You've all seen them in the movies, cartoons, or on tv shows: giant pumpkins win contests. Not only is it a challenge for you and others, but it's a fun experience that you are sure to share with friends and family for years. In this tutorial, you'll find out how to grow giant pumpkins, from your own backyard. So good luck, enjoy, and may tbe spores be with you. (You'll see in the video)
Ah, springtime. When the flowers bloom, the birds chirp, and a young coed's thoughts turn to steamy hook ups. Watch this video to learn how to hook up on spring break.
Running out of costume ideas for your next Halloween? How about a tutu-clad ballerina, french maid, pirate or fairy? Or if you're brave enough, why not wear a tutu to the supermarket? ThreadBanger shows us how to make a tutu out of an old petticoat, some tool, and ribbon... This project takes a while to complete, but once done, you'll be the bell of the Halloween ball! And isn't that worth any amount of sewing?
ThreadBanger pays homage to the movie "Fame" by showing us how to make the perfect "80's-tastic" duffel bag out of old umbrellas. With this thrifty idea, you will need a few umbrellas (broken is fine), scissors, a square pattern, a sewing machine, a zipper, and anything handy that will work as a strap. Use your new custom duffel bag to carry all your leotards or dance shoes in, or make a statement on your way to the video store to rent "FAME!"
ThreadBanger's Decor It Yourself show us how to "do it yourself" when making a wine rack using just scrap wood and old belts. At a great size, it's easy to store and great to give as a gift. Looking to fill that wine rack and don't know where to begin? In the later half of this video, the gals from ThreadBanger take us wine tasting and give advice for your next wine shopping excursion.
If you've ever wanted to learn how-to transform yourself into a skunk here's the perfect opportunity. In this 2 part special, Infinity Circus shows us how-to make a skunk hoodie. Not a hoodie out of a skunk, not a hoodie for a skunk, but a hoodie that makes you look like a skunk.
Need a pinata for Cinco De Mayo or special occasion? This week Meg of Decor It Yourself shows you how with some simple house hold materials. Piñatas are a fun Mexican tradition, and are as easy to make as any paper mache project. Check out this how-to video to get ready for your next fiesta!
A customized body form will allow your sewing projects to fit you perfectly. Need a body form but dont have the cash for one? Well this video episode of Threadbanger Projects shows you how to make a replica of yourself using your old scraps,some packaging tape and an old christmas tree.You'll have to see it to believe it!
If you're like us, the first thing you're asking yourself is what the heck celeriac salad. Well, "celeriac" sounds like celery, right? That's because celeriac is celery root and is its own type of celery. Celeriac is grown as a root vegetable, though it's obviously not winning popularity contests anytime soon.
Clocks are an essential part of your home, but you don't just have to settle for whatever clocks you can find at the store. Is this tutorial from Decor it Yourself, you'll learn how to make a funky timepiece that suits your style. Almost anything can be a clock, as long as you put a drill through it and stick it the wall!
Hosting a Halloween party and looking for some inspiration? ThreadBanger's Decor It Yourself is here to help with a few spooky ideas that can be thrown together at home and for cheap! Projects include eerie terrariums, adding red to the eyes in your portrait wall art, and bloody-ing up your shower curtain like a scene out of Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho.
In an hour, make your own fancy beaded princess tiara with some help from ThreadBanger. You'll need a skinny stiff headband, 24-gage floral wire, a wire cutter, plastic beads and a creative sense of spirit! With a few twists, ties, and beads, you'll have a new piece of head decor to crown yourself princess for the day.
This week, Meg shows us a quick and cheap way to add extra seating in those cramped dorm rooms. Plus, some easy tips on how-to make your dorm feel like a cozy home away from home.
Today Leah shows us how-to turn a tee into a simple shrug to wear over all your new halters while in a chilly restaurant.
Jess shows us how to transform some old tees into a uber cute tube top tutu! Follow along with this video fashion design lesson and learn how to sew together this outfit.
This week, Kenley Collins, of the Project Runway fame, shows us how to turn an old vintage skirt into a summer must have with fabric paints. Follow along with the tips in this how-to video, and revamp some of your own old clothes.
The holidays will be here before you know it! Get a head start right here on Threadbanger with guest John Murphy from Stupid Creatures. Learn how to put together your own stuffed aniumal/plushie/stupid creature for your friends and family while saving a buck or two this holiday season.
Herbs are an incredible addition to your garden. This week, Meg talks about some of her favorite herbs and shows us how-to make a new moon herb tincture! Follow along with the advice in this video gardening lesson and start incorporating fresh herbs into your cooking!
In honor of DIY Wedding month, Meg shows us some awesome wedding lighting solutions and nice personal touches to make your day extra special. This how-to decorating video will show you ways to plan a beautiful, personalized wedding.
This week on Threadbanger , we have T shirt reconstruction guru Megan Nicolay on the show. Just in time for summer, the author of Generation-T gives us one of her favorite t shirt lessons from her world renowned book.Learn how to make a halter top in minutes plus a look at some Threadbanger viewer creations.
Worried you'll find yourself topless in the middle of a crowd? With the help of Knit Knit and her knit bikini top tutorial everyone's worst nightmare will have no chance of surfacing this summer.
Special Guest Threadbanger Ryan Moore shows us how to make a pair of summer shorts from an old pair of jeans and fellow threadbangers share their ideas and projects. This video sewing lesson is a quick and handy renewable fashion tip. Follow along with the steps and beat the heat.
Getting no respect at the grill? This week to help Celebrate the Memorial Day Weekend we're showing you how to make your own Chef Hat and Apron out of some old bed sheets.
Just in time for Mothers' Day comes this great tutorial on how to make a Upcycled Spring time Capelet from one of our beloved Threadheads. This sewing project is a great renewable fashion statement, and is easy to make; just follow the steps in the video.
In honor of our Earth, Meg shows us how to upcycle old items into a rad new pendant lamp. Plus, learn some easy ways to contribute to your neighborhood. This video home decorating lesson shows an ecological way to add some style to your space.
This video sewing lesson will help your prep a pair of festive rabbit ears. Spring time is upon us so this week Rob and Corinne answer a viewer request and show us how-to make a fricken adorable pair of bunny ears!
Ever wanted to copy a garment? This video sewing lesson will show you a way to make a pattern from any piece of clothing. This episode of Threadbanger featuring Couture Designer Kenneth King specifically teaches us how to make a cloak inspired from the Oscar Nominated film "The Dutchess."
Contemplating divorce but not sure you're ready? The best way to deal with marital problems is to file for a legal separation. This tutorial will take you step by step through this difficult, emotional process.
Fingerboards are miniature skateboards that have become popular collectibles. They first hit stores in the 1970s, and today there are fingerboarding contests, fairs and workshops all over the world. You can buy fingerboards, or you can get creative and make them yourself. In the following video, you'll learn how to make fingerboards using simple index cards.
One of ThreadBanger's forum members, EmilyPeace reveals a great way to recycle your Bath Poufs into a cute dress! What's a bath pouf, you ask? You know those poofy thingys that act as your wash cloth or sponge in the bathtub or shower? Those things. You'll need some spare fabric (such as an old curtain), about 6 or 7 bath poufs, scissors, a measuring tape, some pins, a zipper, and a fabric marker for this recycle fashion idea. Good luck!
This Is It... Your next Halloween costume: The King of Pop, Michael Jackson. What you'll need: A black suit and black tie, red collared button-down shirt, and a pair of white socks and black shoes. Accessorize with a black rimmed hat, a pair of aviator sunglasses, and a dust mask. Seem pretty easy? Well, with this tutorial, ThreadBanger sheds light on a few extra touches you can add to make your MJ costume more authentic than the rest.
ThreadBanger's Decor It Yourself shows how to made mid-century mod inspired wall art out of your leftover aluminum cans. Talk about a great way to recycle! Be good to the environment, while creating a three-dimensional metal sculpture to decorate your wall with a little soldering, cutting, and gluing. In the second half of this tutorial, learn how to make a mid-century geometric wall installation to dress up an empty wall.
What would be cooler than showing up at your prom with a famous celebrity? It's a long shot, but here's your best chance to make it a reality.
This week, Rob and Corinne take a trip to Simplicity Pattern Co. to get a lesson in fashion sketching. Don't think you can draw? Fooey! Give it a try! This video drawing for fashion lesson gives yo ua few pointers that will have you sewing in no time.
Ride your bike in style! Check out this how-to fashion video and learn how to make an easy little hat to wear out on your bicycle. This Earth Day our good friends over at Rocks and Salt Design show us how to make an awesome cycling cap just in time for spring.
This video fashion design lesson offers another great tip for recontructing a t-shirt. Revamping old pieces in your wardrobe is a sustainable and economical way to stay fashionable! Winter is so last season. Spring here we come....This week Threadbanger meets up with the Sistahs of Harlem for a long overdue T-shirt recon.
Die hard cyclist, or jewelry maker looking to experiment with materials? This how-to jewelry crafting video demonstrates a quick and quirky project. Our good friends at Littles Creatures are showing us how to make a Bike Chain Bracelet. Show Tuck and Snippit some love and tell us what you think!
In this home decorating video, Threadbanger shows us how to spice up the interior style of your bedroom. Meg shows us how-to make our bedrooms feel more romantic with a DIY bed canopy. Still looking for the perfect Valentine to send to someone special? Look no further! Meg shares some of her favorites. XOXO
Tired of paper airplanes? Make a paper helicopter! You can download and print out a pattern off the Internet to make a toy helicopter with a real spinning paperclip propeller! Use colored paper and colored pencils on your rig, and hold contests with your friends.
See how to hack Pet Society from Playfish! Pet Society is the popular online game where you can design and take care of virtual pets. Check out this video tutorial to learn how to fish in Pet Society (11/15/09).
