Posts tagged make

• 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

• 26 Jan

  Blog: ThreadBanger

  Handmade for Haiti: DIYers UNITE!

    DIYers Unite! Make things! Join the id="tagged_items" post_count="8" Program! Donate items from your Etsy shop for the Handmade for Haiti auction! This is a call to all those crafty folks out there who want to lend a hand and make items to send with Corinne to Haiti. We are looking for blankets, crocheted wash cloths

• 14 Jul

  Blog: TB Projects

  How-to Make a Sunburst Mirror out of Old Magazine Scraps!

   When I saw this how-to on Craftster a while back I fell head-over-heels!  Check out the full instructions and forum feed here. The author admits: I've always wanted an antique sunburst mirror. The only ones i've come across that were of decent quality were well over 0. So when this challenge c

• 16 Jun

  Blog: ThreadBanger

  Make your own swimsuit cover-up: Contest from Make Magazine

   Last week we showed you how to knit a bikini top and today, Craftzine/MAKE magazine and Singer are asking you to stitch up your own beach attire for the Swimsuit Cover-Up Contest going on through July 16th, 2009.  The grand prize? A Singer Fashion Mate Sewing Machine!  Once the entries are all i