Refashions – Page 29

Idea file: Sweatshirt with a lace overlay

September 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Arkansas isn’t exactly known for cold winters, but that doesn’t mean that I don’t prepare myself for the cooler weather anyway. (I hate being cold!!) So when I saw this lace overlay sweatshirt by Zoe from So, Zo… What Do … Read more ...

Tutorial: Peplum t-shirt refashion

September 1, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Kaitlin from Wunderbar took a boxy tee and turned it into a trendy peplum shirt. The polka dot shirt she used is perfect for this project! She calls it her Easy Peasy Peplum and she shares a tutorial showing how… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scalloped cut off jeans

August 29, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Zoe from So, Zo, What Do You Know? cut off some jeans to shorts and gave them a scalloped edge. Stitching will help keep the scallops from fraying, and she shares tutorial showing what to do. Get the tute.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gathered shoulder tee refashion

August 27, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Crafty Stacishares a tutorial on her blog showing how to refashion a basic tee into one with wide arm holes and gathered sleeves. Check out how she cuts the short sleeves so she can get the long ties. Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Exposed zipper ruffled skirt refashion

August 24, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Kelly from ReStitch Me shares a cool refashion on her blog for a basic straight skirt. You know, those plain, sometimes frumpy skirts that line the racks at thrift stores. She uses the skirt as a base and adds an… Read more ...

Idea file: Gold leaf wristlet purse

August 22, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Sonya Nimri, author of Beadalicious, posts on her blog show how she made this fabulous gold leaf bag. The design was inspired by a bag from Anthropologie. The striped fabric is actually a refashioned bag her mother brought… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy tank dress refashioned from a top and dress

August 22, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how she made this tank dress out of an old tank, a too-small dress, and a length of wide elastic. I think it turned out cute! If you don’t already have a tank and… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew halter t-shirt refashion

August 21, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Anne from Wobisobi shows how to turn a boxy tee into a cute little halter, no sewing required. Cute!! Get the tute. [via Pinterest] [photo from Wobisobi] … Read more ...

Tutorial: Cardigan onesie

August 18, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Isn’t this cardigan onesie the cutest? Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how to refashion a baby onesie to make one. Get the tutorial. [photo from Feather’s Flights] Sewing your own baby clothes is very satisfying. It’s one of the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn two tight tees into one drapey top

August 17, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Meg from meggipeg shows how she turned two t-shirts that were too tight into one loose-fitting drapey top. One shirt becomes the main body piece, and the other turned into side insets with pockets. She includes a free pattern for… Read more ...

Idea file: Use color blocking to rescue a stained tee

August 15, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Stefi from Just Chic posts on her blog showing a recent t-shirt refashion project. The original shirt was covered in stains, but she used color blocking to cover them up and give the shirt a cool new look. Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Dolly diapers

August 15, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop and Nap Time Crafters shows how you can make fabric dolly diapers. They’re easy on – easy off with Velcro tabs. She used fabric from a couple of old t-shirts to make them. The pieces… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Two leather jackets = one rockin’ skirt

August 10, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Until Wednesday Calls shows combined two out-of-date leather jackets to make one rockin’ skirt. She refers to it as a mullet skirt, all business on the front but all party on the back. I’m showing you the business … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Drawstring waist maxi dress

August 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Miranda from One Little Minute shows how to make a drawstring waist maxi dress. It’s made from a refashioned t-shirt for the top and some yardage for the skirt. This is such a shapely dress! It blouses at the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Take a denim dress from frumpy to cute

August 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

What started out as a frumpy dumpy denim dress became this cute little dress after The Renegade Seamstress did a litle refashioning on it. She shortened the bodice to hit at her waist, shortened the skirt, and added a flounce… Read more ...