Posts tagged with 'sweatshirt'

How to Make a Jean Collar Sweatshirt

POSTED BY SARA FRANKLIN, MAY 23 2008 08:00 AM | PERMALINK

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 sweatshirt
Seam Ripper
Scissors
Sewing Machine
Pins

1. Take your seam ripper and start ripping off the bottom part of the belt loops.

2. Cut around the waistband and down around the zipper, making sure to leave enough room to sew. If the jeans have a logo on the...
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 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...
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...
How to Make a Scoodie, Hoodies, Scarves, Holly Jolly How To

POSTED BY LINDSEY CHEN, DECEMBER 05 2007 11:10 AM | PERMALINK

This week the mysteries of the Scoodie revealed. What is a scoodie you ask. Only the latest super rad fad in the DIY winter fashion movement. Combine a Scarf with a Hoodie and you get a Scoodie! Learn how to take your old sweat shirt and make one in no time.
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.