How to Make a Blanket Backpack, Earth Day, Threadbanger

First off, we are taking a ride with the guys who started a really amazing project called Wearable Collections. Then we show you how to make a picnic blanket backpack out of all your old tee shirts. Plus, we get a special invitation and head to Connecticut for an inspiring eco fashion show. Be sure to go get yourself some nature. Links in this episode: The Miami Project - http://www.themiamiproject.org CENYC - http://www.cenyc.org Wearable Collections - http://www.wearablecollections.com …

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25 Responses to “How to Make a Blanket Backpack, Earth Day, Threadbanger”

  1. lol the pic of you …
    lol the pic of you with you guys and the serger is like an “it’s a new baby girl!!!” pic

  2. that bag looks …
    that bag looks kinda flimsy

  3. is it possible for …
    is it possible for me to get her email?????

  4. I like the clothing …
    I like the clothing recyclers! What a great idea!

  5. omg, that …
    omg, that commercial was hystarical

  6. OMG! I am sooo …
    OMG! I am sooo inspired!! I wanna have an eco-friendly fashion show!!! That was pretty sweeet.

  7. that was pretty bad …
    that was pretty bad of that high school student.

  8. Ooo, nice new …
    Ooo, nice new serger, there. I’m just a wee bit jealous :P
    Great work, yay for eco-friendly design

  9. how much a sergers …
    how much a sergers and where can I get one?

  10. i second that kirara
    i second that kirara

  11. Yeah, what? Um how …
    Yeah, what? Um how does that turn itself into a backpack? If you know, message me.

  12. You should check …
    You should check out Megan Nicolay’s book: 108 Ways to Transform a T-Shirt. A good amount of the projects are no-sew.

  13. can u do a video no …
    can u do a video no how to make kimonos?

  14. How about a DIY …
    How about a DIY baby show? I’m making some baby quilts and clothing from recycled objects. I’ll try and send you some pics. There’s so much for babies that can be made from recycled clothing/linens/sheets. Rock on!!!

  15. Ha, I didn’t think …
    Ha, I didn’t think ne1 was creative in CT either. It would’ve been cool to be there
    d(-_-)b

  16. I still don’t …
    I still don’t understand how to make it a bag/blanket, ne1 have images/plans?

  17. she is pretty….
    she is pretty….

  18. It’s possible to …
    It’s possible to have projects without sewing, you know…

    check the no-sew tank top episode, it’s one of their first ones…

  19. I luvv the pillow …
    I luvv the pillow idea too!
    I’ll try that!!
    DEFINETLY!

  20. I like that pillow. …
    I like that pillow… it’s a great idea.. I think I will try it =)

  21. That was great …
    That was great fashion show.
    Great ideas.
    Happy belated Earth day

  22. I fourth.
    I fourth.

  23. Well, there’s this …
    Well, there’s this neat product called Liquid Stitch that’s a glue that lets you “sew without sewing.” Maybe you can try that as an option. :)

  24. wait.. you guys …
    wait.. you guys were in CT… like 15 minutes away from where i live.. and ..didn’t tell me? =[

  25. I know how to make …
    I know how to make really cool dust/cleaning cloths out of the little strips you can barely use after you sew something. Its really funky and totally recycled. I’d really love to share it with you guys since its totally easy but I dont know how. Please help!!!

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