Refashions – Page 22

Idea file: Lace collar vest refashion

April 5, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Hanna from Pearls & Scissors shows the vest she updated with a thrifted lace collar. I’m loving the contrast between the brown corduroy and the romantic lace collar. Go to her blog to read more about her refashion. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Twist back t-shirt refashion

March 30, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Gina Michele shows how to make a designer-inspired twist back t-shirt out of a basic tee. It’s mostly a cut-and-twist operation, with a little bit of hand sewing at the end to tack it together. For nonsewers, you can choose… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew jewelled halter tee

March 27, 2013 by Anne Weaver

WobiSobi shows how you can make this awesome jeweled halter top, no sewing needed! It’s refashioned from a plain t-shirt, with clever cuts creating the halter neck. Add some jewels or studs to bling up the neck. Go to her … Read more ...

Tutorial: Edgy asymmetrical zip vest from a man’s suit jacket

March 26, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Plan B shows how to refashion a man’s suit jacket into a woman’s zip-up vest. The asymmetrical zipper brings to mind a motorycle jacket. Exposed zippers also give it an edge. Go to Plan B to find out … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Vintage scarf t-shirt sleeves

March 23, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Aimee from Clones N Clowns shows another quick and easy t-shirt refashion. In this one, she replaces the regular t-shirt sleeves with triangles cut from a vintage scarf. The lightweight scarf fabric makes drapey, floaty sleeves. Go to her blog … Read more ...

Tutorial: Off the shoulder ruffle tee

March 21, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Aimee from Clones n Clowns shows how to refashion a plain t-shirt to give it an off the shoulder ruffle. The tutorial is part of her 30 Days, 30 Tee-shirts series. Go to her tute. [via Craftgawker]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s polka dot dress refashioned from a button down shirt

March 20, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from The Sewing Rabbit made this smart little girl’s polka dot dress out of a thrifted button down shirt. Her first step was to paint the polka dots all over the bottom of the shirt. Then, she cut and… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Add a faux layer to a t-shirt that’s too short

March 20, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Staci from Crafty Staci shows what to do with a t-shirt that’s too short. She doesn’t throw it away or put it in the donate pile. She lengthens it with a faux layer at the hem. Go to her tutorial … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a little girl pleated skirt from a scarf

March 18, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows the school girl outfit she made for her little girl. The cardigan was refashioned from a larger sweater and a t-shirt. And the pleated skirt? She made that from a scarf. And, she tells… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sweater dress refashion

March 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver

The Renegade Seamstress shows how she reworked a plain, shapeless sweater dress into a shorter, more figure flattering version of itself. To add interest, she gave it ruffles at the neck and down the bodice. Go to her blog for … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Pocket Quad t-shirt refashion

March 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

If one pocket on a t-shirt is good, then four are even better. And if they’re edged with a contrast color and arranged in an offset, offkilter square, then we’re in awesomeness territory. Stacie from Yellow Spool shows how to… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: T-shirt and button-up shirt refashion

March 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Kaitlin from Wunderbar shows how she made refashioned a t-shirt and a button-up shirt into a new top, inspired by a similar top at Anthropologie. I love it!! The front of the shirt is a t-shirt, but the back and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Criss cross plunge back blouse refashion

March 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Auna Kay from la vie en rose shows how she refashioned a loose fitting blouse to give it a criss cross plunge back. The criss cross straps are made from the fabric that she cut out to make the plunge. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Man’s shirt, woman’s fitted tee refashion

March 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Megan from Brassy Apple shows how you can add a button up shirt placket and collar to a women’s fitted t-shirt. She also adds the shoulder yokes and front patch pocket. She keeps the edges raw for an unfinished, DIY… Read more ...

Tutorial: Update a cardigan with a faux leather yoke

March 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Auna Kay from la vie en rose shows how she updated a plain cardigan by giving it a faux suede yoke and elbow patches. Check out how she used clear Con-Tact paper to make her pattern. Go to her tutorial… Read more ...