5 tips for finding refashion-able items at the thrift store

Thrift stores are a great way to stretch your sewing budget. All those clothes – and sheets and curtains – just waiting to be transformed into something awesome! But some items lend themselves more readily to being refashioned than others. What should you grab up and what should you leave behind? Stephanie from Swoodson Says has some advice to help you come home with refashioning gold. She includes examples of garments to buy and garments to pass on.

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Tips for Thrift Shopping to Upcycle & Refashion, by Swoodson Says

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!