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Tutorial: Refashion leather pants into a pencil skirt

June 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

liz pic 1Liz from Cotton and Curls guest blogs at Miss P with a tutorial showing how she refashioned a pair of black leather pants into a much cooler pencil skirt. The process is really simple, though you do need to take… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Let out a shorts waist by releasing darts

June 12, 2013 by Anne Weaver

DSC_0296 copyRachel Lou shares a tutorial over at Refashion Co-op showing how she altered a pair of kid’s shorts to get a little extra room at the waist.  She got the extra fabric by releasing the darts and patching in some… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Sheer back t-shirt refashion

June 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver

sheer-back-top-0061-640x963Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how to refashion a t-shirt to give it a sheer back.  It’s flirty but modest.  Go to her DIY. [photo from Cotton & Curls] Looking for more t-shirt style sewing patterns? Check these t-shirt… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Side knotted swimsuit refashion

May 30, 2013 by Anne Weaver

sideknotswimsuitAimee from Clones n Clowns shows an easy swimsuit refashion.  She slashes it at the sides and creates faux knots with the cut strips.  Go to her blog for the tute. [photo from Clones n Clowns] Looking for more… Read more ...

Tutorial: Refashion a cardigan into a pullover

May 28, 2013 by Anne Weaver

card7Agy from Green Issues shows how she refashioned a cardgian into this pullover sweater.  The ruffle down the front covers the seam where the buttons were.  Brilliant!  Go to her blog to see how to do it. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage slip inspired ruffled skirt

May 25, 2013 by Anne Weaver

IMG_0607Disney from Ruffles and Stuff joins the Vintage May Series (co-hosted by Craftiness Is Not Optional and Skirt as Top) with a tutorial showing how she made this beautiful layered skirt.  The look is inspired by a vintage slip. … Read more ...

Video tutorial: Men’s shirt to halter dress refashion

May 25, 2013 by Anne Weaver

DIY dress broyfriend shirtSylvia from Dare to DIY shares a video tutorial showing how to refashion a man’s button up shirt into a halter dress.  Depending on the length of the shirt you use, it’ll make a minidress or a tunic.  Go to … Read more ...

Cut off jeans as a boy’s first sewing project

May 24, 2013 by Anne Weaver

S9Agy from Green Issues writes about her son’s first sewing project – cutting off a pair of jeans to make shorts.  This is a great first project!  Before the sewing began, she turned him loose with some stencils and fabric… Read more ...

Tutorial: Studded trim t-shirt refashion

May 21, 2013 by Anne Weaver

bv-emb-t-shirt-feature-052013When Cathy from Trinkets in Blooms fell in love with a dress she spied in a Botega Veneta ad, she DIY’d the look as a tunic.  Her version is refashioned from a large v-neck t-shirt, decorative trim, and metal studs. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make adult leggings from a t-shirt

May 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver

8741681018_a3d74ecb08_zI’ve seen plenty of tutorials showing how to make a pair of little kid leggings out of the sleeves of adult long-sleeved shirt.  Lisa from Cucicucicoo shows how you can make a pair of leggings for an adult or older… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Vintage-inspired maxi dress refashion

May 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Dress - finished copy Curly Pops shows how she refashioned a basic maxi tank dress.  She shortens it and gives it a vintage-inspired look with a contrasting Peter Pan collar, belt, and pockets.  Go to her blog to see how to do it.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Striped polo dress refashion

May 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

polodressSusan from Second Chances by Susan lucked out when she found a men’s size 4x polo shirt at a thrift store.  She was able to turn it into this awesome striped dress.  Check out the way she plays with stripes… Read more ...

Tutorial: Two ways to refashion a bathing suit

May 13, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Planb_annaevers_cutoutsuit_1Anna from Plan B shows two ways you can transform a plain one-piece bathing suit. In one style (shown here) she turns the one piece into a two-piece bathing suit connected at the middle with a metal ring.  In the… Read more ...

Tutorial: In-seam skirt pockets made from t-shirt sleeves

May 10, 2013 by Anne Weaver

refashion_finalWhen I refashion a t-shirt, I often end up with the sleeves as scrap.  Do you?  Agy from Green Issues shows how to put them to clever use.  She uses the leftover sleeves to add in-seam pockets to a skirt… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Ladder V-neck t-shirt refashion

May 9, 2013 by Anne Weaver

tee26-1Anne from Wobisobi shows how to make this off the shoulder ladder V-neck t-shirt.  It’s refashioned from a plain boxy tee like you can get from a craft or discount store.  (Use a shirt at least one size too big… Read more ...
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