Refashions – Page 15

Tutorial: Make a reversible spring mini skirt from two t-shirts

April 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Andrea from Little Did You Know shows how she refashioned two thrifted t-shirts into a cute new reversible mini for spring. The elastic waistband is repurposed from a pair of pants she bought on the same trip, but you could… Read more ...

Sewing Patterns – 8 Ways to Upcycle T-shirts

April 16, 2014 by Kym Terranova 1 Comment

Now that warmer weather has arrived, it’s time to pull all those t-shirts out from the back of your closet and put them front and center. There are probably a few shirts that you’re unsure whether to keep,… Read more ...

Free pattern: T-shirt Easter bunny softie

April 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making these cute t-shirt bunnies. They look so soft and squishy! She designed the pattern to use up the scraps of t-shirt she often has left over… Read more ...

Tutorial: Trendy oversized jacket refashioned from a man’s coat

April 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Anna from Plan B shows how she refashions a thrifted man’s coat into an oversized jacket for herself. She kept most of the volume of the large jacket, but slimmed down and shortened the sleeves so they would fit. She… Read more ...

Tutorial: Refashioned scarf shrug

April 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Lisa from Cuccicuccicoo shows how she refashioned a knit scarf into a shrug for her daughter. She gave it a lining to keep the edges from curling and to add extra warmth. For a lighter weight shrug, you could also… Read more ...

Tutorial: Leather cuff sweater refashion

April 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Kate from Nearly Crafty shares a tutorial at Pretty Prudent showing how to add leather cuffs to a sweater. This simple addition really amps up the style of a plain sweater. Unlike sweater knit, leather won’t stretch so you’ll need… Read more ...

Tutorial: Restyle an army jacket

April 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Anne from WobiSobi shows how to refashion and restyle a boxy army jacket into a stylish casual jacket. She cinches it at the waist to give it a more flattering shape. Shortened sleeves give a lighter look, and metal studs… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bow shoulder sweatshirt refashion

March 25, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Anne from WobiSobi shares a tutorial at Brassy Apple showing how to refashion a basic sweatshirt to give it a flirty bow shoulder. She cuts away a portion of one of the shoulders and then adds a bow to tie… Read more ...

Tutorial: Chiffon hem t-shirt refashion

March 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Merrick from Merricks Art shows how to add a wide chiffon band to the hem of a t-shirt in her Chiffon Hem Refashion. The band of floaty fabric at the bottom adds interest and gives the shirt a light, airy… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tank tee refashioned from an oversized tee

March 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Portia from Miss P shows how you can refashion an oversized tee to make it a tank tee instead. You’ll need to use a shirt that has drop sleeves (boxy sleeves with shoulders that extend way past your natural shoulder). … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Ruched maternity shirt with long sleeves and thumb holes

March 7, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Lisa from Mabey She Made It shows how she refashioned a plain shirt into a ruched maternity shirt. The lines of ruching give extra length as your tummy grows. It’s also a flattering look after baby arrives. She also added… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zipper neck t-shirt refashion

March 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Tutorial: Zipper front t-shirt refashion

Jeanna from Drama Queen Seams shows how to make her zipper front t-shirt refashion. She starts with a plain, fitted t-shirt and adds an exposed zipper to the neckline. The zipper deepens the neckline as much or as little as… Read more ...

Tutorial: Snow dyed halter top t-shirt refashion

February 25, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shares a tutorial at I Love to Create showing how to make this halter t-shirt with a snow dye effect. It’s actually two tutorials in one. First, she shows how to make use a pile… Read more ...

Tutorial: Open back sweatshirt refashion

February 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Anne from WobiSobi shares a tutorial at Brassy Apple showing a simple sweatshirt refashion that gives it a wider neck and an open back. The look was inspired by sweater she purchased from Aeropostale. Her sweatshirt version can be made… Read more ...

Tutorial: Baby doll pants from a t-shirt sleeve

February 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Many t-shirt refashions will leave you with the sleeves as scrap. Angela from Crafty Zuzzy shows how you can use a t-shirt sleeve to make a pair of baby doll pants. The hem of the sleeve becomes the hem of… Read more ...