Posts tagged with 'pattern'
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How To Make a Jean Purse, Rachael Ray, Thread Heads
September 14, 2007This week, a recap of the Thread Heads first ever national television debut on the Rachael Ray show. Plus, how to make a purse out of an old pair of jeans in response to a new viewer we snagged from the show, questions, bloopers, a bunch of special announcements and surprises you wont want to miss. Vote for our spot on Rachael Ray for our chance for another segment on their show!
- Rachael Ray Show
- Music Video: Honey Root "Heavy Drops"
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Corset Pattern
February 8, 2008(thanks to our new intern Melinda for making this awesome step by step!)
1. First, measure your front from the top of your bust to your waist. draw a line on your pattern paper with that measurement.
2. Next, take your bust measurement subtract 2 inches from that measurement and divide that number by 2.
3. Mark the half way point on the top line. Mark a point two inches to the left of the halfway point and 1-3 inches down (1 inch for A cup, 2 inches for B cup, 3 inches for C cup and so...
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Boxers Pattern
February 8, 2008(thanks to our new intern Melinda for making this awesome step by step!)
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How To Make A Corset
February 8, 2008Hey everyone!
Here are the step by step instructions on how to make the corset! Good luck! For more details, watch the video!
1. Check out our blog for detailed instructions on how to make your own corset pattern. Once you have your pattern made, decide what fabric you want to use for the liner and outer shell. Take your pattern, lay it on your fabric and carefully pin it down.
2. Now, cut it out an inch outside the pattern for seam allowance. If you need to, trace around... -
How To Make Boxers from Old Pillowcases
February 8, 2008If you saw the video and you want step by step instructions on how to make those rad anti-Valentine's Day boxers, here it is!
1. First you'll need to make a pattern for your boxers. Check our blog for instructions. Once you've made your pattern, pin them on a pillowcase and cut them out making sure to cut through both sides of the pillowcase so you have 4 pieces total.
2. Now lay your identical pieces back on top of one another, pin and sew together the front and back pieces to...
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Applying Appliques and Iron on Transfers, Thread Heads
February 22, 2008It's time to take control of your wardrobe. This week the Threadheads show you some quick and easy ways to apply applique's and iron on transfers.
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Prom Dresses, Bow Ties, Thread Heads
February 29, 2008This week is all about Prom! We show you how to take an old 80's dress and make it 2008. Guys, we didn't forget about you! Learn how to make a simple bow tie out of an old scarf.
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Patterns, Burda Style, Compai Book Release Party, Thread Heads
March 7, 2008The pattern. Both beautiful and complicated. This week were taking the cue from CurleQ94 and hangin with the ladies of Burda Style for a helpful pattern lesson, plus were celebrating with the ladies of Compai at their new book opening in Brooklyn.
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Deep Thoughts
March 7, 2008
I have never used a "real" pattern. Yes, I've created my own and made nice things from them but never in my life attempted a professional pattern. Shocking, I know. Honestly, they scared the crap out of me. There have been several times that I felt all ambitious and decided to go for it. Then I would pull the pattern out of the envelope open it up and that's about as far as I would get. The most use I've ever gotten out of a "real" pattern is making other patterns out of them and wrapping gifts with...
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Designing Your Own Fabric
March 31, 2008
One of my favorite aspects of sewing is the planning stage. I love looking at a pattern and envisioning how it would look in a varitey of fabrics. Most of the time I can find material that will work for the project I have in mind. However, there are times I would love to make something in a fabric that doesn't seem to exist... that's when I wish I could design my own material. Thankfully, that dream may not be too far away - a new website, Spoonflower, will offically launch in May and has been...
