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If sewing anything more complicated than a pillow feels like a minor miracle to you, then you're not spending enough time with Threadbanger, where easy instructions, basic tools, and a positive attitude are all you need to whip up shirts, dresses, decor, and more from inexpensive materials.
Why we Love Threadbanger
Rob and Corinne, the Threadbanger sewing team, make DIY clothes super-accessible, with easy-to-follow patterns and step-by-step instructions. Make a cowl neck halter top, a tube top (with tutu), or a skunk-striped hoodie complete with ears and tail. Got a special occasion on the calendar? Try a homemade prom dress or $10 wedding dress. Many of the projects use existing fabrics--like t-shirts, men's shirts, suit jackets, or old sweaters--so you can reuse the pieces you never wear, or pick up vintage patterns and inexpensive materials at your local thrift store.
Threadbanger: Beyond Sewing
If you're not so interested in DIY fashion, Threadbanger has more to offer--like Decor It Yourself, where projects include pendant lamps made from found objects, '50s-style mirrors, and new floors for less than $100. And ISpyDIY teaches you to spot crafting opportunities for reuse, upcycling, and crafts in your everyday life. Check the archives or search function for past projects, and suggest crafts you'd like to see the team take on.
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