Posts tagged vintage

• 04 Nov

  Blog: ThreadBanger

  What I Wore, Mad Men

   I love the styles on Mad Men. Check out this show on how-to recreate a classic 60's look from our new sister network, Confashional. Let me know what you think of the new show and of course the Mad Men style in the comments below.

• 19 Jun

  Blog: Projects

  Weekly DIY Roundup: Pillowcase Projects!

   Pillowcases feel like the perfect summer crafting material to me - lightweight, colorful (often flowery) prints, small for quick projects... Betz White has recently posted about her pillowcase inspiration, which led her to design this shirred pillowcase top, and share a tutorial on the Craft blog!

• 12 Jan

  Blog: Decor It Yourself

  DIY Red Carpet

   Not all of us have stylists or the ability to rent frocks and kicks from the fanciest designers. So until we do, this is how we fake it. To rock the red carpet DIY-style for the Bride Wars premiere last Tuesday, I gathered some of my favorite classic pieces to choose the right ensemble.  

• 19 Nov

  Episode: Projects

  How to make a Steampunk Outfit, Threadbanger

  In conclusion to Threadbangers Steampunk week, Rob and Corinne show how to construct outfits for both the Steampunk Gentleman and Ladies.ManicalMickey Vest Tutorial Goggle TutorialTruly VictorianBustle DressLaraCorsetsLouise BlackTopsy Turvy DesignHumble Bumble B Hat Tutorial 

• 14 Nov

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  Weekly DIY Roundup: Ski Masks!

  You've probably seen these ski masks by now, which are in an issue of McCall's magazine from 1965 (bigger pictures can be seen on Swapatorium):I was first introduced to them by a friend about 4 years ago, and I got so inspired that I eventually tried making some of my own masks.  I made three knit

• 16 Oct

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  (Re)Boot

  vintage boot photo by flickr user mdthphys. I am a boot junkie. There is nothing like reaching that midpoint in October when the weather has juuuust about turned into Fall for good (and Winter is right around the corner) - it's a call for the end of any ill-advised Summer sandals and DEFINITELY mar

• 03 Sep

  Blog: Decor It Yourself

  DIY & Vintage Wedding

      Adding vintage pieces to your wardrobe or wedding is a great way to cut down on mass consumerism. At least vintage pieces have been used before and you aren't contributing to big business costs. Most of them are collected by individuals and small business owners like these Etsians. A

• 13 Aug

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  Under Where?

  I love love love love love (should I say it again?) LOVE wearing vintage slips as dresses during the dog days of Summer; they're light and airy and as long as they're not scandalously see-through I'm content to rock them sans layering (with full coverage undergarments, of course). This is a trend th