Posts tagged reconstruction

• 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!

• 31 Mar

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  Win the Sistah's of Harlem Book: T-Shirt Makeover!

    The Sistahs of Harlem book giveaway runs along the same lines as our Summer Rayne Oakes book giveaway (which is still going on by the way).   We're sending 5 of our lucky Twitter followers a copy of the Sistah's T-Shirt Makeover that features 20 ways to transform your simple T into a ki

• 27 Mar

  Episode: Projects

  Sistahs of Harlem T shirt Makeover

  Winter is so last season. Spring here we come....This week Threadbanger meets up with the Sistahs of Harlem for a long overdue T-shirt recon. Check them out here! And don't forget their books! Follow Threadbanger on Twitter to win a copy...  

• 27 Mar

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  Our Top Ten Favorite T-Shirt Recons OF ALL TIME!

  Kat Von D's T-shirt Cutting Class Ryan Moore's Shorts from and old Tee link to forum thread     How to turn a T-shirt into a sexy dress with Gianny LZombied's No Sew Dangerous Skirt and Top link to forum thread    How To Make a Bikini, Bklyn Renegade Craft Fair, Threa

• 03 Oct

  Episode: ISpyDIY

  American Sewing Expo, Tee Shirt + Flannel = New Hoodie, Threadbanger

  WOOHOO! Rob and Corinne invade the American Sewing Expo in Novi, Michigan and get a sweet tutorial from the new winners of the Threadbanger/Janome Sewing Machine.American Sewing ExpoSistahs of HarlemBack to Back Fiber ProductsThreadbanger Scoodie Episode

• 23 Jun

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  Threadless T-shirt Recon Contest!

     Win a gift certificate for a Threadless Tee shirt! Just submit a video of you doing a reconstruction of one of your old tee shirts! Deadline: July 12th 2008, 12:30pm ESTWhere: upload your videos to threadbanger.com's "upload" sectionAll entries must be received by 12:30PM ET, Saturday J

• 23 May

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  How to Make a Jean Collar Sweatshirt

  Thanks to amazing forum member Ryan Moore for this idea and lesson! To see his tutorial in more detail, check out the video!  Materials: Old pair of jeans (or just the top waistband with zipper part)Plain crew neck sweatshirtSeam RipperScissorsSewing MachinePins  1. Take your seam ripper a

• 18 Apr

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  How to Crochet a Neckline

  Take a trip to visit Cal of Hodge Podge and learn how to do a crocheted neckline on a t-shirt! For more details, watch the video! Thanks Cal!!  Materials:Old t-shirtTiny steel crochet hook (usually for lace/doilies)Size E crochet hookScissorsNeedle with a large eye     I