Fashion Design: Page 7

Evenin' Gov'na! How lucky you are to have that datascope (a.k.a. computer); for now you can build yourself some SteamPunk Goggles for your next bioscope (a.k.a. movie)! You will need an old wallet, metal pieces, two plastic water bottle caps, old clock parts, an electric motor, mini tires, plastic pipe, an LED toggle switch, and a pair of sunglasses. Watch this video fashion design tutorial and learn how to make a pair of steampunk binocular style goggles.

This week Kim Hall, a teacher at the EtsyLabs and an Etsy Seller (nottene), came by to show her technique for dyeing natural fabric with organic ingredients. Kim has worked with many different dyeing and printing methods. If you've always wanted to dye your own fabrics or yarn, this is a great video to get you started. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to use cabbage, onion, or tumeric to make a natural fabric or yarn dye.

Everyone has extra t-shirts sitting around that don't get used anymore. Give one a new life, by sewing together a new outfit. The sexy GiannyL demonstrates this DIY closet hack that's simple and cheap. Just find a t-shirt, a needle, thread, pins, and a ribbon. Watch this video fashion design tutorial and learn how to turn a t-shirt into a top and skirt outfit with Gianny L.

Stylish hats are big in contemporary fashion circles, and illustrating hats can keep fashion designers busy. Learn to draw hats from a designer in this free fashion illustration video.

Interested in designing clothes? Learn how to draw ascots, bow ties, scarves and other collars for dress or shirts in this free video series from a fashion design graduate student.

Designing jewelry allows an artist to spice up fashion and create a new trend. Learn to design jewelry from a fashion designer in this free fashion illustration video series.

Collars and necklines in fashion design can add flair and personality to a garment. Learn to draw collars from a fashion designer in this free fashion illustration video series.

Design capes and capelet collars with fashion illustration. Learn how to draw capes and capelet collars in this free fashion video from a professional designer.

Vests can be a fashion icon with flair and many fashion designs include vests inspired by a variety of traditions. Learn to design vests from a pro designer in this free fashion illustration video series.

Design silhouettes are an important part of fashion illustration, outlining the body and working with natural curves of the hips and torso. Learn to design fashion with silhouettes from a designer in this free fashion design video series.

Tips for fashion illustration and croquis proportions, including bust and waistlines and garment seams. Draw croquis in this free fashion illustration video series with a fashion designer.

Designing fashion means putting hairstyles in drawing croquis illustrations with Draw fashion hairstyles like messy, sexy, or parted up-dos in this free fashion croquis video series with a fashion designer.

Designing panties and lingerie takes a talented fashion designer who knows sexy, comfort and materials well. Learn to design panties and lingerie bottoms from a designer in this free fashion design video series.

Designing bathing suits is a great way to be creative and have fun with fashion design. Learn how to draw two piece bathing suit designs with tips from a fashion expert in this free fashion design video series.

Looking for a custom t-shirt design? Well, make your own! Learn how to hand paint tshirts in this free video series from a professional fashion designer.

Looking for a unique t-shirt? Well, make one yourself! Learn how to sew patches, paint, and design a custom t-shirt in this free video series.

Want custom t-shirt designs? Learn how to design your own t-shirt in this free video series from a professional designer.

Make custom shirts with airbrush designs! Learn how to make letters, designs, and dots on a shirt with airbrushing in this free craft video series from a professional airbrush artist.

Princess seams can highlight a variety of fashion garments and are an iconic element of fashion illustration. Learn to design princess seams from a pro fashion designer in this free fashion illustration video series.

Cuffs can make or break a fashion design, and illustrating cuffs well helps a designer sell a collection. Learn how to draw cuffs for fashion design from a pro designer in this free fashion illustration video series.

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.

Draw designs for different styles of eyeglasses. Learn about frame designs for eyeglasses in this free fashion video from a graduate student.

Tips for fashion design and illustration, including flare legs, jumpsuits, skirts, skinny legs, and city shorts. Design fashion for pants and bottoms in this fashion illustration video series with a fashion designer.

designs can make a top or dress, from low swoops or off the shoulder simplicity, to keyhole designs or camisole straps. Learn to draw over a dozen necklines for fashion illustration in this free fashion design video series.

One way to make your own custom T-shirt is by airbrushing them. Learn how to airbrush a desert scene on a T-shirt in this free hobby video series.

How to do fashion illustration; get professional tips and advice on how to begin a career as a fashion illustrator in this free fashion video series.

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.

Watch this instructional fashion design video that teaches you how to turn your regular or baggy jeans into skinny jeans. Just follow these easy steps: put on the jeans inside out, pin them, sow along the pins, cut off the excess fabric, turn it right side out again, make sure they fit properly. If not, start again. In no time, you'll be showing off your fashion sense.

This week Rob and Corinne are headed over to the Compai Compound for a quick summer how to lesson from the DIY Divas of Fashion themselves. So pull out your old tank tops and snagg a pair of scissors because its time embellish. With some scraps of old fabric it's possible to turn a generic t-shirt or tank top into great summer BBQ wear.

Learn how to recycle an old jeans into a sexy mini skirt! Crafter and recycler Gianny L shows how to take old jeans or pants, cut off the legs, and sew up a new mini skirt.

Watch this fashion tutorial video from ThreadBanger to learn how to braid fabric without it fraying. You'll need three strips of fabric, pins, and a sewing machine. You can embellish just about anything with your new braids, and this instructional video will help you braid like a pro.

Watch this ThreadBanger fashion tutorial video to learn how to recon or revamp an old t-shirt to make it look new again. You'll need scissor, a safety pin, a t-shirt, elastic, and a sewing machine. This helpful DIY how-to video will help you turn an old t-shirt into a new-looking summer top.

Watch this fashion tutorial video to learn how to create your own vintage jeans by adding a brownish-copperish fade. All you need is old jeans, coffee grounds (preferably espresso), stockings, a bucket with a lid, and hot or boiling water. Soon you'll be sporting your own homemade vintage jeans!

Watch this fashion design tutorial video to learn how to tie dye your clothes. This how-to video features very detailed instructions that make tie dyeing easy for even first timers. The tips in this how-to video will help you tie dye ilike a pro in no time. All you need is dye, soda ash, a bucket of water, a fork, rubber bands, gloves, saran wrap, and paper towels.

This video tutorial demonstrates the steps for drafting a sloper that shows the exact shape of an individual's body between the waist and the hips. It can be used to create skirts for women, the top of pants for men and women, and body doubles (aka Dress Forms). Learn how to draft a lower torso sloper by watching this video fashion design tutorial.

This week a special SewingTips 101 will show you how to shirr fabric and create a cool new summer dress. You'll need fabric, thread, and elastic thread. Follow along with this video fashion design tutorial and learn how to sew a simple shirred summer dress.

This video fashion design tutorial by Adrianne Lee will show you how to turn a simple t-shirt into a fabulous corset tank, and scrap fabrics into quirky brooches! Very Easy! You'll need a t-shirt, scissors, measuring tape or ruler, sewing machine or needle and thread, scrap fabric, paper, trims, fabric glue and pin backings. Watch and learn how to make this fun crafting project.

Don't get stuck at Burning Man in uncomfortable shoes, without sacrificing style. Learn how to make a pair of fuzzy, pink platforms that aren't going to tire out feet. This video fashion design tutorial shows how to make a comfy pair of platform sneakers.

This step by step fashion design video shows how to take a basic pair of cotton ballerina flats and acrylic flats and transform them into a personalized creation. Learn how to customize a pair of plain ballerina flats into a unique pair of shoes

Got some old pants lying around? Need a new Hat? Well In this tutorial video from Threadbanger, you get an in depth lesson from Liz Tilley who shows you how to make a cool summer cap out of an old pair of pants. This summer hat idea is totally cute, and it can help you get rid of that pair of pants that doesn't fit anymore.