In conclusion to our back to school week, Rob and Corinne are showing you how to take an old mens suit jacket and magically transform it into a backpack. So nows the time to raid uncle Ned's closet for an old sports coat, break out the scissors and get to DIY'in. Janome Threadbanger Sewing Machines!!- http://www.janome.com/index.cfm/AboutJanome/Th...

Today, we get a special tutorial from forum member AuskaNova on making steam punk gloves! Don't forget to tune in on Friday for tips on getting your whole steam punk look together!

This week is all about the plastic bag. We get inspired to use reusable shopping bags and get a lesson on how-to make one out of old clothes. Plus, a glimpse into the world of recycled art and some sweet posts from our Forum members. It's fashionable to be green! Links in this episode: Morsbags http://www.morsbags.com/ Buffalo Exchange http://www....

ThreadBanger is looking for the most unfashionable school in the U.S.A.! If you think your school has what it takes, then prove it! Submit a YouTube video response and show us how much your school needs a Threads Heads Makeover. The winning entry will see the fantastic duo, Rob & Corinne fly across country to give your school or a student a DIY fas...

In conclusion to Threadbangers Steampunk week, Rob and Corinne show how to construct outfits for both the Steampunk Gentleman and Ladies. ManicalMickey Vest Tutorial-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7FZKOfTVmQ Goggle Tutorial-http://www.threadbanger.com/episode/iST_20080826 Truly Victorian-http://trulyvictorian.netfirms.com/ Bustle Dress-http://...

Last week we got a rad video in from Becca who taught us how to make these really cool bead necklaces using old magazines and newspapers. So this week we're showing you how to make your own paper bead necklace with some old newspaper strips.

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

With Threadbanger Steam Punk week in full effect, this episode of Decor It Yourself takes on terrariums. Brooklynite Amy Merrick shows us how to make our own potted constructions and glass gardens. Links in this episode: Apartment Therapy - http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/ ASPCA - http://www.aspca.com/ Brooklyn Indie Market - http://www.brooklynin...

In the dead of summer we've gotten more requests for hoodie help than ever before. So were hangin with Katia from Hollywood Renegade for a complete start to finish lesson on how to make one from an old band shirt. Sew or be Sewn! Links in this video: High Point Beatz "Hoodie Song" http://www.myspace.com/highpointbeatz Forum user G33 http://forum...

Decor It Yourself is moving to WEDNESDAYS! So this week you have an extra day to work on your DIY project! This week, upon a flurry of forum requests, we tackle DIY shelves. With a few design details & up-grades you can make your shelving look fantastic. And remember all of those remote controls you have laying around? Can you even find them when y...

Turn a plain old pair of jeans into a cool pair of vintage jeans using some quick and easy tricks. Watch the entire episode at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMTlXwi17jM and subscribe on YouTube to get new episodes of Thread Heads!

This week, the Thread Heads are heading to Asheville, NC to check out their art scene. They'll get a chance to speak with one of the Asheville designers as well as take a tour downtown Asheville and go to the many sustainable clothing stores. Links in this episode: Ashley Page of Tegonia Designs http://www.tegonia.com/ Plasma's ThreadBanger Rap ht...

This week...Come Hang out and learn a thing or two as we answer a viewers question on knitting ,and show you how to make a cool new scarf for the fall. Plus, a review of Sabrina Gschwandtner's new book Knit Knit, a review of this weeks fashion headlines, and a look at whats new on the forums. To knit or knot to knit...that is the question. Links i...

Is the heat gettin you down? Well, this week's How-to Tuesday shows us an easy way to ventilate your clothing. www.threadbanger.com

Here at the nesting labs, we take on all kinds of aesthetic experiments. This week we morph a old lamp into a brand new lace lampshade. Using vintage and recycled materials we create a lovely, new accessory for the home. Then we take a trip on over to the New York nest of the tidiest bachelor.

As we await the warm weather, let's do some all-natural Spring Cleaning! This week, we learn how to make homemade, organic cleaning supplies and how to create a lovelier library. In preparation for the up-coming gardening season, we get a quick tip on bringing a little green into our nests. links in this episode: Dr. Bronner - http://www.drbronne...

Threadheads hang over at Bust Magazine and learn how to knit a hip Pidge Scarf. Links in this episode: Bust Magazine - http://www.bust.com/index.php Knit Happens - http://www.knithappens.com/ StitchnBeach - http://www.stitchnbeach.com/ KnitBook - http://www.knitbook.com/ the knit witch - http://www.youtube.com/user/theknitwitch?ob=1 knitting help...

This time on Thread Heads were hangin out with Stephanie from the Conscious Clothing Store Ragtrade. Were also taking on a viewer challenge and showing you how to make a pair of overalls from some old jeans, and spotlighting some of our favorite green designers. Links in this episode: Rag Trade Happy Clothing Co http://www.myspace.com/ragtradeco ...

This week we have a special viewer-submitted tutorial from Lacie A.K.A. Laceel, winner of the Janome sewing machine give-away Janome Contest!- http://www.threadbanger.com/page/janome-contest2

This week on Thread Heads bust out your crochet needles and get inspired as we hang out with Alicia of Unicocreations. And trust us, this ain't your grandmother's crocheting. She'll be hookin' us up with a quick lesson and a look at her unique jewelry. Plus book reviews, web viewers, some cool stuff from the forum. Tip of the week: when life throws...

The Threadbanger and Janome crew head to San Francisco for the Renegade Craft Fair! We raffle off free sewing machines and teach people how to make their own tote bag. Plus, great interviews with other renegaders. Links in this episode: -Don't Quilt Your Day Job - http://www.dontquiltyourdayjob.com/ -Party Bots - https://partybots.org/catalog/inde...

This week Rob and Corinne head to the Stitch Rock craft fair that just happened to be right around the corner from their house and encourage you to shop local and handmade for the holiday season. Plus we hang out with our very own Forum member Kate who shows us how to properly sew a zipper. Stitch Rock Craft Fair Delray Beach, FL http://www.rockth...

Hey there, Thread Heads! This week we take a trip to the Better Than Jam headquarters to get a lesson in contact paper screen printing. We are also announcing our new Janome sewing machine contest so don't miss it! Links in this episode: Better Than Jam - http://www.karinepersan.xbuild.com/ Etsy How-to Screen Print - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...

While we were in Austin for Stitch, we grabbed an embroidery lesson from Austin Craft Mafia member Jenny Hart of Sublime Stitching. We'll also take a look at some crafty local stores in Austin, check out a viewer submission and answer your questions! Links in this episode: Craft Mafia Offical site http://www.craftmafia.com/ Jenny Hart's artwork ht...

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)! Check out this Friday's episode of ThreadBanger to get the designs for your SteamPunk Costumes: http://www.ThreadBanger.com Special thanks to Abney Park for providing us with some ...

Come hang out at the Make Workshop this week with threadheads for a crucial Sewing Tips 101 plus a tour of the Brooklyns own Sodafine DIY clothing store. Links in this episode: Sodafine- http://www.sodafine.com/ Make Workshop - http://www.makeworkshop.com/

Earth day is right around the corner! So this week we show you how to create your own recycled tote bag, hang at a local craft fair where we meet with the creators of Bagitude, then its off to Brooklyn to talk with recycled tote bag guru, Meg Allen of Enderby Designs.

Father's Day is coming up, and if your dad is like mine, he is hard to shop for. This week we have a Father's Day Gift Guide and give a tribute to dad in our Grilling 101 episode. We give you some universal grilling tips that will help you get started this summer, and show you how to cook your first dish. Organic veggies and meatless hot dogs and h...

This week, in celebration of Tim Burtons new movie Sweeney Todd, Thread Heads hangs out with the Oscar award winning costume designer, Colleen Atwood. Plus we turn some neighborhood thrift store finds into some Sweeney Todd inspired victorian trash outfits. This is one episode you wont want to miss. Links in this episode: Mood Fabrics http://www.m...

Braids have always been in fashion, and this week we learn how to braid fabric. From denim to gold, there are endless interpretations for this technique. Then we head over to Dave's New York nest and pick up 13 DIY tips & ideas. Jenny Harada-http://jennyharada.com/index.shtml Joseph the Artist-http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.v...