Posts tagged dress

• 12 Aug

  Blog: Projects

  Men's Shirt into Cute Summer Dress

     Carly sent in a link to her blog "Chic Steals" where she posted this adorable dress she made out of a men's shirt. It is still pretty darn hot outside so give this little number a try and be sure to send in some pictures!

• 08 Jul

  Blog: Projects

  Glass Half Full: 7 More Weeks of Summer

  Now that the 4th of July 2009 is a waning, week-old memory, retailers want you to believe that back-to-school is right around the corner. Ignore them! Some of the greatest and warmest weeks of summer are still approaching, so here's a few beach-inspired crafts to keep you in the summer mood.Beach ba

• 24 Jun

  Blog: ThreadBanger

  Weddings: For what you can't DIY, there's still handmade

  Four of my friends got engaged this week, which certainly got me thinking about weddings  - not to mention it's also DIY wedding month! Since Meg has the DIY of it covered, it's worth it to think about wedding essentials that are more difficult to DIY. Items such as jewelry and the wedding dress c

• 22 Jun

  Blog: ThreadBanger

  Celebrity DIY Style: Celebrity Weddings

     Whether you're a celebrity or not, one thing that rings true for everyone - all eyes are on the bride which means, it's all about the dress.  If you're planning a wedding on a budget, a true DIY girl and want to create your own gown, or just don't want a 'cookie cutter' dress, it's tim

• 26 May

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  Celebrity DIY Style: Kristin Davis Strapless Style

     Summer is just around the corner, but in many parts of the country the temperatures are already heating up.  Kristin Davis' strapless, belted frock is perfect for a Memorial Day BBQ or a night on the town.  To re-create this look try McCall 4460 or 5850 or New Look's create your own d

• 19 May

  Blog: Projects

  Turn Last Year's Maxi Dress into a Mini with Diana Eng

  Recently Craftzine featured this long-dress to short-dress tutorial from Project Runway alum and Threadbanger guest Diana Eng.  She writes, "Summer 2008 was the summer of the maxi dress, sweet and long, with a full, feminine skirt...But now what's a gal to do in summer 2009 when flirty, short skir

• 24 Apr

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  Weekly DIY Roundup: Handmade Prom Dresses!

     Well it's that time again, Threadheads, time for some handmade prom dress inspiration!  Last year here at Threadbanger, we gave you lots of handmade prom goodness, like Lindsey's Top 10 Most Wacky Dresses blog post, which included Adrienne Beiler's duct tape dress!  See tons more duct

• 23 Mar

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  Celebrity DIY Style: Courtney Cox Color Block Dress

    Sometimes the best dresses are simple enough to let the fabric speak for itself.  Courteney Cox started filming her new televison program, Couger Town, and wore a stunning color block dress while shooting scenes.  Recreating this dress starts with finding a basic 'sundress' style patte