Refashions – Page 9

Tutorial: DIY lace cut out sweatshirt

January 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sylvia from Dare to DIY shares a video showing how you can make this trendy lace cut out sweatshirt. She creates a diagonal line across the sweatshirt and sleeves which I think is striking, but you can place your cut… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recycled jeans wine bottle gift bag

January 13, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can make a wine gift bag out of a jeans leg. The hem of the jeans becomes the opening of the bag. The pair she used for this bag had a button… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hockey jersey sweatshirt refashion

January 5, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Jane from Maiden Jane shows how you can refashion a sweatshirt into a hockey jersey. She widens the neckline and gives it a lace-up placket. She also reworks the hems of the sleeves and waist by removing the cuffs so… Read more ...

Tutorial: Boho t-shirt refashion with contrast side gussets

December 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Sews N Bows shows how you can refashion a fitted tee to a trendier loose fit boho tee with contrast side gussets. Adding the gussets to the sides adds width and well as a fun pop of color… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY jean jacket hoodie

December 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Trevor Loves Mommy shows how you can refashion a plain jean jacket into a jean jacket hoodie. You’ll need a plain jean jacket and a heavy sweatshirt hoodie, both of which are easily found at a thrift store. … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Add sweater sleeves to a t-shirt

November 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Trevor Loves Mommy shows how she added sweater sleeves to a henley tee. The look is inspired by a Free People shirt. Made from a thrifted henley and sweater, her refashion cost considerably less than what it would… Read more ...

Tutorial: Refashion two tops into one color blocked tee

November 11, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Trevor Loves Mommy shows how she combined two tops into one color blocked tee. Her inspiration was a tribal print baby doll top. She liked the print but not the baby doll silhouette. By refashioning it with a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Leaf print peplum blazer refashion

November 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

You can turn a rather plain thrifted blazer into an eye catching peplum blazer with flared sleeves. Mark Montano shows how to do it, with a video and written tutorial on his blog. He shows how to make the peplum… Read more ...

Tutorial: Find the best thrifted shirts for your sewing projects

October 31, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Many a sewing tutorial uses a thrifted shirt as a starting point. And, of course, any sewing project that uses smaller pieces can be made from thrifted shirts as well. Connie from ReFabulous has some advice for searching out the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a skirt from a jacket

October 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Look, a skirt from a jacket! This DIY is by Geneva from A Pair & A Spare. It’s a simple refashion that doesn’t require a pattern or sewing any complicated closures. Men’s jackets work well for this, as you’ll need… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add backpack straps to a thrifted purse

October 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can add backpack straps to a thrifted purse and while you’re at it, replace the lining too. The purse she shows in her tutorial originally had a messenger strap, but she wanted to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recycled denim jeans rug

October 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

I love a good recycled jeans sewing project. Something about all the shades of blue and the soft faded fabric just makes me feel happy. Ama from Ohoh Blog shows how you can make this awesome rug out of old… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycled sweatshirt tote

October 6, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jane fromMaiden Jane shows how you can transform an old sweatshirt into an awesome tote. I’m loving it made from a sports team sweatshirt! The thick sweatshirt fabric is perfect for a bag, and the logo gets framed perfectly… Read more ...

Tutorial: 10 Minute Cardigan from a Sweater

October 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This simple sweater-to-cardigan refashion can be done in just 10 minutes! Kelsey from Vanilla Joy shows how to do it. It’s super easy, using just 2 straight seams plus a bit of hand sewing. A lighter weight sweater will work… Read more ...

Tutorial: Super easy pillow cover from a repurposed shirt

October 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

It takes just a few easy steps to turn a button up shirt into a pillow cover. Jann from Newton Custom Interiors shares a tutorial at So Sew Easy showing how to do it. The button placket down the front… Read more ...