How To: Make longer lasting stencils
Have you been making stencils for your clothing out of plain paper? Find out how to make longer-lasting and more durable stencils.
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How To: Remove a bra strap using Adobe Photoshop
Bras are such wonderful inventions. Without them, our twins would stray and wander right out of our clothing, and cold weather would prove rather uncomfortable - not to mention awkward - anytime we take our sweater off (if you catch our drift).
How To: Make industrial Steampunk style bobby pins
Steampunk style, which is a funky hybrid of Victorian anachronisms (propellers, vintage watch parts) and industrial design, is sure interesting and cool when it comes to gadget design, but pulling off the whole googles-and-gears look clothing-wise is not quite...becoming.
How To: Make a Long-Sleeved Draped Cardigan with Gianny L
A cardigan is greet for the winter months, but not very stylish, unless… you make one that's draped. Stay warm while looking trendy with this DIY draped cardigan idea from GiannyL.
How To: Customize your XBox 360 Avatar to look like rapper T.I.
T.I. is finally out of the joint and back on the hip-hop scene. What better way to celebrate in your own home for free than making an XBox 360 Avatar in his likeness? This video will show you how to use one set of clothing pieces to make a pretty spitting image of the rap star.
How To: Make a statement piece necklace from old zippers
Back to school is the best time of the year to flaunt new clothing and accessories you scored during the summer. But since so many of us shop at the same places these days (come on, when was the last time you visited Target?), it's very likely you'll end up with a dress or necklace that someone else already has.
How To: Do standing dumbbell shrugs to tone deltoids and the rear shoulder
During the summer it's almost impossible to not wear skimpy clothing to the beach, whether you're a guy or a girl. So whether you're planning to look in a bikini or swim trunks, it's important to appear toned and at your best.
How To: Craft an urban chic tote from waste fabric scraps
Chances are you have a pile of old, unused clothing lying somewhere in your house. You're sure as hell never going to wear any of it, but you also don't want to throw anything away just yet. So how do you eliminate the unsightly pile without completely tossing it into a trash can?
How To: Tie a bowtie for a fancy event
If you are planning on attending a formal or fancy event, wearing a tie is almost a given. Not only does it show you have class and a sense of style, but it will make sure that you won't offend anyone as well.
How To: Properly fit a blazer or suit jacket
In this tutorial, we learn how to properly fit a blazer or suit jacket. First, try the blazer on and make sure it is not too baggy or too tight. You want the buttons to be able to close and you want the sleeves to be long enough to reach your wrists. If you need to get it altered to be shorter, mark where it should be, then bring it to a tailor to get altered. You wan to make sure the inside lining of the jacket is sewed on properly and that the shoulders are not too pointy or high. Once you ...
How To: Make a "glue in & glaze" jewelry ring
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a glue in and glaze jewelry ring. First, grab a blank ring that has a spot on the top to place a picture. It can have a jewel on it, just pop the jewel out. After this, choose an image from collage art papers, then cut it out. When done with this, place the image inside of the top of the ring and push it down with pliers. After this, place a clothing pin around the ring bottom to hold it in place, then grab you DG3 gel and add it to the top of the image....
How To: Get rid of any bad odor from a washing machine
Originally, washing machines are designed to get rid of any ugly looking stains or smells that occupy clothing. But if you begin to notice a nasty smell coming from your washing machine, then you have a problem on your hands.
How To: Give personality to your puppets
In this tutorial, we learn how to give personality to your puppets with Paul Louis. Personality is everything when it comes to puppets. Your design should give the puppet a certain type of personality. Create a voice when you put the puppet onto your arm and use it to become a new character. Use different styles of clothing and jewelry accessories to make the character different. Give the puppet the look of the voice you are going to give it. If you want it to look tough, give it a leather ja...
How To: Recycle a long-waisted, short-sleeved shirt into a lovely summer dress
The most gifted and inventive fashion designers and DIY artists see the potential in things other people would overlook or deem trash. DIY guru Gianny L, for instance, takes everything from men's underwear to oversized t-shirts and turns them into fashionable clothing for women.
How To: Sew on a missing button
In order to sew on a missing button, you will need the following: a needle, thread, scissors, and a button.
How To: Sew three different zipper applications
Having zippers on your clothes can be much better than having buttons or anything else. They're sturdy and can close up any gap with one swipe. If you plan on making your own clothes from scratch, it's important to know how to sew zippers onto your clothing.
How To: Make fashionable leggings with minimal sewing
The alluring and stylish GiannyL is the DIY fashion design guru of the web. Do-it-yourself has never been so sexy before. Her fashion design video tutorials make new outfits not only hot, but cheap and easy. And recycling and reusing old clothing is not only practical, but eco-friendly.
How To: Cook food on a hotel iron & survive in a bad hotel
In this video, get real travel tips from a professional flight attendant. If you travel as much as a flight attendant does, you are bound to wind up in some horrible motels along the way. In this video, learn fleabag motel survival skills from a pro.
How To: Sew & make a t-shirt
The t-shirt is arguably the most basic part of modern Western fashion. Billions of people around the world wear them every day for ease and comfort. This two-part video will teach all you sewing fans out there how to sew your own t-shirts at home. You can then use these techniques to make other t-shirt based garments like t-shirt dresses and whatever other t-shirt-like clothing that you can imagine. The fabric is the limit!
How To: Decorate a credit card holder with duct tape
Most of the duct-tape aficionados out there who are watching this video are probably familiar with duct tapes incredible versatility as a material for making backpacks, tuxedos, and other accessories and clothing items. What many don't realize, however, is the extent of the decorative options made possible by the wide range of colors that duct tape is available in. This video teaches you how to make very cool designs out of colored duct tape and use them to decorate a credit card holder. This...
How To: Dress for cold weather running
It's important to keep up your fitness regime year round. As tempting as it may be to abandon outdoor exercise like running in the wintertime, you can't give in to the cold.
How To: B-Boy
So you want to enter the world of B-Boying. In dance, B-boy is a unisex term that is meant to indicate swagger, whether it comes from clothing style, dancing or art. Learn about popping and locking in dance with help from two experts. Bliss & Zetta are professional hip-hop dancers and choreographers. Learn more dance moves from these two by searching WonderHowTo! You're only practice time away from ruling the dance floor.
How To: Sew a vintage smock
Get creative this weekend and start a new sewing project! In this five-part video tutorial, learn how to sew a stylish vintage frock! Why pay those ridiculous prices on eBay for vintage goods, when you can sew them yourself in the comfort of your own home? Learn all you need to know about sewing this adorable clothing piece in this series of five how-to videos.
How To: Pack a bag for Europe as a female traveler
Backpacking through Europe is an exciting and affordable way to see a new country. This video tutorial shows female travelers what to include in a travel backpack and offers insightful tips on enjoying a trip through Europe. Create a packing system based on item demand, dividing items into the bottom, middle, and top sections of your bag. As a general rule, include clothing that may be easily layered for colder climates.
How To: Create a designer tote from a old skirt with Gianny L
Don't trash your unfashionable old skirt, but turn it into something new, something unique, something fashionable. See how to create a designer tote from a skirt in this video from GiannyL.
How To: Change positions on a surfboard
Changing positions on a surfboard is one of the hardest things to learn how to do. Get expert advice on surfing techniques in this video lesson. Take action: use proper foot position, shuffle feet to make minor adjustments, and remember that sweet spots are different for every individual. Mike Jones, the instructor of this how-to video, has been surfing since he was only six years old. He was lucky enough to surf the pro tour for a few years before starting his own surf shop and clothing bran...
How To: Improve your bike's night visibility
In some places, it's illegal to ride your bike at night without lights or reflectors, so if you plan on going for a joyride on your street bike, then you need to be prepared to share the road with vehicles and be seen. Appropriate gear and lighting are essential for safety when riding a bike at night.
How To: Babysit an infant
Babysitting is the prime teenage job for young women to start learning responsibility and earning a wage, but it isn't all fun and games… you are dealing with an infant, which is far from fun, but it's money in your pocket. Earning a little extra money babysitting infants can be more fun — and a lot easier — than schlepping food at your local diner.
How To: Turn old jeans into a figure flattering pencil skirt
We all know we should dress for our body type, and that there are different cuts and fits of clothing specifically tailored to enhance our shapes, but there exists one universally flattering piece of clothing out there that we believe flatters all: the pencil skirt.
How To: How To Make People Think You're Smarter Than You Reall
Whether you're on a job interview or a first date, follow these simple steps to give the impression that you're quite intelligent – even if you're quite average.
How To: Green your wardrobe
Wearing vintage clothing is one of the best ways to reduce the environmental impact of your fashion choices—short of walking around naked.
How To: Make a bubble tube top out of your bf's underwear
Ladies, it seems to be the trend to wear boyfriend cuts in clothes so here’s a video that will show you how to create a creative super cute and girly top using a guys shirt and tighty-whities. You can wear guy clothing and still look very feminine.
How To: Change the color of dresses in Photoshop
If you're using Adobe Photoshop, you may come across a situation where you or a client wishes to change the color of an item of clothing, say a dress, or shorts, or a shirt, or socks, or shoes, or a hat, or gloves - virtually anything - this tutorial can show you how to make it happen. This quick how to is easy to follow and just what you'll need!
How To: Draft your own garment patterns at home
Make your own patterns easily! Drafting a pattern isn't difficult. This tutorial shows you a few fun methods of pattern drafting. Take an article of clothing whose shape you like, and use that as the model for your new pattern.
How To: Craft a simulated wood (faux bois) tribal necklace
Besides crushed velvet clothing and accessories and anything with a lot of sparkly sequins, tribal jewelry is very in this holiday season. While it isn't necessarily as festive or as glitzy as the other fashion trends, it's uniquely, naturally beautiful and really makes a statement.
How To: Shirr fabric easily step by step
You probably haven't heard of shirring fabric before, but we can bet you've either seen it or have several pieces of clothing with shirring. Shirring means adding bumpy, ruffled waves to a fabric using scrunching and sewing.
How To: Pack makeup and beauty products for a trip
If you're a beauty junkie then you probably hate traveling...at least the packing part of it. The TSA regulates every single item you bring down to the last ounce and piece of clothing, so often times you're limited to only bringing the smallest products you have.
How To: Create a princess perfect Sleeping Beauty makeup look for Halloween
Sleeping Beauty is hands down one of our favorite original Disney princesses. After all, she wore our favorite color - pink - on her clothing and dresses, had long, beautiful blond locks and looked like Christmas morning.
How To: Get the mildew smell out of towels with vinegar
Towels get wet more regularly than any other type of cotton clothing, and mildew can easily get all over them and make them stink. Watch this video to learn how some vinegar and your washing machine can get that smell out of your towels.
How To: Find your natural skin undertone
It's very important to know what you're skin undertone is, because then you'll know what makeup looks best on you, what jewelry matches perfectly, what clothing makes you radiate, what hairstyles compliment you and what colors fit perfectly. If you're into fashion, makeup and beauty, than it's a must to know your undertone. Finding the answer is easier than you think!