Posts tagged recon

• 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

• 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

• 25 Jul

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  Weekly DIY Roundup: T-Shirts into Tank Tops!

  Anyone else wanting more tank tops for the summer? While Portland summer weather is mild in comparison, I've still been wanting to cut up some t-shirts and make them into more comfy tank tops, which can be super simple or crazy elaborate, or somewhere in between. There are some great books on the