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Best tips for refashioning old clothes into looks you’ll love

May 25, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Best tips for refashioning old clothes into looks you'll love 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  Transforming something outdated or unflattering into a awesome new garment feels a little like a magic trick.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 ...

Sewing pattern: Flounce neck t-shirt from a maxi skirt

May 23, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Flounce neck t-shirt from a maxi skirtMelissa 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 ...

Sewing pattern: Men’s button-up refashion

May 12, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Men's button-up refashionMen’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 ...

100 free sewing patterns for Tote Bags

May 10, 2018 by Shellie Wilson

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 ...

Tutorial and Sewing pattern: Reverse applique message tee

May 4, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Reverse applique message tee 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 ...

Tutorial: Elastic thread shirred top

April 2, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Elastic thread shirred topA 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 ...

Tutorial: Easy ruffle shoulder sweater

February 17, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Easy ruffle shoulder sweater 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 ...

Tutorial: Upcycled t-shirt bangle bracelet

January 31, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Upcycled t-shirt bangle braceletIf 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 ...

Tutorial: Sweater jacket from a pullover sweater

December 10, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Sweater jacket from a pullover sweaterWith 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 ...

Sewing Tutorial and pattern: Upcycled dog sweater

November 30, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial and pattern: Upcycled dog sweaterKate 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 ...

Video tutorial: Cardigan cowl and boot sock set from a sweater

November 28, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Video tutorial: Cardigan cowl and boot sock set from a sweaterBeth 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 ...

Sewing Tutorial: Ruffle sleeve maternity sweatshirt refashion

November 22, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Ruffle sleeve maternity sweatshirt refashionPeople 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 ...

Tutorial: Distressed jean jacket hoodie refashion

November 10, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Distressed jean jacket hoodie refashionMary 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 ...

Tutorial: Refashion a winter scarf into a kilt or poncho

November 2, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Refashion a winter scarf into a kilt or ponchoLaura 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 ...

Sewing Pattern: Woven back t-shirt refashion

October 21, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Woven back t-shirt refashion 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 ...
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