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How 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 the front of the bag so he folds the appropriate length over which is roughly four to five inches on each side.... »MORE
How To Make a Shirred Fabric Summer Dress
By threadbanger
This 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 threadRegular ThreadPinsScissorsA Sewing MachineFabricFor this dress you'll need to buy elastic thread and hand wind the elastic thread around the bobbin. Then put the bobbin in the machine and, using regular thread for the top, set your machine to a straight stitch with the longest length possible.I... »MORE
How to Crochet a Neckline
By threadbanger
For 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-shirtTiny steel crochet hook (usually for lace/doilies)Size E crochet hookScissorsNeedle with a large eye In order to do this project, you need to know the basics of crocheting! Wanna learn? Check the How to Crochet blog or video :) **If you run out of string, take a... »MORE
How to Make an Apron out of Old Jeans
By threadbanger
Threadbanger 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 JeansSewing Machine/Hand Sewing SuppliesScissorsTwine/StringScrap pieces of fabric 1. Lay the jeans on a flat surface and cut a straight line from the crotch to one leg. 2. Cut... »MORE
How to Make a Jean Collar Sweatshirt
By threadbanger
Ever 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 top waistband with zipper part)Plain crew neck sweatshirtSeam RipperScissorsSewing MachinePins 1. Take your seam ripper and start... »MORE
How to do a Blind Hem Stitch on your Sewing Machine
By threadbanger
This 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 video. If you're craving more diy style, subscribe to Threadheads on iTunes! 1. Turn... »MORE
How to Make a Button Necklace
By threadbanger
These 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 the video! For more DIY stuff from Threadheads, subscribe on iTunes! Materials:Bunch of buttonsHammerWire Cutters Needle Nose... »MORE
How to Make Earrings out of Bottle Caps
By threadbanger
One 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 BottlecapsOld MagazineHammer NailWhite paint, other colors as well20 gauge silver wireEarring pieces 1. Place a bottlecap right side facing up on the magazine. Use the hammer and nail to make a hole in the middle. 2. Take the hammer and bottlecaps outside. Starting with the wrong side... »MORE
How to Make a Mummy Costume
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This 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/jeansWhite long sleeve shirt (preferably turtleneck)Box of 100 tea bagsSome 3-5 gallon bucketsSeam ripperSewing MachineScissor 1. Get that dirty, off-white, century-old mummy look by dying all of the material in... »MORE
How to Make a Shrug and Skirt Set out of an Old Sweater
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Here 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. 2. Once you've got your line drawn out, take out your scissors and cut along the line. 3.... »MORE
Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas
By threadbanger
Here 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 so it lays flat. 3. Get out some acrylic paint and brush it onto your... »MORE
How to Create a Sweeney Todd Vintage Inspired Ruffle Shirt
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Here 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. Finish your strips with a zig zag stitch, unless you have a serger . 3. From the collar... »MORE
How to Make a Sweeney Todd Vintage Inspired Dress
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Hey 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 dyerubber glovesold towelnewspaperlarge potsaltdetergentstirrerscissorspinssewing machine1. First put down some newspaper, put on the gloves, open the dye, and read the dye directions a couple of times.2. Fill up your pot with hot water, add the packages of dye, a scoop of detergent, some salt, and stir very well. Then... »MORE
How to Make a Picnic Blanket Backpack Out of T-shirts
By threadbanger
Do 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! Materials: 10 old t-shirts, serger or sewing machine, scissors, ruler, pins, pencil 1. Take out one of... »MORE
How to Make a Rain Poncho Out of a Shower Curtain
By threadbanger
Rob 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 machine needles, scissors, tape measure, ruler, permanent markerFirst! Some basic vinyl sewing tips using your regular sewing machine with no special attachments:Put a leather needle on your machine, thread a bobbin of the nylon thread, and set... »MORE
How to Make a Shrug Wrap Out of an Old Turtleneck
By threadbanger
Do you have big old turtlenecks lying around that you would never wear? Well, Threadbanger can help you turn that old thing into a brand new shrug wrap! Use your cutting and serging skills to create a new/old sweater that has a sash you can wrap around your waist. For more DIY style, subscribe to Threadbanger on iTunes! Materials:1 XL Cotton Turtleneck, Serger, Pins, Thread, Scissors, Ruler1. Take your turtleneck and fold it in half to find the midpoint of the body section. Then cut all the way up the front. 2. Cut the bottom section off starting 2 inches... »MORE
How To Make a Brimmed Beenie Hat
By threadbanger
Have you had any problems creating the perfect hat? The rim always turns out to be warped right? And you don't want to follow the crowd and buy one of those mass produced beenie hats right? Well, we here at Threadbanger, have been overwhelmed with requests for guy-fashion, so in this episode we are taking the que and making an awesome rimmed beenie hat! Also, subscribe to us on itunes!!! Materials:old sweatercomposition notebookrimmed hat (for measurement)duct tapesewing machine and other usual sewing materials First, Making the Brim1. Using a hat that you have lying around, line up the... »MORE
How To Knit a Pidge Scarf
By threadbanger
In this episode of threadbanger, Corinne shows you how to make a very simple yet fashionable pidge scarf. Using the knitting techniques from a previous tutorial, this scarf is an awesome fashion accessory for both the guys and the girls. Materials:size 15 needlesthick bulky yarn2 buttonsneedle and thread 1. The first thing you should do before starting this project, is watch our knitting tutorial from a previous episode. We used a size 15 needle and some thick bulky yarn 2. For starters cast about 14 stitches on your needle (that makes the... »MORE
How To Take an Old 80's Prom Dress and Make it 2008!
By threadbanger
This time Threadbanger has taken the prom dress challenge. We found an old puffy prom dress from the 1980's, and made it into a cute and fun prom dress for this decade. Its a fun and simple tutorial that explains everything, but leaves enough room for your own creativity. If you want to see more of threadbanger, subscribe to us on itunes! 1. First, Its very important to study your garment. Sketch out a drawing to plan out exactly what you want to do. We decided to take this extremely puffy 80's prom dress and change it up into a... »MORE
How To Make a Bow Tie For Prom
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This time on Threadbanger, Rob and Corinne have been showing you how to DIY your prom threads. Now it just wouldn't be fair if we only worked on dresses for the girls. So, here's a simple tutorial on how to make a bow tie out of an old scarf. To see more of threadbanger, subscribe to us on itunes! 1. First thing is to get about one yard of fabric. We used fabric from an old scarf we found at a thrift store. 2. Go to the Blog at Threadbanger.com and download the bow tie pattern. Cut out the pattern... »MORE
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