Threadbanger is an American YouTube channel focusing on DIY and crafting video content. It is run and managed by Rob Czar and Corinne Leigh, who are now separated.
Created on March 2, 2007, Threadbanger initially made content on sewing.
Later, it shifted to DIY series, including Man vs. Pin and Corinne vs. Pin, and reached a one million subscribers milestone in 2015.
Then, Threadbanger started the Man vs. House series in early 2018, sponsored by American retail company Lowe’s. In the series, Czar and Leigh refurbished and renovated an older house.
Besides, the YT channel launched its premium series called Do or DIY the same year. Its most popular series is Man vs Pin.
However, Czar fell sick and was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, which halted posting the videos on Threadbanger for a while.
After recovering from health issues, Czar, along with Leigh restarted posting content on August 3, 2019.
Then, Threadbanger hit four million subscribers in October 2019, but now it has only 2.7 million.
Key Insights
- Threadbanger won 2009 Webby awards under the How-To, Explainer & DIY category.
- Threadbanger was also nominated in 2008 and 2015 Webbys and won Shorty Awards in 2016 under Creative and Design: DIY category.
- Czar and Leigh were honorees for 2017 Webbys through Threadbanger under the People’s Voice category for best web personality.
When Did Rob Czar and Corinne Leigh Separate and Discontinue Threadbanger?
Rob Czar and Corinne Leigh started dating in 2004 and launched ThreadBanger together because of their shared creativity and DIY skills.
Later, they married for a serious relationship.
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Rob Czar started working on his painting, along with his art-making series on ThreadBanger.
Then, Czar and Leigh launched an art gallery called the Czart Gallery based in West Asheville to display Czar’s art in 2022.
Also, Czar continued his self-titled YouTube channel, which initially posted drawings and other DIY videos. In 2024, he uploaded How-To Ghost Your Audience On YouTube, where he declared that the Threadbanger channel would not continue.
With that, Czar and Leigh split. However, their official divorce announcement has yet to be made.
Where are Rob Czar and Corinne Leigh Now?
As of writing in September 2024, Czar and Leigh have separated their ways and continue their own projects.
Czar continued his YouTube Channel with 1 million subscribers. He produces various DIY crafts and painting exhibitions on his social handles.
On the other hand, Leigh has collaborated with two YouTube channels, including ThreadBanger and crafting, which post various craft-related content, but it is not active since 2011.
She has also self-titled a channel for 1 million subs, but she has not uploaded any videos.
Leigh had been pregnant in 2018 but has not announced her baby’s birth. In fact, Leigh has not updated herself on her social handles.
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Just So You Know
- After high school, Czar worked as a producer and host before becoming a web star. He also served as director of digital development for Studio71 from 2011 to 2013.
- Czar was born and raised in Florida, whereas Leigh was born at the Air Force base in New Jersey.
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