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How to Make Obama Inauguration Gear

By: Threadbanger Jan 16, 2009

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Items Needed:

1. Printable Shrinky Paper

2. Ink Jet Printer

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How to make a Tuxedo Bib

By: Threadbanger Dec 29, 2008


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Materials:

Fabric Scissors, Fabric, Ruler, Pins, Pencil, 4 Buttons, Iron-On Interfacing, 2 Small Pieces of Velcro, Iron, Pattern download (available at Threadbanger.com and Burdastyle.com),



1. Measure and cut 2 pieces of 12" x 15" from your fabric
2. Using your ruler, mark your fabric every 2 inches, so that you can create a straight fold into your fabric


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How To Crochet a Hat!

By: Threadbanger Dec 22, 2008

Need an idea for a Holiday Gift? How about one for yourself -- in EVERY Color! How to Crochet a Hat!

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How To Make A Gem Sweater

By: Threadbanger Dec 18, 2008
Leslie Hall of Leslie & The Lys shares with us the glory of Gem Sweaters!  Check Out the episode here! Or Visit us at Threadbanger.com! Subscribe to us on Itunes!
 
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Poof Dress How-To

By: Threadbanger Nov 21, 2008

Want a fashionable way to recycle your used bath poofs? This easy How-To will teach you how to make a dress with your old bath buddies! 

 

 

To start you will need many bath poofs. You will also need some fabric.

 

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1.Find the string, cut the strong, and unravel the poof. 

 

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How to Make Boy Shorts

By: Threadbanger Nov 18, 2008

Haven'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… Continue Reading

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Wicked Witch Costume

By: Threadbanger Oct 28, 2008

After 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.

 

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How to Make a Big Foot Costume

By: Threadbanger Oct 28, 2008

To 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… Continue Reading

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How to Make a Strait Jacket

By: Threadbanger Oct 28, 2008
How to make a Strait Jacket!
 
 
 
To start the Strait Jacket, you will need two cream colored button down shirts, one bigger than the other.  
 
You will also need 6-8 black or dark brown leather belts. (try to use belts with thinner, smoother leather)
 
Start with the larger shirt and with a seam ripper, remove the front pocket… Continue Reading
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How To Make a Steampunk Shirt

By: Threadbanger Sep 04, 2008

This 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.… Continue Reading

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