9 tips for upcycling or refashioning old clothing to new creations

Refashioning or upcycling clothes can be an inexpensive (or free) source of fabric for your sewing projects. Not to mention the potential to save yourself some time by repurposing details. Lisa from Mabey She Made It created this tunic and skirt for her daughters out of a pair of women’s trousers. She shares her advice for refashioning garments to make the most of your starting material and to end up with projects you love.

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9 Tips for Upcycling Clothes: Skirt and Tunic from Pants, by Mabey She Made It

[photo from Mabey She Made It]

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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!