This week Corinne shows us how-to make a classic back to school accessory that can be worn by both the guys and gals. This quick and easy tie is sharp, and will start the school year off right. Just follow along with the steps in this how-to video and you'll be on an honor roll.
The Great Zenovka and her lovely assistant show us how-to make a cowl neck halter top. Just get an old t-shirt, follow along with this how-to video, and you're ready to go in style.
To kick off T-shirt Madness week, Threadbanger forum member ArtCrazed shows us how-to make an adorable purse out of two old tees! Follow along with the steps in this how-to video and learn how to refurbish some old clothes into something new!
You wanted more summer lessons, you got em. This week learn how to take an old mens shirt and turn it into a rockin new rockabilly swim suit. Just follow along with the steps in this video and take your new stylish suit to the beach.
In honor of Rob and Corinne's trip to Makerfaire, we visit Zoh Morrigan of Morrigan NYC for a lesson on how-to make spats. Steampunkin it up!
This last campaign is the hardest one. In the first part of campaign five, try not to drown and watch this L4D2 walkthrough for some tips on Campaign 5: The Parish - Waterfront. You are dropped off on the waterfront and told to make your way to the bridge. Pick up weapons and medpacks and head up the staircase. Go through the gate and clear a path to the Waterfront Market directly in front of you. There should be an open door for you to walk into. You may encounter a SWAT zombie at this point...
1950s women's fashion has made a come back! Learn about 1950s fashion and how to use modern clothes to create it in this free video series about fashion trends.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
Ready to get into custom hat-making? Be your own milliner, with the tips from this video fashion lesson. In this video episode, Rob and Corinne hook up with Hat make Victor Osborne for a super DIY lesson on how to make Hat Molds on the cheap.
Supernova is coming! Prepare yourself. This video will show you how to beat Mission 19: Supernova in the StarCraft 2 single-player campaign mode. It's a great walkthrough with expert commentary throughout. SPOILER ALERT: This video contains relevant cinematics, so if you want just gameplay skip it.
The campaign is really starting to get intense now isn't it? This video will show you how to beat one of StarCraft 2's later levels, mission 21: Media Blitz. It features great commentary to guide you through the tough parts.
Did you know that StarCraft 2 has a secret mission in it's campaign mode? It's called Piercing the Shroud, and if you've already played through the game and missed it or are playing through now and don't want to miss it, watch this video, which shows you how to unlock the mission, then this video which gives you a great walkthrough of it..
Mission 24 is yet another one of the branching-off points in StarCraft 2's lovingly crafted campaign game. This video will show you how to beat the Shatter the Sky level with expert commentary to guide you.
How many of us think of a simple business suit as something rather humdrum? But that needn't be the case as a well-cut suit is one of the most versatile additions to your wardrobe and truly something worth investing in.
Haven't you ever seen a celebrity or met someone in the flesh and said to yourself, "Gee, they seem so much smaller in person"? Well, it's not that they seem smaller, it's that they know how to dress to look taller.
Check out this L4D2 walkthrough for some tips on Campaign 5: The Parish - Park. Stock up on items and exit via the door right next to the one you entered. Clear out any zombies and work your way up the large staircase into the park. Be prepared to deal with a likely Crescendo event in the plaza here. Pick a one of the staircases to climb up and enter the park. The restrooms near the entrance of the park usually contain a throwable item or two. For more info, watch the whole gameplay.
And just when you thought it was safe in town, you come back and find out it's like you were never there. Zombies everywhere. Watch this L4D2 walkthrough to play Campaign 4: Hard Rain - Return to Town. Gather any equipment and head out of the safehouse. The suburban neighborhood you travelled through last time is now flooded. You will want to spend as little time as possible wading through water. Try to look for rooftops or makeshift walkways to maximize your maneuverability. After dropping d...
Learn your way around the saccharine and bloody land of the sugar mill in L4D2. See the whole gameplay for Campaign 4: Hard Rain - Sugarmill. Stock up on weapons and head down the stairs to open the door of the safehouse. Clear out any zombies on the street and go across through the open window into the sugar mill. Once in the building, head to the left. There should be an open door leading back outside. For more info, watch the whole gameplay.
Make your way through the deadly plantation in L4D2. See the gameplay for Campaign 3: Swamp Fever - Plantation. Gear up and go outside of the safehouse. It will be light out. Mop up any zombies here and head straight ahead, bearing to the left. You will climb a small hill and see an opening in the fence. Check the sundries building on your left for items. Make your way through the rows of houses here towards the red two-story house at the end. Don't go inside the house, turn left right before...
Don't let L4D2 get the best of you. Take control by checking out this video on Campaign 2: Dark Carnival - Concert. Grab your guns and go out the door. There is really only one path to follow, so move right around the venue until you reach the stage. Feel free to use up your ammo as there will be a refill when you reach the end. There are bathrooms to your right and left, but it isn't worth your time to search them. Clear out any zombies in the stage area. You must then flip the switch on the...
Having some trouble beating L4D2? No problem, watch this which shows you around and gives tips on Campaign 2: Dark Carnival - Coaster. Restock your gear and head out the door. If you have any pipe bombs or pick up any throughout the level, try and save them for the roller coaster chase sequence at the end. Climb up the stairs and continue forward until you reach the swans at the start of the ride. Turn right, and follow the water pathway forward. You can safely ignore most of the tiny backdro...
Prepare to delve into the world of L4D2 and check out the gameplay for Campaign 1: Dead Center - Streets. Stock up and open the safe house door. You should see a bunch of infected milling about here. Kill them and make your way straight up the hill past the port-o-potties. Turn right at the fence and take the street down. Watch out for zombie attacks from the walls to the left and right of you. They will drop down from above. Duck into the building on the right when you reach the fence at the...
L4D2: One of the best horror video games of all time. Check out the tips and gameplay for Campaign 1: Dead Center - Mall. Restock on supplies and head out of the safehouse. Feel free to kill any zombies trying to reach in the door before you unlock it. Hang right and make your way up the giant escalator in the middle of the floor. Loop around and exit Kappel's department store. Go down the first escalator you see. Watch out for zombie attacks from the floor above. They will jump down and catc...
Learn about the L4D2 gameplay for Campaign 1: Dead Center - Atrium. Get the goodies and walk out of the safe house. Turn right and go down the hallway, making another right through the door at the end. You will find yourself back in the mall. Continue on the makeshift walkway, bearing left at the end until you reach an elevator. The blue door across from you is a dead end. For more info, watch the whole gameplay.
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!
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.
Now that we're feeling the full force of Jack Frost's chill, scarves are the perfect fashion accessory, balancing that fine line between function (keeping our necks warm and toasty) and form (since they're oh so cute). Check out this fashion styling video by Michelle Phan to learn seven different ways to work your neck wrap.
This how-to video shows you how to walk like a fashion model with Posh Teens. This is important if you want to be successful in a fashion show. Make sure you have your chin up, chest out, shoulders back, stomach in, and butt out. Start out in a model stance with the dominant foot in front. When you start walking, keep your body in the position mentioned above. Keep your head up and walk in a straight line. When you get to the end, step to the right, left, and then walk back. This video shows ...
Ever desired your very own masquerade mask? ThreadBanger takes us through the fun, multiple steps to acquire your very own custom-fit plaster mask! Materials needed include plaster wrap cloth, water, scissors, petroleum jelly, spray paint (in your color choice), sand paper, paint sealer spray, and decorative additions to personalize your mask! This project will need to dry overnight, so be sure to leave enough time before your party or event.
Steal Lady Gaga's eccentric look from MTV's 2009 VMA Awards for your next big costume party with help from ThreadBanger. You will need some poster board, red spray paint, flesh-colored stretch fabric, an excessive amount of red lace, sewing skills... and about four hours. Blonde ratty wig not required, but a big plus!
Magic Leap has already entered the realm of entertainment and enterprise, but on now it has blazed its way into a new augmented reality frontier: fashion.
With the weather getting colder and colder this winter season, you may need to update your winter clothing with some new, warm sweaters. If the weather is just a little too chilly for your taste, then layer yourself up with this fashion tip. See how to make a lux short-sleeved sweater in this video from GiannyL.
In this video, learn how to dress and piece outfits together, like something straight out of Teen Vogue with help from teen beauty & fashion guru xteeener. Learn how to layer for fall, add pops of color, and accessorize for the cool autumn season with help from this fashion tutorial.
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!"