Refashioning is a fun way to get new life from old or thrifted clothes. Transforming something outdated or unflattering into a awesome new garment feels a little like a magic trick. If you’re new to refashioning, Stephanie from Swoodson Says… Read more ...
Melissa from Trevor Loves Mommy shows how she turned a knit maxi skirt into a fun t-shirt with a flounce around the neck. If you don’t have a skirt to work with, you can easily just use some yardage and… Read more ...
Men’s button up shirts are easy to find at any thrift store! You may even have some outgrown or unloved button up shirts in your own home. Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how to transform a mens plain button up… Read more ...
These sewing patterns are all of the totes or large bags. All of these links will take you directly to the sewing pattern and the sewing tutorial. The sewing projects vary from easy to hard, so make sure you check… Read more ...
Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how you can refashion a t-shirt and a top (or maybe some scrap fabric) into a fun reverse applique message tee. The letters are cut out from the t-shirt, allowing the patterned fabric behind it… Read more ...
A stretchy shirring makes the perfect spring tops and summer cover ups! And it’s easy to do with elastic thread. You can find an easy tutorial over at Make Something (the Dritz blog). The white eyelet fabric that they used… Read more ...
Mary from Sew Much Love, Mary shows how she refashioned a plain sweater with awkward sleeves to create this trendy ruffle shoulder sweater. She replaced the stretched out awkward length sleeves with full length sleeves cut from another fabric, and… Read more ...
If you sew with knits or do many t-shirt refashions, you end up with a pile of knit scraps. Unlike quilting cotton scraps, there’s not much you can do with these bits of fabric. Amanda from Crafts By Amanda shows… Read more ...
With a separating zipper and some vinyl, you can turn a plain pullover sweater into a sweater jacket. Angela Wolf shares a tutorial at Stitching Sewcial showing how. She used a turtleneck for her refashion. The turtleneck was too tight… Read more ...
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how you can take an old sweater that you don’t wear any more and turn it into warm winter wear for your dog. This refashion works best for smaller dogs and her free pattern… Read more ...
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shows how you can make a cowl and boot cuff set, quick and easy from a thrifted cardigan. The buttons on the cardigan will end up on the cowl, and you can use them to… Read more ...
People often say how hard it is to be pregnant in the summer time because of the heat, but being pregnant in the colder months presents its own set of challenges. Namely, finding maternity clothing that will keep you warm! … Read more ...
Mary from Sew Much Love, Mary refashioned a plain denim jacket into a distressed hoodie jacket. The jacket in its original form wasn’t bad, it just wasn’t great. Her quick refashion brings it on trend for this season’s look. She’s… Read more ...
Laura from Trash to Couture shows two ways you can transform a large plaid scarf into winter fashion. The first is a mini skirt length kilt made using sew on buckles. The second is a loose fit layering poncho made… Read more ...
Check out the cool woven back on this tank! Anne from WobiSobi created the tank – and the woven detail – from a basic t-shirt. She’s got a tutorial on her blog showing how to do this refashion. There’s only… Read more ...