Posts tagged jacket
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20 Nov
Blog: ThreadBanger
Weekly DIY Roundup: Knit Sweater Patterns!
Ok I know this is the time of year when knitters start gift knitting like mad, but for me it's also the time I start daydreaming about knitting a sweater for myself - I never actually knit one, but oh how I love to dream about it! So I wanted to share some of my personal favorite swea
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01 Jun
Blog: ThreadHeads
Celebrity DIY Style: Balmain Jackets
While it looks like these celebrities are channeling Michael Jackson, what they are wearing are the latest trend in outerwear - Balmain Jackets. These coats with the severe shoulder pads have been seen on stars such as Rihanna, Beyonce, and Victoria Beckham. While there are no jacke
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01 Dec
Blog: ThreadHeads
Amazing DIY Flower Jacket
Stopping by one of my favorite blogs, Orange Beautiful, I found this great idea. Have you ever loved a garment so much, but cannot afford it? Make it your self! Try this new flower jacket on for size. This would make a perfect gift for someone this holiday season, or just keep it for your self! &nbs
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17 Oct
Blog: ThreadHeads
How to Make a Strait Jacket
How to make a Strait Jacket! Watch the full episode! To start the Strait Jacket, you will need two cream colored button down shirts, one bigger than the other. You will also need 6-8 black or dark brown leather belts. (try to use belts with thinner, smoother leather) Start with the larg
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30 Sep
Blog: ThreadHeads
Knit & Crochet Show, Part 1: Knit
A couple weekends ago (on the 12th) I got a chance to go to The Knit & Crochet Show put on by the Crochet Guild of America and The Knitting Guild Association, which happened to take place up the street from me here in Portland, OR. There was a vendor fashion show and lots of fun stuff to look at, s
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26 Jun
Blog: ThreadHeads
How-To make a Japanese Inspired Jacket from a hoodie!
Here's a really great tutorial by our own Threadbanger forum member Alsn on how to make a trendy Japanese jacket seen below (though I'm not sure that its ONLY limited to Japanese trends) from an old hoodie. I really loved this method and it's pretty simple!
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12 May
Blog: ThreadHeads
The Biker Look
I've always loved biker jackets - whether they be in leather, denim, suede, or a sturdy twill... this is one look that I'm happy to say is making a comeback. In fact, the March 2008 issue of Lucky magazine reported biker jackets as one of the hottest spring trends. Of course, celebrit
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