Posts tagged: threadbanger
How to Make Boy Shorts
By threadbangerHaven't done laundry in a while? Need some more underwear? Well, take a lesson from Rob and Ruffeo Hearts Lil' Snotty and turn your old t-shirts into a pair of boy shorts! And put off doing laundry for another day... Watch the full Episode here!
First thing to do is to draw out a design
Take out a t-shirt, you can use the same sleeves but Maxwell uses sleeves from another t-shirt to spruce up the color. You'll also need to h » READ MORE
Wicked Witch Costume
By threadbangerAfter an awesome interview with Wicked costume designer, Susan Hilferty, Corinne is going to show you how to make an intense witch costume- worthy of the Broadway show!
Wath the full episode HERE!
To make the skirt, Corinne took an old long stretchy black dress and cut it across the waist line.
Fold it in half length wise and draw a line down the middle of the back then cut down the line.
Cut a two and half inch strip that is a » READ MORE
How to Make a Big Foot Costume
By threadbangerTo learn how to this Big Foot Costume, watch the full episode with Rob and Corrine.
You will need a 2 recycled fur coats (fake or vintage).
On the center back line, cut the coat five inches from wherever your crotch line is.
Then cut a slit on the center back neck line, so the neck does not not choke you.
Make two leg tubes lining up one side of the crotch slit with the one side of the coat opening right sides together. Sew a » READ MORE
How to Make a Strait Jacket
By threadbanger
Fold back the button p » READ MORE
How To Make a Steampunk Shirt
By threadbangerThis week on Threadbanger learn how to make a Steampunk shirt! For more Steampunk outfits and accessories visit Threadbanger.com. It was Steampunk Week! So also learn how to make goggles, bustles, gloves, and more!
Place an old long sleeve shirt out in front of you and, with some chalk, sketch a front breast plate pattern to the front. Take a piece of newspaper and trace half of your pattern onto it. Fold over and cut out. » READ MORE
How To make a Backpack from an old Men's Jacket
By threadbangerHow to Make a Backpack from an old Men's Jacket
Visit us at Threadbanger.com for more tutorials and videos!
First, get yourself an old men’s jacket- they are a-plenty at any thrift or vintage shop. The bigger the better.
Detach the sleeves at the seem. Remove the collar and take out any shoulder pads or stuffing that’s going to get in your way.
Shape
the bag, Rob arranges the front pockets of the jacket to be on t » READ MORE
How To Make a Shirred Fabric Summer Dress
By threadbangerThis week a special SewingTips 101 will show you how to shirr fabric and create a cool new summer dress. So check out the videocheck out the video and get to work on some easy breezy summer clothes! For more DIY projects, subscribe to Threadbanger on iTunes!
For this project you will need:
Elastic thread
Regular Thread
Pins
Scissors
A Sewing Machine
Fabric
For this dress you'll need to buy elastic thread and hand wind the elastic thread around » 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
How to Make an Apron out of Old Jeans
By threadbangerThreadbanger has been flooded with questions of what to do with old jeans, here is one concoction that won't leave you messy in the kitchen! On this episode of Decor it Yourself, Meg shows us how to make an
apron out of an old pair of jeans. For more information and details, check out the video! For more ideas and tutorials like this, subscribe to Threadheads on iTunes!!
Materials:
Old Jeans
Sewing Machine/Hand Sewing Supplies
Scissors
T » READ MORE
How to Make a Jean Collar Sweatshirt
By threadbangerEver wonder what would happen if you bred a pair of jeans and a sweatshirt? Well check out this baby! This jean collar sweatshirt is a great diy style that looks great on guys. Thanks to amazing Threabanger forum member Ryan Moore for this idea and lesson! To see his tutorial in more detail, check out the video. Want more Threadheads DIY fashion? Subscribe now on iTunes! Just do it!
Materials:
Old pair of jeans (or just the t » READ MORE
How to do a Blind Hem Stitch on your Sewing Machine
By threadbangerThis is the go-to hem for anything more formal where you don't want to be able to see a line of stitching on the bottom. It is called a blind hem for obvious reasons -- you can't see the hem! Amazing! And professional! To do this, you need to have a blind hem foot for your sewing machine. Thanks to the Diana Rupp of Make Workshop! Check out her book Sew Everything Workshop! To see this tutorial in live action, check out the Threadheads vid » READ MORE
How to Make a Button Necklace
By threadbangerThese little buttons always seem to collect from events, gifts, political races, concerts, and such. Do you ever do anything with them besides let them sit around the house? Put them to use! Here, Threabanger forum member Mama Sass shows us how to take the buttons and turn them into a far-out necklace. Thanks so much to Mama Sass for teaching us how to do this, and to Making Stuff: An Alternative Craft Book. For more information, check out » READ MORE
How to Make Earrings out of Bottle Caps
By threadbangerOne man's trash truly is another man's treasure! Take old bottlecaps and make them into thse great earrings. Paint them black like we did, or even paint colorful designs! For more information on this project and more, check out the video! For more DIY projects, subscribe to Threadbanger on iTunes!
Materials:
4 Bottlecaps
Old Magazine
Hammer
Nail
White paint, other colors as well
20 gauge silver wire
Earring pieces
1. Pl » READ MORE
How to Make a Mummy Costume
By threadbangerThis is so much better than using a roll of toilet paper! Using old clothes and sheets you have laying around the house, or buying some from the thrift store, follow Rob of Threadbanger to make your own realistic mummy costume! For more information on this project, watch the video, and for more tutorials of do it yourself fashion, subscribe to Threadheads on iTunes!
Materials:
White sheets (2)
White pants/jeans
White long sle » READ MORE
How to Make a Shrug and Skirt Set out of an Old Sweater
By threadbangerHere are the step-by-step instructions for making your own matching shrug and skirt out of an old sweater. For more information, check out the video!
This works best with a tight-fitting, tightly-knit sweater.
1.
Try on the sweater to get an idea of where you need to make your
markings. Get out some tailor's chalk and draw some lines starting at
the top front part of the collar and goes all the way around the back.
Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas
By threadbangerHere are some recycled gift wrapping ideas suitable for any occasion! For more information, check out the video!
Potato Stamps on a Brown Paper Bag:
1.
Get out an old potato, cut it in half. With a marker, cut a simple
shape onto the potato. With an exacto knife, carefuly cut away the
negative parts of your shape. And, you have a potato stamp!
2. Take out an old paper bag, open up the bottom, and cut it down the sides » READ MORE
How to Create a Sweeney Todd Vintage Inspired Ruffle Shirt
By threadbangerHere is a quick and easy way from Threadbanger to add ruffles to any plain old button-down shirt. To see more information on this and to find out how to make a Sweeney Todd inspired dress, watch the episode! Want more Threadheads diy style? Subscribe on iTunes!
1. Grab a solid colored button-up and either a printed button up or cool piece of fabric.
2. Now cut out 6 1 1/2 to 2 inch strips of your printed shirt. » READ MORE
How to Make a Sweeney Todd Vintage Inspired Dress
By threadbangerHey guys! Here is how to diy dye a skirt to create your very own Victorian costume! For more information on this style and to see how we created a Sweeney Todd/Victorian-inspired shirt for Rob, watch the video!
Materials:
standard bridal petticoat
Rit dye
rubber gloves
old towel
newspaper
large pot
salt
detergent
stirrer
scissors
pins
sewing machine
1. First put down some newspaper, put on the g » READ MORE
How to Make a Picnic Blanket Backpack Out of T-shirts
By threadbangerDo you have an abundance of extra t-shirts lying around that you have no use for? Do they not fit you or are they too worn out? Well, with the help of Threadbanger you can take those t-shirts and make your own Picnic Blanket Backpack! All you need is 10 shirts to make blanket, backpack, and even pillow. So whip one up and go outside! For more information, watch the video, and for more Threadbanger diy style, subsribe to Threadheads on iTunes
How to Make a Rain Poncho Out of a Shower Curtain
By threadbangerRob and Corinne of Threadbanger are at it again, this time re-using and recyling a shower curtain! Take one of your shower curtains and make it into a unique rain poncho following these directions. For more info, watch the video! Want to make more recycled and individual fashion? Subscribe to Threadheads on iTunes!
Materials:
Shower curtain, sewing machine, nylon thread (we used transparent), tissue paper, leather sewing ma » READ MORE
