Well excuse me all to shi't.

It's a little bit humorous, but I think it's a really good thing. But that's just because I enjoy making my own stuff.

Apparently I get it from my mom. The other day she pulled out this tape rack she made by hand (her dad wouldn't let her use powertools), that she even glued felt into teach of the tape holders. The on each side of this case she has a hand drawn picture of Cat Stevens and Elton John, both of which look like stencils. It's so cool.

Oh I ain't saying its a bad thing, it's just funny when you think about the general publics' assumptions about the subculture. It would be expected that all the threads would be either "Sm@sh teh st@te lolz" or "Drink + Fight + Do Drugs 2 B kool like Sid was"

yeah, I guess. But the general public is often wrong, not just about punk.

DIY is punker than anything else.

DIY is punker than anarchy

I'd say those can go hand in hand.

I don't even listen to punk very much any more.

I'm freehanding a rose onto the back of my jacket with a half-working tippex.

Given the fact that I can't draw..

[QUOTE=Flagjacket;13695753]I'm not a punk.[/QUOTE]

Yes you are.

photos of punk forum regulars itt?

[QUOTE=Flagjacket;13695753]I'm not a punk.[/QUOTE]

Descendents reference much?

[QUOTE=RIP Ian Curtis;13695752]Does anyone else find punks discussing arts & crafts amusing?[/QUOTE]

I was thinking about that the other day.."It's soo punx to knit teh fingerless gloves"

[QUOTE=Ghostfire3;13697860]Yes you are.[/QUOTE]
No, I'm really not, I just like some punk bands.

[QUOTE=Twin Human Highway Flares;13697987]Descendents reference much?[/QUOTE]

No I really am not a punk.

[url]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/jondz3003/IMGP0058.jpg[/url]

I suppose that's good for a freehand.

yeah I'm quite proud of myself considering I cannot draw for love nor amphetamines

anyone got any ideas for patching up a hole on the side on my chucks?

i always used electric tape, and then it didn't stay, so i moved to duct tape and it worked for a while. i think eventually if they are tearing you will just have to get a new pair, that's what i had to do anyway. or you could find old scraps of fabric that your mom has lying around and trying to sew it. you'd probably want quilting thread and needle to get through the canvas.

my ?: i learned to sew this summer and so far i have a sort of cute skirt, and am making a really adorable dress. anyone know how to make their own fabric, though? i mean like the design on it. also, anyone know about pattern making?

thanks. i was thinking of using fabric but i want to put something on it, I just dont know what yet.

[url]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v428/BPMead007/DIY/Shoes/11-14-06_1512.jpg[/url]
[url]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v428/BPMead007/DIY/Shoes/11-14-06_1742.jpg[/url]
[url]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v428/BPMead007/DIY/Shoes/11-14-06_1743.jpg[/url]
[url]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v428/BPMead007/DIY/Shoes/DSC00626.jpg[/url]

The Dead Kennedys patch is covering a huge hole that used to be two little holes.

ya my hole is about that size.

nice shoe laces btw.

Why don't you guys get shoes that will hold up?

Because mine were the only leopard-print shoes I could find that weren't totally gay looking.

[QUOTE=Danger Bird;13699770]Because mine were the only leopard-print shoes I could find that weren't totally gay looking.[/QUOTE]

:rolleyes:

[QUOTE=Ronald McRaygun;13698666]thanks. i was thinking of using fabric but i want to put something on it, I just dont know what yet.[/QUOTE]
I put an iron-on smiley patch on mine, but also sewed around it, because ironing will only hold for so long.

Those shoes have been to hell and back, though, and I am so on the verge of retiring them. I have two good pairs of converse that I can wear, so I have no excuse to be wearing shoes in such poor shape.

but I just like them so much :(

[QUOTE=Flagjacket;13699845]:rolleyes:[/QUOTE]

:upset:

Yeah, chucks really don't hold up well at all. Mine are falling apart too. Holes forming on the sides and the soles are kind of coming off.

That is why I don't understand why people buy them. Other than the fact they look stupid of course.

I have vans that are kind of like chucks and I just got my first rip after only 3 months :(

[QUOTE=DaveToopes;13702049]That is why I don't understand why people buy them. Other than the fact they look stupid of course.[/QUOTE]

I bought them before I knew they would fall apart. I learned that the hard way.

[QUOTE=Danger Bird;13699770]Because mine were the only leopard-print shoes I could find that weren't totally gay looking.[/QUOTE]

I wanted some leopard or tartan TUK's..my local shop ran outta'em, though.

[quote=Skrunnch;13702347]I have vans that are kind of like chucks and I just got my first rip after only 3 months :([/quote]

old skools > chucks by a lot. you can get leather ones that will probably hold up longer. I've had my leather old skools for almost 4 years. i love them. i dyed them half black a couple of years ago. ill post pics when i get my camera back.

iv decided to put the choking victim logo over the hole. il post pics when i get a hold of a camera.

[QUOTE=DaveToopes;13702049]That is why I don't understand why people buy them. Other than the fact they look stupid of course.[/QUOTE]
so you can wear drainpipes and a biker jacket and prance around pretending to be in the ramones?

[QUOTE=Flagjacket;13699845]:rolleyes:[/QUOTE]
lol

hahah my converse mostly look like that. it sucks when it rains.

does anyone now how well pf-flyers hold up? ive had mine for about a month and they seem pretty good. im guessing about as long as chucks if not longer, cause the canvas seems to be of a thicker quality then chucks.

PF Flyers hold up really good, yeah.

Speaking of shoes going to hell, I've got some really nice doc martens, and I've had them for about 4 years now. For the most part they are holding up amazingly, but I have a problem. The Sole is wearing away quite a bit, and it makes for easy slipping on the ice in the winter.

[url]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/asdf23/boot.jpg[/url]

I was wondering if any of you had any bright ideas on how to make the treds better, without going to get the boots re-soled.