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Upcycled denim makes beautiful Christmas ornaments! Claire at Pillar Box Blue created these upcycled denim star Christmas ornaments from scraps of old jeans. The variation in the colors of denim shows off the piecing. Add some hand stitching and a… Read more ... 
Use one of these sweatshirt pattern hacks and refashions to make something cozy and comfy for the cold weather. Stay warm and cute this winter! With 16 different patterns, you are sure to find a pattern you love. See the… Read more ... 
Denim jeans – we all wear them, but what to do with them when they wear out or no longer fit. Here are lots of unique and creative ways to upcycle and repurpose those no longer needed jeans. Such a… Read more ... 
It’s a great DIY Sewing project that teens and adults alike will enjoy. This sewing pattern is perfect for all ages and great for beginner levels too. A great first zip sewing project. Denim crafts are very popular right now… Read more ... 
With all the extra button-up shirts that can be found at thrift stores, sew them into something else with one of these button-up shirt refashion tutorials! Or maybe you have some old shirts and you want to use them to… Read more ... 
Turn a plain pullover sweater into a cardigan that’s perfect for layering! Heather from Heather Handmade shows three ways you can do it. The right method to use will depend on the weight of the sweater you’re using and the… Read more ... 
Turn a thrifted button up shirt into a pretty new dress for yourself with this easy refashion! Heather from Heather Handmade shows how. It’s a simple refashion that you can make in an evening and wear the net day! Go … Read more ... 
It’s no fun when a top fits a little too snug! I’m always tugging it this way or that, trying to get it to lay smooth. Stephanie from Swoodson Says has a solution for that. She adds contrast fabric panels… Read more ... 
See how to turn a frumpy maxi dress into a modern maxi skirt with this sewing & stamping tutorial by Swoodson Says! This is a great beginner sewing project and can be done in a single night. Maxi skirts take… Read more ... 
Make this season’s trendy cropped jacket from a denim shirt! Cathi from Scratch & Stitch has a tutorial showing how. She found her denim shirt on the clearance rack, but you may have one in your closet already. Or, they’re… Read more ... 
Do you want to start sewing your own clothes – but you don’t know where to start? Heather from Heather Handmade has a post just for you! She sews (from scratch or refashions) most of her own clothes. She’s collected… Read more ... 
What to do when a vintage coat is worn on the cuffs and collar? Heather from Heather Handmade decided a refashion was in order. The coat was an old Hudson Bay wool coat from her grandmother, and she kept most… Read more ... 
Heather from Heather Handmade shows 3 ways you can turn an old scarf into a floaty, twirly skirt for a little girl. The best style to make will vary depending on the size and shape of scarf you’re using. She… Read more ... 
This easy t shirt refashion is both simple to make AND looks polished and stylish when you are done. Creative Fashion Blog shows how to turn a basic shapeless t-shirt into a chic off-the shoulder ruffle top. Her tutorial includes… Read more ... 
This step by step tutorial will walk you through how to bring new life to a classic fashion staple: the little black dress. Creative Fashion Blog shows how to refashion a basic sleeveless black dress into one with a layered… Read more ...