Refashions – Page 8

Tutorial: No-sew knotted scarf purse

July 29, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Marissa from One CrafDIY Girl shows how you can make this beautiful knotted scarf purse – with no sewing required! With some clever folding, knotting, and gluing (or pinning if you prefer this to be a temporary bag refashion), you… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Easy summer dress from old shirts

July 10, 2016 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Amaryllis from Ohoh Blog created this summer dress out of a couple of old shirts. It’s so easy – you can sew one with just a few easy seams! The top of the dress is made from a shirt that… Read more ...

Tutorial: Throw pillow with a repurposed button placket closure

July 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Upcycle some old button up shirts into a pretty new pillow cover! Pam from Threading My Way shares a tutorial showing how. The closure for the pillow cover is ready made, repurposed from one of the shirts’ button plackets. So… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: No-sew shoulder tied t-shirt

June 25, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

You don’t have to sew to make a great looking summer top! Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can make this shoulder tie t-shirt, with no sewing required. Start with a plain boxy tee, and cut and tie to make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mexican dress tote bag

June 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I love this idea!! Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shows how you can transform a thrifted Mexican dress into a gorgeous tote bag. I see these dresses quite often at thrift stores and estate sales and I adore all of… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Make this tie-front blouse from a man’s button-up shirt

May 31, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Just when you think there’s no new way to refashion a man’s button-up shirt… Geneva from A Pair & A Spare shows how you can make this tie-front sleeveless blouse out of a button-up shirt. It’s so easy and so… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: No-sew gathered tie back t-shirt refashion

April 29, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can refashion a basic t-shirt into one with a gathered tie back. The gathered tie back gives it a plunging back that looks great layered over a tank or cami. This is a quick,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Roll up back pack from an old blazer

April 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

You can make a roll top back pack like this one out of an old wool blazer and three leather belts. Delia from Delia Creates shares a tutorial at Baby Lock’s Totally Stitchin’ blog showing how. You should be able… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew open back summer tee

April 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can refashion a basic t-shirt to be an open back t-shirt. There’s no sewing required, just a few cuts with a pair of fabric scissors. The open- back t-shirt is split up the back… Read more ...

8 Ways to Refashion Men’s Shirts

March 31, 2016 by Larissa Coleman 2 Comments

Refashioning clothing is a big trend right now. Why not give it a shot with one of these 8 projects? Whether you have an unused men’s shirt laying around your home, or you need to hit up the local thrift… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Swim cover-up or kimono top from a scarf

March 29, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Mayra from So Sew Easy shows how you can make a swim cover-up or kimono top from a scarf. You’ll need a large scarf, one that ‘s 6-7 feet long and 20 to 30? wide. The drape and the print… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew Celtic knot headband from a recycled t-shirt

February 6, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Melissa from The Eyes of a Boy shows how to make this Celtic knot headband out of an old t-shirt – with no sewing required. You can make the whole thing by just cutting, knotting, and gluing, though if you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cuffed jeans DIY

February 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Geneva from A Pair & A Spare shows how you can add a wide fabric cuff to a pair of jeans. It’s an easy way to update last year’s cropped skinnies. You could also start with a pair of full… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycle an outgrown top into a new shirt

January 27, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

It’s always a sad day when your kid outgrows a favorite shirt. But if what makes the shirt favorite is a graphic or applique, there is a solution. Just move the design to a new shirt that fits! Jamie from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a minimalist cropped jacket from a sweatshirt

January 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Portia from Makery shows how you can make this minimalist cropped jacket out of a sweatshirt. She reshapes the neck and shortens the sleeves just a tad, and then gives the jacket a gently curved hem. It’s just a few… Read more ...