Posts tagged: do-it-yourself
Cafe noir is still in the work...
By cafe Noirso here we are one year in the construction of the infamous CafeNoir...
I posted some pics on the web
before http://picasaweb.google.com/fred.millot/CafeNoirFirstWalkInJan2006#
and after http://picasaweb.google.com/fred.millot/October2008#
enjoy
DIY living easter present
By intouchozA great DIY easter present to create.
Instead of using plastic imitation grass in an Easter basket, why not give your child a natural Easter basket, filled with sprouted wheat grass. Start at least one week in advance and you will have a lush, living blanket of grass in time for Easter Sunday. For more details, go to http://ecobites.com/eco-kids-magazine/2.html
Recycling tires can be fun and creative
By intouchoz
Tires are one of the most difficult items to recycle today. But a solution is needed. Millions of tires are dumped yearly at landfill sites or illegal deposits.
Finding a new use for recycled tires helps the environment and it’s an easy way to make a tree swing or sandbox or tunnels for your backyard for h » READ MORE
What to do with your old towels
By intouchozSo what do you do with your old towels???? They're barely good for one dry, and then only if you happen to be no more than about a metre tall. They take up valuable cupboard space, yet still we mulishly hang on to them.
We don't let anything slip through our fingers if we can possibly find another use for it.We are talking about our old towels.
So, what do we do with an old towel?.
Of course the obvious comes to mind immediately, but we can re-u » READ MORE
Spice Rack 2.0
By vaughnaustin
Just over a year ago, my wife and I decided we were tired of digging for spices while cooking or, worse yet, discovering at the last minute that we didn’t have what we needed. It was time for some serious organization. I let my obsessive compulsive nature take over and worked up a pretty good system. In the process, we freed up a lot of valuable kitchen cabinet space, but as time passed, we decided my first attempt at a homemade spice rack was a » 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 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
How to Make Overalls
By threadbangerHey guys,
It's the middle of the summer, and for most of us, that means it's time to get outside and do some yardwork. Here at ThreadBanger, we came up with a great way to make your own overalls to do some down and dirty gardening! We're always looking for new, crafty DIY projects. So if you have any cool ideas, send them in! And don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes!
What you need:
- Two pairs of jeans, a seam ripper, a sewing machine.
How to tailor your own shirt
By threadbangerRecently, we received a video submission from John Paul. He wanted to know how to make a baggy shirt fit, because we all know how expensive it is to get a shirt made specifically tailored for you.
We're going to show you a little method that we think is the best called the "Pinch and Pin"
To watch the entire video, click below. Also, remember to subscribe to our iTunes store for more DIY fashion tips or check out our website, Threadbanger.
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D.I.Y. Screen Printing
By threadbangerEver wanted to learn how to screen print right from your very own home? Well we'll show you the easy way with just a few simple steps. You can subscribe to our DIY videos on iTunes and check our website for more D.I.Y. lessons and info. Watch the entire video below and see below for step-by-step instructions.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
- embroidery hoop (as big as you want your image to be)
- mod podge; water resistant glue
- thinly woven mess fabric
- f » READ MORE
How To Tie Dye... Punk Rock Style!!!
By threadbanger
Ever wanted to tie dye your own shirts but maybe thought it would be too messy? Well here's a simple and mess free method to a kick ass tie dyed shirt... punk rock style of course!
Below, we'll show you how - including a video of the whole process at the bottom!
Check out our website or subscribe to our videos on iTunes so you can watch all of our episodes and how-to's.
1. You will need an old shirt and a few different cans of spray paint. » READ MORE
Home for the Holidays Gifts (for me!)
By alttext
My wishlist includes a couple photo related items (of course) and then some magazines and a book that are really great at helping me hone my home design senses and refresh me so I can get some more posts onto Curbly!
- A digital frame to show all the photos that don't fit on my photowall.
- The Home by Design: Transforming Your House Into a Home book is along the same lines as the book my house is based on The Not So Big House (that's it on the cove » READ MORE
