Got some old pants lying around? Need a new Hat ? Well this week per request of our viewers we get an in depth lesson from Liz Tilley who shows us how to make a cool summer cap out of an old pair of pants.
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.
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Having trouble with those baggy shirts? Cant find a decent pair of jeans that fit? This week we answer a viewer's question and solve some size issues, plus how to make a duct tape body form with Anda Lewis, and an exclusive interview with Designer Rebecca Turbow.
Got a question or suggestion? Go to http://forum.threadb anger.com/ - see ya there!
This week a special SewingTips 101 will show you how to shirr fabric and create a cool new summer dress.
Links in this Episode:
Mood Fabrics-http://www.m oodfabrics.com/
omgitsniki-http:/ /www.youtube.com/use r/omgitsniki
This week we dive into the D.I.Y. world of screen printing. Take a trip with us to our neighborhood screen printing shop to see how the pro's do it , then learn how to make your own prints from home. Also , check out the latest in recent T shirt innovation, and get a chance to win two tickets to this years Maker Faire in San Francisco.
YARRRR!!! Take to the high DIY seas with Corinne as she transforms an old pair of leather pants and work shirt into and entire pirate costume. All for under 10 swashbucklin bucks.
This week Rob and Corinne answer a viewer question and show you how-to make a feather head piece out of feather dusters! How resourceful!
American Sewing Expo- http://www.americans ewingexpo.com/
Vote for Change- http://www.voteforch ange.com/
The results are in from the Recent Janome Give-away contest. Were announcing the winners and taking a lesson from the winner, who shows us how to redesign a simple shirt into a futuristic masterpiece.
A viewer question takes us to the home of Girl Popcorn designer Julie Dunbar for a lesson in freehand embroidery, and to the local DIY boutique where she sells her clothing.
Links in this episode:
Treehouse Brooklyn - http://www.etsy.com/ shop.php?user_id=714 27&page=1§ion_id =&order=
Girl Popcorn - http://www.etsy.com/ shop.php?user_id=532 29
This week Rob and Corinne see whats new over at the Threadless Headquarters in the windy city of Chicago.
By far one of the coolest offices and groups of people ever featured on Threadheads. Plus a viewer request for a some t-shirt re-con yields some pretty awesome results.
* Threadless
* New York Couture
* Intangibliana's Forum Post
WOOHOO! Rob and Corinne invade the American Sewing Expo in Novi, Michigan and get a sweet tutorial from the new winners of the Threadbanger/Janome Sewing Machine.
http://www.americ ansewingexpo.com/
http://www.sistah sofharlem.com/
http://www.backto backalapaca.com/
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