How To: Turn a tank top or tee into a better fitting, cute, unique shirt
Your tanks and your tees aren't fitting just right, don't throw them away or toss them in a storage box just yet. Grab some scissors and cut that sucker up, then mold it in a better fitting, unique and cute shirt. The easiest part is simply slicing up the back up the shirt, but then comes the strings. Watch and see for yourself. This is a great way to transform a normal T-shirt or tank top into something more creative.
How To: Make DIY lingerie for Valentine's Day
It's that time of the year again to add a little bit of sexiness to your wardrobe. So in celebration of Valentines Day, Rob and Corinne visit homemade underwear extraordinaire Clare Bare for lesson on how to make your own undies.
How To: Design for one-piece bathing suits
Designing bathing suits can make for difficult fashion illustrations. Learn to draw one-piece bathing suits from a fashion designer in this free fashion illustration video series.
How To: Make tape cassette purses
Tami A. Walker shows you the secret to making a retro purse out of tape cassettes. This is a great recycle project.
How To: Make your own corset or waist cincher
This is all about how to make a corset. First you're shown how to trace the pattern onto your chosen material, and then you're shown each step along the way to make a sexy and well fitting corset or waist cincher.
How To: Print, Cut & Fold Your Own DIY Hermès Handbag
Yay, you can now own the iconic Hermès bag for next to nothing! There's one catch—it's made of paper. Hermès is currently offering several free downloadable templates for the "Kelly Paper Bag" on the company's Facebook page. Not exactly usable in the traditional sense, but it still comes directly from the official Hermès design studio, and who doesn't love papercraft?
How To: Make your oversized shirt into a fitted shirt
Watch closet and fashion guru Barbra Horowits, author of Closet Control, demonstrate how to take an oversized t-shirt and sew a fitted, hip, and sexy shirt. It's so easy, anyone can do it. You can use left over scraps to create a sexy open weave along the sides of the shirt that also holds it together. No needle and thread necessary!
News: Old T-Shirts Reincarnated as Underwear
Logan of Supernaturale has posted instructions how to make a pair of homemade undies out of your favorite old tees.
How To: Make Fred and Wilma Flintstone Costumes for Halloween
Make a super easy Fred and Wilma Flintstone costume for Halloween! This easy to follow tutorial shows you how to make your own costumes, without needing a pattern, and for significantly less money than you'd spend on a pre made costume.
How To: Tie dye the spider design on your t-shirt
This video shows the viewers how to create a wicked spider pattern on a tie dyed shirt. Our instructor starts by demonstrating on a square piece of fabric. Start by folding your shirt in half sleeve to sleeve. Next, choose the placement of your spider design by picking the twist point, either in the center or slightly higher. Then, start twisting your fabric into a tight spiral using either your fingers or rotating around your table. After tightly tying your finished spiral, prepare your dyes...
How To: Make ninja mittens
Lee, creator of Do Stuff magazine, teaches you how to make a pair of ninja mittens, or mitts.
How To: Make a nightie out of pillowcases with Threadbanger
In this video Threadbanger Projects shows how Anne made her nightdress out of a pillow case to match panties up loader Clare Bear showed how to previously for Valentines Day. Materials needed are a pillowcase to match the frilly panties, elastic, ribbon, scissors, and a sewing machine. She explains how to measure elastic points using your body and shows how to attach the elastic using pins and a sewing machine. She finishes the nightdress with ribbon for the straps and a bow on the back.
How To: Sew spikes to the back of a dinosaur costume
Is your little guy or girl going as a big green dino for Halloween this year? Make your kids a warm and adorable costume by using an old sweatshirt and some fabric. This video will show you how to stitch on easy spikes so that your costume will look nice and ferocious. The process is super easy, so have fun!
How To: Create a sexy, backless halter top with Gianny L
Have a hot date tonight and nothing to wear? Learn how to create a sexy, backless halter top with Gianny L! The sexy GiannyL demonstrates this DIY closet hack that's simple and cheap. It's simple and easy to make this backless halter top that goes with anything! Slap it on with a pair of jeans and you're ready for a hot night out
How To: Convert a sweater to shrug
Holly Jolly How-To: Thread Heads teach you how to turn an old sweater into a shrug for the cold winter.
How To: Sew together a sexy heart-design thong with Gianny L
Learn how to sew together a sexy heart-design thong with Gianny L! The sexy GiannyL demonstrates this DIY closet hack that's simple and cheap. All you need is some fabric and elastic ribbon, some scissors, and some string. Thong underwear makes any woman look sexy, and is a sexy fashion statement. Watch this video and learn how to make it!
How To: Give your jeans a wild new look with sexy Gianny L
Bored of those plain old jeans? Add a wild side to them to give them some flair and enjoy it all over again with this new design! Learn how to give your jeans a new look with Gianny L! The sexy GiannyL demonstrates this DIY closet hack that's simple and cheap. It's simple and easy to alter your jeans for a new style.
How To: Make steampunk gloves
Watch this instructional fashion video to learn how to make steampunk gloves. All you need are the following items: a pair of scissors, some ribbon, grommet setter, anvil, grommets, marker, ruler, and leather. Soon you'll be able to don your steampunk outfit and show off your creative fashion sense.
How To: Do batik drawing on fabric
Watch host Xandria Ooi learn batik drawing techniques at the Jadi Batek Centre in Malaysia. Part 1 of 3 - How to Do batik drawing on fabric.
How To: Make homemade fabric dye
This video shows you how to make fabric dye using ingredients you can find in your kitchen. Perfect for an arts and crafts project or a handmade fashion statement!
How To: Cut a t-shirt into a halter top
Revamp an old t-shirt into a stylish halter top shape. This is an easy project, and with these tough economic times, you should probably be saving that money instead of going shopping. Check out this video fashion tutorial and learn how to reconstruct a t-shirt without any sewing.
How To: Make Your Own Multi-Wrap Dress with Just a Little Sewing
This dress can be wrapped, draped, or tied any way that suits you, depending on where you're going. Choose a lightweight fabric, like silk or satin, when you're sewing this dress. All you need is a few yards of fabric and your usual sewing notions.
How To: Customize a pair of Nike Air Force One sneakers
Watch this instructional fashion design videos to customize a pair of Nike Air Force One sneakers. Make sure to clean the shoe with nail polish remover, or acetone to remove the finish. Tape off the areas of the shoe you want to protect. Here is one example of how to paint your Air Force Ones and give them a customized look.
How To: Sew Your Own Lovely and Elegant Evening Gown
Perfect for any outdoor or summer special occasion! You don't have to spend a lot of money on an expensive evening gown--make your own at home! This free pattern video shows you how to take your own measurements, and then turn a few yards of nice fabric into a classy evening gown.
How To: Make bunny rabbit feet for Alice in Wonderland cosplay
In this clip, learn how to take easy items and create very cool, big rabbit feet just in time for Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland themed cosplay costumes. These feet are big and very realistic looking - you will turn a ton of heads at your next convention with this look! Have fun!
How to Tie-Dye: The Easy Way
Hello there, hippies! In this article, I will show you the simple process that I and my friends use to create our own tie-dyed clothing with a minimum of time and trouble. You can tie-dye just about any piece of cloth, from shirts and pants to towels and tablecloths...and each one is unique, so the possibilities are nearly endless.
How To: Tie dye a v pattern
Have you always admired tie dye shirts but didn't know how to make those fancy patterns? This tutorial will give you step-by-step instructions on how to make the V pattern on a shirt. Start by soaking the shirt in soda ash to get it ready to accept the dye. Next you'll learn how to do special folds and ties to create the specific V pattern on the shirt. You'll also learn how to use a bottle dye application technique to get the rainbow colored pattern look. In then end, you'll have a colorful ...
How To: Cut & fray your denim jeans into sexy shorts
Need a new pair of shorts? Why not shop your closet and upcycle an old pair of jeans into stylish new summer wear? In this video, Anne will take you through the process of cutting and fraying an old pair of jeans into a new pair of jean shorts. The best part? It won't cost you a dime.
How To: Tie dye a shirt with the sunburst technique
Most people (who have never done tie dye before) think that tie dye is simply squirting a bunch of psychadelic colors onto tied up fabric and going crazy with it. But there's more to tie dye than trippy rainbow hues and organic designs. There is more than one way to add a tie dye effect to a shirt or scarf.
How To: Make a holder for your X-acto knives out of duct tape
You can use this tutorial to make a holder for your x-acto knife or any other craft knives. This is a good holder to have, especially if you've lost a cap, because the sharp blade has a harder time cutting through the tape.
How To: Tie a toga for men
Toga parties are an essential part of the college experience! Don't get stuck at your next toga party with a sheet that keeps falling off, check out this video and learn how to tie your outfit properly.
News: Forget Naked in Photoshop - Undress a Woman Using Radio Frequencies
So, we know how to make boobs emerge with oh-so-handy Photoshop. However, not quite as satisfying as this new piece of fashion-tech. Daan Roosegaarde, V2 Lab, and Maartje Dijkstra have designed a dress that goes from opaque to clear, controlled by a "magic ball".
News: There Are Some Things a Dress Should Hide
Um, genital anatomy is probably one of them. The image below first turned up on Buzzfeed, leading to shock, awe, and lots of head scratching over who could have possibly come up with such an interesting contribution to the world of fashion...
How To: Make a DIY long vest out of a scarf
This video shows us how to make a DIY long vest out of a scarf in no time! You will need: a wide scarf, matching thread, other colored thread, safety pins, needles, and scissors. First, measure yourself shoulder to shoulder and add 15cm to that number. Next, measure 30cm on each side from the very middle of the scarf. Now, mark that spot with a safety pin and measure out another 30 cm on both sides, marking those spots as well. Now, bind the last two safety pins and sew from the bottom up to ...
How To: Create a Mad Hatter costume inspired by Tim Burton
The Mad Hatter for Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland makes for a great costume, and a great project. ThreadBanger takes us through a creative how-to for the most important ingredients to this costume: the hour-glass shaped hat, the striped pants, the finger-less gloves, and the Hatter's signature scarf. In less than four hours, you'll have yourself a costume worth a prize.
How To: Make a pencil dress
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a pencil dress with Amaka. First, take your measurements all around your body in the chest, waist, and hips. Next, take a really large shirt and measure it to your body parts. Then, trace your measurements with a piece of chalk. After this, cut out the sleeves and collar from the large shirt. Now you will fold the square you are left with in half, then cut out the shape of your body from the shirt. After this, unfold the dress and sew it with a sewing ma...
How To: Make a corset out of an old pair of pants
Do you have an old pair of jeans hanging around? Maybe they don't fit anymore, or perhaps they are out of style? With a few stitches, you can turn that ugly old pair of pants into a stylish corset top.
How To: Sew Your Own Stylish Strapless Dress at Home
This is an incredibly easy dress to make. All you need is a yard or two of a stretchy fabric (knits work best). Sew a few seams, and then add a pretty flower or other sort of trim or applique!
How To: Spray dye fabric
Just dye it! In this crafty how to video, Melissa shows you the moves to make plain fabric into a showpiece. Also, find out which scissors every self-respecting sewer should keep in her sewing kit. Watch this tutorial and get this brightly colored, fashion forward look in no time.
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