Posts tagged: t-shirt
How to Sew a Ruffly-Top Tee
By DIY Maven
I've been tempted to use one of my favorite tees as a pattern to make more tees for YEARS, but I've always been skeptical about the finish--especially around the neckline. A botched hem-job around the sleeves and bottom wouldn't be as obvious as the one that frames your face. » READ MORE
How to turn a t-shirt into yarn.
By DIY Maven
The Eloominator shows us how to turn old t-shirts into yarn. (Yup, that stuff picture above used to be a t-shirt!) She uses the resulting yarn on a Weave-It Rug Loom or 'any loom on which you can weave 4 ends per inch'. I could see using it to crochet rugs, however. Maybe a shower mat...To yarnify a tee of your own, here's what you'll need:
How to perform sleeve surgery on a tee.
By DIY Maven
I love tees with lightly longer short sleeves. The sad thing is, they're not that easy to find in stores; the happy thing is Oh My Stars shows us how to make our own. Here's what you'll need to give it a go: » READ MORE
How to Upcycle a T-shirt into a Cardigan
By DIY Maven
Cal Patch over on Craftzine turned an oversized t-shirt into a feminine cardi. Yes, she did crochet the fancy new edging--which is another reason you should really learn how to crochet--but you could achieve a similar look by sewing on lacy edging. However, for the crochet version, you'll need....
Curbly Video Podcast: How To Print Custom, One-of-a-Kind Apparel with Skreened.com.
By Chrisjob
Skreened.com fulfills not only the American, but the ultimate, international dream of all humankind: to have anything you could ever desire printed on a t-shirt.
Skreened's technique is efficient and durable full-color process that lays soft, water-based prints right onto the garment. So you can get just one, just for you, with no setup fees, or minimal orders. Plus, Skreened's approach uses sweatshop-free apparel, prints without harmful chemi » READ MORE
How to Crochet a Neckline
By threadbangerFor your next t-shirt reconstruction, shake things up a bit with a 70s-inspired crocheted neckline! Take a trip with Threadbanger to visit Cal of Hodge Podge and learn how to do this unique craft! For more details, watch the video, and for more DIY style, subscribe to Threadheads on iTunes!
Materials:
Old t-shirt
Tiny steel crochet hook (usually for lace/doilies)
Size E crochet hook
Scissors
Needle with a large eye
Apple t-shirts for kids Mac addict
By minnoneHow 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 Dart a T-Shirt
By threadbangerWith How To Tuesdays coming to an end, we're wrapping up our weekly Threadbanger special by taking a lesson out of one of our favorite new books, 99 ways to cut, sew, trim, and tie your t-shirt, and answering a viewer question on how to properly dart your clothing for a better fit. Keep checkin back on Threadbanger.com for more cool shows and remember you can still catch Rob and Corinne every Friday on Thread Heads. We are always looking for grea » READ MORE
How to Make a Vest out of a T-Shirt
By threadbangerWe'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. We are always looking for new cool DIY fashion ideas at Threadbanger, so be sure to send in your ideas! And don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes!
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 Ninja Mittens
By threadbangerTired of your old, ugly mittens? We've got a pretty creative way to whip up some awesome ninja mittens out of a long sleeve T-shirt and a little extra fabric. We at ThreadBanger are always looking for new, crafty DIY projects. So if you have an idea, send it in! And don't forget to subscribe to the ThreadBanger podcast on iTunes!
First, cut off the sleeves of a long-sleeve T-shirt.
Now, cut along the seams and lay the sleeves out flat.
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
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
Print Your Own T-Shirts Using Homemade Stencils
By Chrisjob
Though screen printing is the most efficient way of printing on textiles (check out my how-to here), it’s a lot of work to print a one-of-a-kind t-shirt. Here’s a cool way to create a stencil on the computer, and handprint it upon your shirt. It produces a different aesthetic than silk screening, as your completed shirt won’t look brand new, but nicely broken-in.
Ingredients:
Computer with image editing software (the instructions here are » READ MORE
