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Cool idea: A jacket becomes a skirt

March 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver

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Wardrobe Refashion participant yolie posts her latest refashioning.  She took a jacket that was too large and turned it into a stylish skirt.  I love how she keeps the front button detail.  Read more at Wardrobe Refashion. [tags]sewing, refashion,… Read more ...

80s sweater to cool cowl

March 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver

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Look what Meghan from Clementine’s Closet is doing with thrifted sweaters!  A few alterations take this sweater from 80s doldrums to this-year-stylish.  See more about this project at Wardrobe Refashion, or visit Meghan’s Etsy shop Clementine’s Closet. [tags]sewing, refashion,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn a sweater vest into a dirndl

March 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver

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Look at what Hannah from knick knacks & ric rac did with a thrifted sweater vest.  She turned it into a dirndl! Brilliant!!  And if that’s not enough, she gives a tutorial to show you how it’s done.  Get the … Read more ...

Cool idea: Tank top to sleeveless cardigan

March 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

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Technically, there’s no sewing in this project.  But, it does involve cutting fabric and it really is such a cool idea.  Mollie at Wild Olive  wanted a sleeveless cardigan, and looked to her existing clothing as a source.  She simply… Read more ...

Great idea: Making a small t-shirt bigger

March 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

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What to do when your child outgrows his favorite shirt?  It’s fairly easy to make a big shirt smaller, but what do you do when you need to make a small shirt bigger.  Occasional Martha has a fix.  She sewed… Read more ...

Tutorial: Refashion a man’s shirt to a dress

March 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

mensshirtClevergirl has become quite adept at refashioning men’s dress shirts into stylish women’s clothing.  Her final results are crisp, clean, anything but feeling homemade.  She’s created her first photo tutorial showing everyone how she does it.  Get the tutorial.… Read more ...

Cool idea: Inexpensive tie lining

March 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

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Carrie posts a great idea over at Wardrobe Refashion.  She wanted to make some neckties, but found that the lining that gives the tie its body was difficult to locate and very expensive.  What’s a frugal girl to do? … Read more ...

How to Sew Pretty patches on your jeans

February 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Koala Brains shows how to turn a simple patch job on a pair of jeans into a fashion statement!  Instead of trying to camouflage the patch, cut the hole into a pretty shape and place decorative fabric behind.  Get the … Read more ...

Cool idea: Dress from a tablecloth

February 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Look at what Veronica Darling made!  It’s a super-chic dress made from a vintage tablecloth.  Get the details here and here.  [via Wardrobe Refashion.]… Read more ...

Make your polo shirts flatter your figure

February 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Ahhh… the boxy polo shirt.  It seems everyone has at least one in their closet, usually emblazoned with a school or company logo.  Now, with this tutorial from This Mama Makes Stuff, you can refashion your boxy polo so… Read more ...

Don’t Deny Your DIY- Interview: Jen Neitzel of DIY Lounge

July 10, 2008 by candi canncel

DIY Lounge is a super fun, crafty workshop space in Portland, OR. They are located in an adorable arty store, Collage and offer a ton of crafty classes. As a testament to the thriving Craft market in Portland, DIY has… Read more ...
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