Posts tagged with 'sweater'

Celebrity DIY Style: Mango Turtleneck

POSTED BY STACY SCHLYER, AUGUST 18 2008 12:01 PM | PERMALINK

Not only is Penelope Cruz an Oscar nominated actress, but she's also designer. Along with her sister, Monica Cruz, they've launched their own clothing line, Mango. This week, they debut their fall collection and this sweater modeled by Penelope is defintely the most eye catching. Want to make your own Mango style turtleneck? Try Jalie 2805, Burda 7742 or 7747,or Kwik Sew 3455. Be sure to pair one of these patterns up with a fabulous sweater knit which can be found at online retailers...
Remake Old Sweaters into Springy Cardigans!

POSTED BY LEE MEREDITH, APRIL 11 2008 08:00 AM | PERMALINK

Although the weather here in Portland doesn't feel quite like Spring yet, the flowers blooming on the trees have got me thinking about spring-ifying my wardrobe a bit. Cardigans are a must for this time of year, and with my small collection of thrift store sweaters purchased for refashioning, I started a web hunt for pullover-to-cardigan conversion project ideas. Well, the quest was indeed a success! As was my attempt at creating one of my own! Woo! Here are some of my favorite versions by online...
How to Make a Brimmed Beanie Hat Out of an Old Sweater

POSTED BY SARA FRANKLIN, APRIL 04 2008 08:00 AM | PERMALINK

Have you had any problems creating the perfect hat? The brim always turns out to be warped, right? And you don't want to follow the crowd and buy one of those mass produced beanie hats...right? Well, here at Threadbanger we've been overwhelmed with requests for guy fashion, so in this episode we are making an awesome brimmed beanie hat! For more information, watch the video!

Materials:

old sweater
composition notebook
rimmed hat (for measurement)
duct tape
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How to Make a Baby Pod Out of an Old Sweatshirt

POSTED BY SARA FRANKLIN, JANUARY 25 2008 08:00 AM | PERMALINK

Hey Everyone! If you've got a special baby in your life that needs a little something to keep warm in the winter months, we've got an answer for you! Make them a baby pod! Here are some simple instructions to make a cute little baby outfit. For more informatin, watch the video!

1. First take out an old sweatshirt and your baby. Measure your baby from head to toe and diagonally mark the measurement onto your sweatshirt.

2. Now measure around the baby's shoulders, divide that number...
Beanies, Ponchos, Mittens, Holly Jolly How To

POSTED BY LINDSEY CHEN, DECEMBER 12 2007 11:22 AM | PERMALINK

Craft experts Rob & Corinne are at it again! This time we take an old pattern print sweater and turn it into three items! A beanie hat, poncho and mittens. With this quick how-to you will be ready to rock your winter fashion wardrobe. Do it yourself fashion for the next generation, DIY or DIE!
How to Make a Beanie, Poncho, and Mittens from a Sweater

POSTED BY SARA FRANKLIN, DECEMBER 12 2007 08:00 AM | PERMALINK

This time on threadbanger we take an old pattern print sweater and turn it into three items! A beanie hat, poncho and mittens. With this quick how-to you will be ready to rock your winter fashion wardrobe. Do it yourself fashion for the next generation, DIY or DIE! For more information, watch the video!

The Hat

1. Grab an old sweater (we used a leopard print one). Flip the sweater inside out and pin the two layers together.

2. Next measure 10 inches across the bottom starting at one of...
Old Sweater, Shrug, Skirt, Holly Jolly How To

POSTED BY RAMON DESOUZA, DECEMBER 02 2007 11:52 PM | PERMALINK

For the first episode of Holly Jolly How-to's we show you a quick way to convert an old sweater into a matching shrug and skirt set. Now you can stay warm without losing any of your cool factor.
How to Make a Shrug and Skirt Set out of an Old Sweater

POSTED BY SARA FRANKLIN, NOVEMBER 28 2007 08:00 AM | PERMALINK

Here are the step-by-step instructions for making your own matching shrug and skirt out of an old sweater. For more information, check out the video!

This works best with a tight-fitting, tightly-knit sweater.

1. Try on the sweater to get an idea of where you need to make your markings. Get out some tailor's chalk and draw some lines starting at the top front part of the collar and goes all the way around the back.

2. Once you've got your line drawn out,...
Vest Shirt, T Shirt, How To Tuesdays

POSTED BY , AUGUST 07 2007 11:33 AM | PERMALINK

This time on How to Tuesdays we're bringing back the Vest in a whole new way. Move over Ferris Bueller, this quick and easy t-shirt restyling will have you stylin' in no time.