Posts tagged: clothes
Sewing Two Businesses Together
By ModHomeEcTeacher
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Last week I was contacted by Sarah Doyle of SewingBusiness.com about doing an interview for their blog. When you start thinking about the path you've taken in life, it begins to make sense. I began to sew so that I could have » READ MORE
Create Fresh Summer Scented Linens Year Round.
By ChrisjobI was born in 1982. We ALWAYS had an electric clothes drying machine, and I admit the only times I've used a clothesline to dry my clothes have been outside the United States.
But, I've read the poetry. I know the images. I've seen the commercials. The smell of the sun on your bedsheets is, apparently, an amazing thing. And with THESE tips, apparently even folks like me, can get in on it. All year long.
How to Make a DIY Spray Paint T-Shirt
By threadbangerThis week on Thread Heads, we take a look back at our first episode with a fun T-Shirt stencil and spray paint job. If you have any cool DIY projects like this one, send them in! And don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes!
First, with some poster board, trace a few designs. We picked crosses.
Carefully cut out the shapes.
Using a plain white T, you can make your own color by using some rit dye and boiling water.
On one side of » READ MORE
How to Make a Paper Bag Waist Skirt
By threadbangerThis week on Thread Heads, Morgan Hungerford from Panda Head and Muss Clothing teaches us how to make a cool paper bag waist skirt out of an oversized skirt. We are always looking for new D.I.Y. fashion ideas, so send us what you got! And don't forget to subscribe to the ThreadBanger podcast on iTunes!
What you need:
Skirt (a size or two too big)
Elastic
Scissors
Straight Pins
Ruler
Sewing Machine
How to Make a Paper Bead Necklace
By threadbanger
How to Salvage A DIY T-Shirt Disaster
By threadbangerA few weeks ago, we at Thread Heads showed a cool way to make your own T-Shirt design with some spray paint and a stencil. This proved to be a little tough when we neglected the fact that you needed to use acetate for your stencil. So to fix up all of those disaster shirts, we thought it our duty to come up with a new design using the damaged project. We are always looking for more DIY ideas, so if you have a cool project, send it in! And don't f » READ MORE
Clean Your Closet and Make Space for More 'Good'.
By ChrisjobBlogger Edith Yeung offers sound advice for cleaning not only your storage closet, but your mental/emotional 'closet' as well.
Throw it away when:
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You don’t feel good about it.
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You don’t like it.
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You don’t feel comfortable wearing it.
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You don’t remember you had it.
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You have not worn it even once in the past 12 months.
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It doesn’t fit you anymore.
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The only reason you keep because it is expensive.
Change the "thr » READ MORE
How to Make Your Own Hoodie
By threadbangerHey Guys,
For anyone interested in DIY fashion, we have a great new project to sink your sewing needles into. Although it may be the middle of summer, hoodies are always in style and this is the perfect way to make your own! We at Threadbanger are always looking for new DIY fashion ideas so be sure to send in your projects! And don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes!
Here's what you'll need:
1. A T-shirt
2. Some Newspaper (for cu » READ MORE
Simple sundress
By bryanj I really want to try and make a simple sun dress, but I do not have extensive experience with sewing and was wondering if anyone could give me some tips. My idea is to sew something in cotton, sleeveless with a round neck, probably about knee-length. Any help is appreciated! JoannaMake a Custom Pair of Shorts - Sewing For Dudes (and Ladies) No. 3.
By ChrisjobIt's hot outside. Don't let your fear of showing off your knees prevent you from dressing for the weather. Sew your own pair of shorts, and they'll be as long or short as you please.
Materials
A pair of pants
Sewing machine and thread
Iron
Pins
Scissors
Combination square
1. Take off your pants. Put on the trousers that will become you shorts, and determine where you’d like the length of your shorts » READ MORE
How To Make a Hot Bikini Out of Old T-Shirts
By threadbangerHey gals,
When summer time comes around, I think one of the worst things is finding a cute bathing suit that fits right. And when you do find one, its expensive! Well here's a way you can make your own bathing suit from t-shirts...that way you can customize it to fit and make it your own.
For more DIY fashion tips and How to's subscribe to our iTunes store and check out our website, Threadbanger.
To watch the entire video, click below:
First, y » READ MORE
DIY Clothes Drying Rack.
By ChrisjobMy wife is short, and a high school teacher, so when we find school-appropriate clothes that actually fit, we keep ‘em as far from the dryer as possible. So, tired of having her wardrobe spread all over our living space while drying, I decided it was time for a drying rack. (Our back ‘patio’ has no space for a clothesline.) Problem is, commercially available drying racks may advertise 15 sq. ft of drying space, but that only works if you hang clo » READ MORE
How To Turn Old Clothes into a Reversible Purse
By threadbangerLearn how to turn a couple of old dresses into a brand new reversible purse. We picked up some inexpensive old clothes at our local thrift store.
Thread Heads: How to Turn a T-shirt into a Tank Top
By threadbangerLearn how to turn a plain boy's T-shirt into a girl's camisole using just scissors. No sewing necessary.
Thread Heads: How To Stencil a T-Shirt
By threadbangerLearn how to spray paint your own shirts. Save money and design your own, unique t-shirt. The infamous "Spray Can" Michelangelo gives you an intense lesson with stencils and old T-shirts. Do try this at home!
