Dress

    The temperature's rising, but maybe you've tired of the ol' tanktop-and-jeans ensemble.  Maybe you want a go-to summer dress but still want it to be comfortable for when it gets really hot.  Revamp a tanktop with the addition of an old men's tee,** and live in soft-washed cotton comfor