Posts tagged refashion

• 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

• 23 Apr

  Episode: TB Projects

  ReFashioned Tees into Tote, Earth Day, ThreadBanger Projects

  Happy Earth Day,Week,Year! This week a t-shirt tote tutorial... Nice alliteration!

• 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

• 09 Apr

  Blog: ThreadBanger

  Weekly DIY Roundup: Spring Sewing Projects!

     I decided to plan a 24 hour Make-a-Long for tomorrow (Saturday), and while participants can spend their time making anything they want, I'll be focusing on mostly clothing/sewing projects, since that's a crafty area that gets often neglected by me... I've done tons of sewing project rou

• 06 Jul

  Blog: ThreadBanger

  Celebrity DIY Style: Recycled Denim Skirts

    I love window shopping - not only does it keep me on top of the current trends, but it also gives me a ton of inspiration as to what my next project might be.  Take, for instance, this denim skirt from Abercrombie - it's cute, trendy (everyone from Gisele to Lily Allen have been spotted

• 28 Feb

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  PTB February: And the winner is...

  We recieved some fantastic entries for the month's Project ThreadBanger! The scores have been tallied, so onto the winners!First off, the winner of the short challenge (make an electronic cover): In first place, AwayFromTheLight's, with 12 points.In second place, wendonio, with 3 points.  

• 11 Mar

  Episode: ThreadHeads

  SXSW Day 2, How-To make a Slack Dress, Thread Heads

  While in Austin for SXSW the Threadheads are meeting up with one of our forum members, Laurel from Ferpecto Fashion. Today she's showing us how to make a 'Slack Dress' from an old pair of mens pants.