Hey there, Thread Heads! This week we take a trip to the Better Than Jam headquarters to get a lesson in contact paper screen printing. We are also announcing our new Janome sewing machine contest so don't miss it!
On this week's episode of Decor It Yourself, Meg announced that she will be giving away a pink tool kit from BUST magazine!
All you have to do is send in a video of a crafty home decor project you have done and you will be in the running to win!
Deadline: May 31st 2008, 12pm EST
Where: upload your videos to threadbanger.com's "upload" section
All entries must be received by 12:30PM ET, Friday May 31st, 2008.
Drawing to be conducted by Next New Networks on or about the Monday following the...
Here are some other options for headboards for your bed that you can make yourself. The DIY Network offers this tutorial of a padded do-it-yourself headboard. Go on over to their site to see all kinds of home projects with detailed lessons.
As always, I turn to Apartment Therapy for ideas and inspiration. They provided the curtain idea in this week's episode and give this lesson on how to make your own.
I then turned to my nesting queen, Martha, who suggests using a door as...
Threadheads attend the world premier of DIY Documentary Beautiful Losers and grab an exclusive interview with the films Director Aaron Rose.
Spring is almost here and you know what that means...SPRING CLEANING time! Meg is going to show us how-to turn an old cabinet into a organizational wonder. Slate paint is soooo cool!
While in Austin for SXSW the Threadheads are meeting up with one of our forum members, Laurel from Ferpecto Fashion. Today she's showing us how to make a 'Slack Dress' from an old pair of mens pants.
This is a very exciting day for ThreadBanger! Meg Allan is not only super talented and cute but she is an amazing DIYer who has been involved in the movement for quite some time. Read her thoughts below..... xoxoxo c p.s. i just looooove a woman with a camera!
"I am just thrilled to join my friends at Threadbanger for 'Decor It
Yourself'! This all began years ago with my one-woman run,
earth-friendly company, Enderby Designs. Enderby makes new, lovely
things out of recycled vintage materials for you...
Hi All!
Do you have home decor projects that you've done? Send in a picture or video to tips@threadbanger.com and the most unique ones will be featured on the ThreadBanger Blog and on Meg's blog, Enderby Nest. The most unique one will win Method's earth friendly home detox kit! Send in your submissions by March 28th 2008.
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 GIRLY OBSTRUCTION randomly placed on any old garment (well, except over at Benjamin Cho, where things may have...
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 outfits around a floppy, wide-brimmed, 70s-inspired topper. Before you think I've gone all J.Lo on you, here's...
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