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How To: Bleach your jeans with a spray bottle
Fashion Television is responding to viewers request to learn how to bleach jeans. First, you need a spray bottle. Any bottle will do, and you want to fill more than half the bottle with bleach, and the rest of the bottle with bleach. If you use only bleach, you will ruin your clothing. Go outside to bleach jeans because it is dangerous to use it in the home. You must bleach items in a well ventilated areas. All you have to do is just spray the jeans. Wait for it to dry, and if you do not like...
How To: Reconstruct a t-shirt into a button-down shirt
This week, the thread heads show us how to turn an old Jimi Hendrix t-shirt into an even cooler button-down shirt. Sweetness!
How To: Make a Kufi cap with Threadbanger
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a Kufi cap with Threadbanger. First, grab a thick black jersey material and your added material of choice. Cut the fabric in a circle pattern to make the size of your head. Then, cut the band material for 3 inches longer then your head measurement. Fold the material and create the bands with thick cardboard. Once you do this iron the bands down and then fold the added material down as well. Adhere the piece pieces together while still folded, then sew th...
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: Make a Leather Ring
This simple but cool leather ring you can make in 5 minutes. Video: .
How To: Make a reversible polar fleece dolman sleeve jacket
This jacket requires very little fitting and is easy to make, which makes it an ideal idea as a gift. This tutorial shows you how to take any pattern for a dolman sleeve jacket and turn it into a reversible jacket. Make it out of polar fleece for a lovely winter coat.
How To: Make a homemade tie dye shirt
In order to make a homemade tie dyed T-shirt, you will need the following: a 100% cotton T-shirt, large freezer bags, trash bags, and Tulip fashion dye.
How To: Make a realistic keyblade for cosplay
In this tutorial, learn how to make a basic keyblade for use in cosplay. There are many different types of keyblades you can make for different characters and this tutorial will give you pretty universal advice. This video is three parts, so make sure you watch all the way through. See you at the conventions!
How To: Turn a t-shirt into a one piece swimsuit with Gianny L
Learn how to turn a t-shirt into a sexy one piece swimsuit. This swimwear project is cheap and easy. The sexy GiannyL demonstrates this DIY closet hack that's simple and cheap. All you need is a t-shirt, pins and a sewing machine. Cut along the pattern Gianny L has demonstrated and sew. Voila! You have a dead sexy one piece swim suit.
How To: Make a super easy, cheap backless top for summertime
In this clip, learn how to make an extremely easy backless top for the warm weather. This tutorial will show you everything you need to know to create this stylish, sexy shirt. Follow along and start sewing because all you need is fabric and a sewing needle to make this simple piece! You can even use an old t-shirt, if you have one!
How To: Bleach your jeans for a stylish faded look
In this tutorial, Tom Howard shows us how to bleach jeans the proper way. This is far better than just placing your clothes in the washing machine the normal way. To do this the correct way, put your water level low (for one item) in your washing machine. Now, make sure the temperature is around 50 degrees give or take 5 degrees. Now, add 1/2 c of chlorine, adding more if you want your jeans to be lighter. Now, leave this is to soak for about 20 minutes and wash your jeans for 30 minutes. Mak...
How To: Paint your shoes
This instructional video shows you how to be creative and paint your shoes. You will need acrylic paint, paint brushes of different sizes, waterproof permanent markers, and spray lacquer. You should create a base coat with white paint. Draw whichever designs you want with a permanent marker. Next color the design with the acrylic paint. Using one color so your paint doesn't dry out. Fill in the background with whichever color you chose. Then spray with a lacquer and you are finished.
How To: Make a vee-neck tunic with flutter sleeves with Gianny L
Elegant fashion is easier to come by than many assume. This tutorial shows you how to sew your own simple V-neck women's tunic with added flutter sleeves. You don't even need a pattern, just a few torso measurements for your wearer!
How To: Make a shirred fabric summer dress
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.
How To: Customize your Converse sneakers
Designer Andrew Hanson shows you how to take an old pair of Chuck Taylor's shoes and add your own personal designs and flair to them.
How To: Make your own pair of flip flop sandals out of duct tape
Of course you can make anything out of duct tape - even shoes! This tutorial shows you how to take your foot measurements and then use that to make your own pair of flip flops or thong sandals out of duct tape.
How To: Sew an easy mane onto a lion costume
In this clip, learn how to make a warm and cheap costume that is still adorable. This video will show you how to take a piece of fabric and sew it to a sweatshirt to make a lion mane for your little girl or boy. This is a super cute way to make an inexpensive costume that your kids can wear for years.
How To: Create a circle skirt (Marilyn skirt) from a pattern
Creating skirts just got easier. You can even make a skirt reminiscent of the ever-famous Marilyn Monroe. Become a chic stylista just by wearing this adjustable circle skirt. This video provides the steps required to make a circle skirt, otherwise known as the Marilyn Skirt.
How To: Make a Gossip Girl Blair Waldorf headband
Blair Waldorf is arguably the most stylish member of the Gossip Girl gang, and headbands are her signature accessory. In this tutorial, learn how to make a Blair inspired hair piece and look like you've been plucked right out of Manhattan's Upper East Side. This headband is funky and cute and won't take long to create. It's also cheap to make, so what are you waiting for?
How To: Make a non-sew tutu
Making a tutu can be hard, but making a non-sew tutu is nothing but easy. Watch this video tutorial to learn the ins and outs of the non-sew tutu for young children. You can change it up all you want once you get the basics down, but for starting off, use the following supplies:
How To: Make a stylish bat sleeve blouse with sexy Gianny L
This blouse puts a unique twist on the classic blouse with bat-wing sleeves. Learn how to make a stylish bat sleeve blouse with sexy Gianny L! The sexy GiannyL demonstrates this DIY closet hack that's simple and cheap. The cut is both casual and comfortable.
How To: Recycle old t-shirts into sexy bikinis with Gianny L
Save the Earth and look hot doing it! This swimwear project is cheap and easy. The sexy GiannyL demonstrates this DIY closet hack that's simple and cheap.
How To: Tie dye a simple spiral swirl design
A step by step guide to spinning and dying a spiral tie-dye shirt.
How To: Make a guitar strap belt
Andrew Hanson teaches you how to turn a broken guitar strap into a belt.
How To: Make overalls out of old jeans
Got some old jeans lying around or any pairs that don't fit? ThreadBanger shows you how to turn some old pairs of jeans into a new pair of overalls.
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: Make a money clip from duct tape
In this tutorial, you will learn how to make a nifty little money clip to hold your cash together inside your pocket. A money clip is a great alternative to a wallet and makes it easier to hang on to multiple bills without losing them.
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: Bleach and paint splatter your own jeans
Angela and Shane from I Am Fashion Weak demonstrates how to bleach and paint splatter your own jeans. All you need to bleach your jeans is bleach and a measuring cup. If you bleach black jeans, you can get tan and gray shades. A bathtub is a safe place to bleach your jeans. Crinkle the jeans and pour the bleach over the crinkled spots until it changes into the color you want. After you bleach the jeans, wash them and dry them. You can also use a sanding technique to give the jeans a distresse...
How To: Make a fancy, beaded, princess tiara
In an hour, make your own fancy beaded princess tiara with some help from ThreadBanger. You'll need a skinny stiff headband, 24-gage floral wire, a wire cutter, plastic beads and a creative sense of spirit! With a few twists, ties, and beads, you'll have a new piece of head decor to crown yourself princess for the day.
How To: Make a sexy witch costume for Halloween with Gianny L
Learn how to make a sexy witch costume for Halloween with Gianny L! In order to make any great Halloween costume, begin with a big, old piece of clothing and some craft supplies.
How To: Build custom roller skates from old shoes
This week's CRAFT Video Podcast comes courtesy of the fine folks at Skates.com where Luanne Teoh and Richard Humphrey show us how to build a pair of roller skates as featured in our current issue of CRAFT: 07!
How To: Convert a T-shirt into a sexy dress halter top dress
Old T-shirts are usually relegated to our closets or heaped in piles to be donated to Goodwill, but even the frumpiest of T-shirts need not be discarded when you can repurpose it!
How To: Rework your old clothes
The Thread Heads viewers come together to present a series of tutorials on DIY fashion. Learn how to sew and make other homemade clothing.
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.
How To: Add puff sleeves to your shirt
The young lady in this video describes to the viewers how to make "Puffed Sleeves". You can use shirts, jackets, men's' shirts, ladies shirts, just about any shirt to make these on! She starts out with 2 ladies shirts, one oversized and one fitted. She also gathers scissors, thread, straight pins, a marking pencil, paper to trace the pattern on and paste. She then demonstrates how to cut the pattern by tracing the outline of the sleeve onto the paper, how to pin the shirts using the straight ...
How To: Recycle a handbag or a duffel bag
This week's episode of "The Discount Trendsetter Show" will show you how to recycle an old handbag for under $5.00. This revamp works just as well with an old duffel bag. This cheap project will show you how to renovate something old into a trendy, but simple mail carrier style bag. Watch this fashion how-to video and learn how to recycle a handbag or a duffel bag.
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: Make a vest out of an old men's shirt
Have you found yourself out a bad relationship with an old boyfriend? Did they leave a bunch of stuff at your place including some clothing? Well instead of throwing it in the trash, why not use it to make a cool outfit that will attract other guys to you. This tutorial shows you how to make a vest using an old men's t-shirt. Enjoy!