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How To make a Backpack from an old Men's Jacket
By threadbangerHow to Make a Backpack from an old Men's Jacket
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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.
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