Refashions – Page 6

Tutorial: Easy drawstring wine bag from a shirt sleeve

April 25, 2017 by Anne Weaver

So you’ve made a cute pillow from a button up shirt. Or perhaps, you’ve made some travel bags (using this tutorial). What to do with the sleeves? Don’t throw them away! Pam from Threading My Way shows how you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Denim covered shoes

March 20, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Valerie from The Unfashionista shows how you can revamp a tired pair of pumps by covering them in denim. There’s no sewing required – just careful cutting and gluing. Use scraps in different washes to make a color blocked effect.… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: No-sew lace up t-shirt refashion

March 16, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Eyelet twill tape can turn a plain t-shirt into a trendy lace up tee, with no sewing required! Rose and Haley at Paper and Chocolate have a tutorial showing how to do it. They use fabric glue to make it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add cat ears to a plain knit hat

March 1, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Upgrade a plain knit hat into an awesome kitty cat hat with one easy addition – cat ears! Because everything is cuter with cat ears. Cathi from Scratch and Stitch shows how she added cat ears to a dollar store… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fringe hem jeans

February 18, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Troy from Thriftanista in the City shows what she did with a pair of jeans that was too long for her. Instead of just rehemming them to the correct length, she cut the length off and create a gorgeous deep… Read more ...

Tutorial: Color blocked sweater dress from 2 thrifted sweaters

February 15, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Trevor Loves Mommy made this awesome sweater dress out of a couple of thrifted sweaters! One sweater became the arms, turtleneck, and skirt while the other was used to make the bodice. She shares a tutorial showing how… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Valentine’s cut out neck t-shirt refashion

February 1, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can remake a plain t-shirt into a Valentine’s top with a cut out neck. There’s no sewing required – just some easy cuts and some fabric paint. The cut out neck is an easy… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lace up top refashion

January 29, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how you can turn a V-neck blouse into a lace up top. You won’t need to add any grommets, either, so no need to go buy the grommets and grommet setting tools. Instead, she… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Lace sleeve sweatshirt

January 28, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shows how you can add make a lace sleeve sweatshirt. You’ll start with a purchased sweatshirt and just add in the lace. This would also be cute for a long sleeved t-shirt! … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a bomber jacket from a men’s flannel shirt

January 16, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Cathi from Scratch and Stitch created this awesome bomber jacket out of a men’s flannel shirt! She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The flannel shirt had a quilted lining so she was able to turn it inside… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Refashion a hood into a sailor collar

January 8, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Lina from Sew Historically shows a clever refashion for a hooded shirt. She changes the hood into a sailor collar. The hood is not comfortable for her to wear and it gets the in way of her hair. But with… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Infinity scarves from old t-shirts

December 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from Cucicucicoo shows how you can sew a soft knit infinity scarf out of old t-shirts. She shows two variations – a two-tone infinity scarf made from two t-shirts (one color for the outside and another for the lining),… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a sweater vest from a pullover sweater

December 19, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Tami from Love Notions shows how you can refashion a pullover sweater into a sweater vest. It’s perfect for family photos or a special Christmas outfit. You’ll need a basic vest pattern to do this. She uses her Dashing Vest… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Recycled jeans apron

December 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Turn an old pair of jeans into a sturdy apron! Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shares a tutorial showing how to do it. The denim makes a heavy duty apron that can stand up to cooking, crafting,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible flannel vest from a men’s shirt

November 29, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Cathi from Scratch and Stitch started with a men’s flannel shirt and turned it into a vest for herself. The shirt was lined, and she was careful with how she finished the edges so it’s a reversible vest. She’s got… Read more ...