Posts tagged simplicity

• 18 May

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  Celebrity DIY Style: Jennifer Lopez's Tunic

    Now that it's (almost) summer, I'm on the lookout for fresh tops to wear on hot days.  My favorite was worn by Jennifer Lopez who sported this very cute, heavily beaded tunic on the set of her movie The Back-Up Plan.  There are just a few similar pattern styles that lend themselves to

• 15 May

  Episode: Projects

  How-to Fashion Sketch, Threadbanger Projects

  This week, Rob and Corinne take a trip to Simplicity Pattern Co. to get a lesson in fashion sketching. Don't think you can draw? Fooey! Give it a try!Simplicity Patterns

• 24 Mar

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  Crazy for Quilts 2009 Contest! The Alliance for American Quilts

     The Alliance for American Quilts (AAQ) is hosting a quilt contest with wonderful prizes: 1st place is valued at $750 - $1000, 2nd includes a generous array of quilting tools and supplies valued at $500 and 3rd includes EQC software and books valued at $250.  There are two easy categori

• 06 Mar

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  Celebrate Spring! Simplicity and BurdaStyle Combine Patterns!

                                                                          So, spring has sprung, or at least winter's on its last leg.  Speaking of legs, spring means exposed knees, and I know you want to show em'

• 09 Feb

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  Celebrity DIY Style: Fantasia's Grammy Dress

     Before any awards show begins, you can usually see me transfixed in front of the television watching the red carpet arrivals.  While I love intricate or funky gowns, I'm always drawn to dresses that I can wear to something other than a special occasion.  The dress that stood out for m

• 05 Nov

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  Halloween Goody Bag Giveaway

  For all of those who missed the Threadbanger Handcrafted Halloween Party, I have some good news for you. We have 3 leftover goody bags that can be yours if you are one of the first 3 people to leave a comment with your forum name.Here's what the bag includes:Craft MagazineIron On LettersGeneration

• 30 Oct

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  Reminder: Threadbanger Handcrafted Halloween Party TODAY!

     Calling all New Yorkers!!! Tonight is the night we've all been waiting for: Threadbanger's Handcrafted Halloween Party in NYC at the Mercury Lounge. Time: 8pmRSVP: threadbangerparty@gmail.comWhere: Mercury Lounge: 217 E. Houston St, NYC If you're still on the fence about attending, here a

• 22 Sep

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  Celebrity DIY Style: Duro Isn't Dead

   Three years ago Duro Olowu had the hottest 'it' dress around - The Duro. It became so popular, that almost all the "Big 4" pattern companies had their own version (admittedly, I even made my own). I had thought that this look was over, but saw a recent photo of Kelly Ripa in an Ana Sui kimon