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How To: Sew a dress shirt collar

By using sewing pattern Simplicity 4670, the author of this tutorial video takes you through the steps needed to produce a great shirt collar. First you should attach interfacing to one piece of the shirt collar. Here you will be using fusible interfacing and taking the facing to the shirt collar iron the interfacing to the wrong side of the fabric. Sew a guide line that is 5/8ths of an inch wide along the notched edge of the shirt collar's facing piece. At the dot markings of the collar clip...

How To: Make an iron on transfer for a t-shirt

In this tutorial, we learn how to make an iron on transfer for a t-shirt. The materials you will need are: a printer, an iron, hard surface, transfer paper, and t-shirt! To start, find the art that you want to put on your picture and then you will need to transfer it onto the paper for your shirt. Once this is fully transferred with the scanner, load it to your computer. Then, print it out on transfer paper. After this, you will place the paper down on the shirt and iron it for a few minutes....

How To: Recycle an old t-shirt into a no-sew head scarf

In this tutorial, we learn how to recycle an old t-shirt into a no-sew head scarf. First, lay your shirt out flat on a table and download the paper pattern from the video. From here, measure sixteen inches from side to side on the t-shirt that you are using. After this, follow the paper pattern on the shirt and cut out the pattern with scissors. Once you have finished this, use a fabric bonding agent to make the edges less frayed and fold them into each other. This is great for the environmen...

How To: Tie dye an oval style shape

In this tutorial, we learn how to tie dye an oval style shape. Start with a square piece of a shirt that is damp, then fold it in half. Then fold it in half again, then in half again. After this, fold the shirt accordion style, paying attention to where the main corner of the shirt is. Once finished folding, tie two knots in the bottom, then fold the fabric up until you reach the ties. Now, tie or secure this bundle tightly with rubber bands. Apply your favorite colors of die on the shirt, ge...

How To: Reduce the size of a t-shirt

If you've ever wondered how to resize a T-Shirt to a smaller perfect fit, then follow these simple steps presented by Stacey from Sewing Republic. To shrink down your T-Shirt, follow theses steps: You will need an oversized shirt, a smaller shirt to use as a pattern and your sewing machine. 1. Turn both shirts inside out, and lay the fitted shirt on top. 2. Fold the sleeves back and pin the shirts together. 3. Trace around the fitted shirt with a fabric marking pen. Add 1/2 inch for your seam...

How To: Perfectly iron a men's dress shirt

TM Lewin shows us his technique to perfectly iron a man's shirt. You should have what he calls an ironing kit. An iron with a good steaming function, a spray bottle, and a can of starch for a more formal look, and an ironing board. To start lightly spray the shirt with the water bottle. Start with the sleeve, to avoid and crease press firmly with the base of the iron not the tip. Make sure the shirt is flat so you will only have to press on side of the shirt. The collar of the shirt will be t...

How To: Make a fringy scarf

Candice shows viewers how to make Megan Nicolay's shredded t-shirt fringy scarf! All you need is a t-shirt and scissors. First lay out your t-shirt flat on the surface. With your scissors, cut as straight as you can, right across the logo on your shirt. Take the bottom part of the shirt, and cut open one side so you now have one long piece. Now, you will want to cut strips into one side of the scarf. it looks great when your strips are long and skinny. You should do this all the way across on...

How To: Plunk your curly hair

To plunk your curly hair, first put all your hair products in and make sure your hair is half dry. Spray lift booster into the top of your hair. Add volume boosting mousse all over your hair. Then, add a curl activator and a de-frizz product to your hair to get a more defined curl. Next, grab a t-shirt and place it on a flat surface. Place your forehead on the t-shirt and wrap the shirt around your head. Tie the arms of the t-shirt around the back of your head. Leave the shirt on your head fo...

How To: Discharge dye a T shirt

Make any dark shirt look super cool with discharge dye in less than 30 minutes! This is an easy dying project that is similar to tie dying but does not use colors. Bleaching a dark shirt will make it fashionable and customized to your liking. Bleach discharge uses the same techniques as tie dying. You need rubber bands, a t shirt and a bleach filled water bucket.

How To: Make a Zipper Shirt

In this instructional fashion video, learn how to turn your school uniform shirt into a zipper shirt! This great DIY lesson was sent in for the Threadbanger Janome contest, so we thought we'd share this one to please everyone asking what to do with their old school uniforms. So make a cool zipper shirt out of your school uniforms with this amazing tutorial. Enjoy!

How To: Create a T-shirt folding machine

Got a bunch of t-shirts to fold? In this how to video, Greg Swanson and Joe Kelley use a ruler, tape and cardboard to create the most amazing t-shirt folding machine you have ever seen. You can get organized and fold your T-shirts with this machine.

How To: Origami a $100 shirt

This video origami tutorial shows how to fold any paper money bill, whether a dollar bill, $100 bill, or a 20 Euro note, into a t-shirt. Learn how to use the Japanese art of origami to fold a fun money shirt. It may be worth more than any t-shirt you already won!

How To: Iron a dress shirt

In this clothing care video series, learn how to iron and press a dress shirt, so that you never find yourself in this scenario and potentially ruin your chances at career advancement. Our expert will show you how to use and ironing board, how to fill the iron with water, starching tips, how to iron under buttons, how to press sleeves and cuffs, and more tips to make ironing a snap. Show the world how much pride you take in your appearance by learning how to press a dress shirt.

How To: Fold simple origami t-shirts from money

Are you sitting in class the last day before holiday break, simply dying over how long each minute is before that last bell rings and you get to head to Big Bear? Pass the time (though obviously do so discretely) by crafting these simple origami t-shirts. Each t-shirt is folded from a monetary bill, which we're pretty sure you have in your pocket.

How To: Create a knotted tank top

In this video, we learn how to create a knotted tank top. First, you will need to take a shirt that is too large, the cut off the sides of the two sleeves down to the bottom. Next, cut the shirt from the collar and make strips out of the excess fabric. Tie the strips on the back of the shirt going to the front of the shirt and tie it. You can also make a chain shape to make this look more unique. When you are finished with this, you will wear a tank top underneath it, then you can wear this c...

How To: Recycle your t-shirt fabric scraps into new clothing

If you sew a lot, your probably have a massive quantity of old fabric scraps lying around. This four-part video will teach you how to recycle those strips into all sorts of fun textile projects. These include a quilt, tie-dye strips, and notebook covers for your children's (or your) books for school. No matter what your tastes, there is probably a cool fashion recycling tip for you in here.

How To: Make old t-shirts into tote bags

If you have kids, chances are you also have a pile of t-shirts that said rapidly-growing little ones have outgrown. Rather than throw them out or donate them, make them into something new! This video from Threadbanger will teach you how to sew two old t-shirts into a fun new tote bag. It will be soft, durable, stylish, and free!

How To: Cut up your t-shirt and look unique and stylish

In this Beauty & Style video tutorial you will learn how to cut up your t-shirt and look unique and stylish. Take a loose baggy style shirt and make two marks with scissors just near the shoulder seam. Then cut down the center of the t-shirt about 2inches. Now cut from the shoulder marks up to the center point and on the back just cut straight along the shoulder cut marks. Then cut open the top part of the sleeves little short of the shoulder seams. After this cut off the bottom seam. Then st...

How To: Make a t-shirt quilt

In this two-part video tutorial, learn how to make a beautiful quilt out of recycled t-shirts! Include t-shirts with sentimental value to your family or friends, and create a keepsake that will last a lifetime and touch the hearts of your loved ones. Get step-by-step instructions on how to make this precious item in this two-part series of sewing videos.

How To: Properly iron a shirt

This humorous video teaches men how to iron a shirt just like Mom did. It walks you through the steps from setting up the ironing board and the iron, to the finished product with easy to follow directions.

How To: Turn an oversized t-shirt into a sexy fitted halter

Not sure what to do with all those oversized "night shirts"? Well, think twice before you throw them out. In this tutorial, learn how to reconstruct your oversized tees into a sexy rocker fitted halter top that ties in the back, quickly and with ease. This is a great way to add a couple new rockin' pieces to your closet by recyling your old t-shirts and not spending a dime!

How To: Accentuate your breasts by choosing the right bra

Get an instant boob job, just by putting on the right bra. Wear a white t-shirt when you go bra shopping (if your breasts look good under a white shirt, they will look good under other colored shirts as well). Learn how to calculate your correct bra size. Minimize the appearance of back fat and accentuate your cleavage. Replace your bras every six months.

How To: Origami a shirt

Watch this instructional origami video to fold an origami business shirt. You will need one piece of pink origami paper to complete this origami project. Don't forget to draw the necktie on your origami shirt.

How To: Stencil your own shirt

Check out this interesting video to make photorealistic stencils for t-shirts, bags, and other accessories. This video documents how to make a Nikola Tesla shirt. With Adobe Photoshop, it is possible to simplify a found image into a graphic format perfect for stenciling. You can then print out the altered image into mylar or another water resistant paper. After carefully cutting out the stencil, place the mylar over an ironed t-shirt. Complete the stenciling process by dabbing paint into all ...

How To: Draw a cartoon scarecrow

This silent video clip shows step by step how you can easily draw a cartoon scarecrow right rom scratch. First you sketch in the outline. Then you can go over the initial lines with a marker pen or similar. The design even includes some vegetables from the farm! Once you've got the whole thing drawn, you can start coloring in or painting your scarecrow. This design shows him in a checked flannel shirt and blue dungarees, but you can ring the changes if you like. You can add detail - like pock...

How To: Pack a suitcase like a professional concierge

In this video, we learn how to pack a suitcase like a professional concierge. First, you want to tuck in the edge of the case and pack the shoes at the very bottom. After this, tuck shoes or underwear into boots and shoes to help save room. Next, lie the jeans over the luggage and then fold shirts up to where you are rolling them from the bottom up and place them on the pants. Add in any more shirts, then place the waist band and bottom of the pants over the shirts. Use tissue paper on the to...