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    • How to Make an Apron out of Old Jeans

      POSTED BY SARA FRANKLIN, MAY 03 2008 09:00 AM | PERMALINK

      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!

       

      Materials:
      Old Jeans
      Sewing Machine/Hand Sewing Supplies
      Scissors
      Twine/String
      Scrap pieces of fabric 

      1. Lay the jeans on a flat surface and cut a straight line from the crotch to one leg.


      2. Cut along the side seam and open the leg up. You now have your piece to work with.


      3. Hold the jean piece up to yourself to set...

    • Designing Your Own Fabric

      POSTED BY STACY SCHLYER, MARCH 31 2008 10:18 AM | PERMALINK

      One of my favorite aspects of sewing is the planning stage. I love looking at a pattern and envisioning how it would look in a varitey of fabrics. Most of the time I can find material that will work for the project I have in mind. However, there are times I would love to make something in a fabric that doesn't seem to exist... that's when I wish I could design my own material. Thankfully, that dream may not be too far away - a new website, Spoonflower, will offically launch in May and has been...

    • Deep Thoughts

      POSTED BY CORINNE LEIGH, MARCH 07 2008 04:54 PM | PERMALINK

      I have never used a "real" pattern. Yes, I've created my own and made nice things from them but never in my life attempted a professional pattern. Shocking, I know. Honestly, they scared the crap out of me. There have been several times that I felt all ambitious and decided to go for it. Then I would pull the pattern out of the envelope open it up and that's about as far as I would get. The most use I've ever gotten out of a "real" pattern is making other patterns out of them and wrapping gifts with...

    • Patterns, Burda Style, Compai Book Release Party, Thread Heads

      POSTED BY LINDSEY CHEN, MARCH 07 2008 04:23 PM | PERMALINK

      The pattern. Both beautiful and complicated. This week were taking the cue from CurleQ94 and hangin with the ladies of Burda Style for a helpful pattern lesson, plus were celebrating with the ladies of Compai at their new book opening in Brooklyn.

    • Prom Dresses, Bow Ties, Thread Heads

      POSTED BY CORINNE LEIGH, FEBRUARY 29 2008 05:18 PM | PERMALINK

      This week is all about Prom! We show you how to take an old 80's dress and make it 2008. Guys, we didn't forget about you! Learn how to make a simple bow tie out of an old scarf.

    • Applying Appliques and Iron on Transfers, Thread Heads

      POSTED BY LINDSEY CHEN, FEBRUARY 22 2008 12:50 PM | PERMALINK

      It's time to take control of your wardrobe. This week the Threadheads show you some quick and easy ways to apply applique's and iron on transfers.

    • How To Make Boxers from Old Pillowcases

      POSTED BY LINDSEY CHEN, FEBRUARY 08 2008 06:08 PM | PERMALINK

      If you saw the video and you want step by step instructions on how to make those rad anti-Valentine's Day boxers, here it is!


      1. First you'll need to make a pattern for your boxers. Check our blog for instructions. Once you've made your pattern, pin them on a pillowcase and cut them out making sure to cut through both sides of the pillowcase so you have 4 pieces total.


      2. Now lay your identical pieces back on top of one another, pin and sew together the front and back pieces to...

    • Corset Pattern

      POSTED BY CORINNE LEIGH, FEBRUARY 08 2008 04:28 PM | PERMALINK

      (thanks to our new intern Melinda for making this awesome step by step!) 

      1. First, measure your front from the top of your bust to your waist. draw a line on your pattern paper with that measurement.

       

       

      2. Next, take your bust measurement subtract 2 inches from that measurement and divide that number by 2.

       

       

      3. Mark the half way point on the top line. Mark a point two inches to the left of the halfway point and 1-3 inches down (1 inch for A cup, 2 inches for B cup, 3 inches for C cup and so...

    • How To Make A Corset

      POSTED BY LINDSEY CHEN, FEBRUARY 08 2008 04:28 PM | PERMALINK

      Hey everyone!

      Here are the step by step instructions on how to make the corset! Good luck! For more details, watch the video!


      1. Check out our blog for detailed instructions on how to make your own corset pattern. Once you have your pattern made, decide what fabric you want to use for the liner and outer shell. Take your pattern, lay it on your fabric and carefully pin it down.


      2. Now, cut it out an inch outside the pattern for seam allowance. If you need to, trace around...

    • Boxers Pattern

      POSTED BY CORINNE LEIGH, FEBRUARY 08 2008 03:19 PM | PERMALINK

      (thanks to our new intern Melinda for making this awesome step by step!)

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

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