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Refashion

One of my passions is making something new from something old. There is so much potential when you refashion something unwanted into something loved.

There are lots of refashion projects and refashion tutorials to help you get inspired!

How to Upcycle a Men's Shirt for Men
Refashion | Upcycling

How to Upcycle a Men’s Shirt for Men

Learn how to upcycle a men’s shirt for men by combining two shirts. This refashion project is a great way to reuse the best parts of a shirt. Does a…

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How to Turn a Dress into a Romper
Refashion | Upcycling

How to Turn a Dress into a Romper

Learn how to turn a dress into a romper. This refashion sewing project is a fun summer project and is a really easy to to make a romper. Have you…

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How to Refashion a Men's Shirt to a Women's Shirt
Refashion | Upcycling

How to Refashion a Men’s Shirt to a Women’s Shirt

Learn how to refashion a men’s shirt to a women’s shirt by changing some of the details, changing the shape, and adding ruffles. Have you ever wanted to make a…

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T-Shirt Refashion and Upcycle Tutorials
Refashion | Upcycling

18 T-Shirt Refashion and Upcycle Tutorials

Do something fun with all those extra t-shirts by using one of these fun t-shirt refashion and upcycle tutorials! Reuse something unwanted! Either my husband or I have WAY too…

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DIY Dress Refashion and Upcycle Tutorials
Refashion | Upcycling

16 DIY Dress Refashion and Upcycle Tutorials

Use one of these dress refashion and upcycle tutorials to make a new dress from something old. Start with a dress or end with a dress! Dress refashions can be…

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stunning coat refashion tutorials
Refashion

12 Stunning Coat Refashions

Get inspired by these stunning coat refashions to make your own unique winter coat. You can make a gorgeous coat from another coat or some other fabric entirely! This post…

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Men's Button Up Shirt Refashion and Upcycle Tutorials
Refashion | Upcycling

21 Men’s Button Up Shirt Refashion and Upcycle Tutorials

With all the extra men’s button up shirts that can be found at thrift stores, sew them into something else with one of these men’s shirt refashion tutorials! I love…

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sweater upcycle refashion projects
Refashion | Upcycling

22 DIY Sweater Upcycle and Refashion Ideas

Turn your sweater into something new with a DIY sweater upcycle and refashion! With sew and no-sew tutorials there is a refashion for all! Its sweater weather, but what if…

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wear christmas tree skirt refashion
Holiday Sewing Projects | Refashion

Refashion: Wearing a Christmas Tree Skirt

Learn how to refashion so that a child can wear a Christmas tree skirt. This Christmas sewing project is great for all the holiday parties! I love looking at all…

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How to Dye a Swimsuit
Refashion

How to Dye a Swimsuit

Learn how to dye a swimsuit and see the three swimsuits I have dyed. This quick change is a great way to get a “new” swimming suit. I love sewing…

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How to Make a One Piece Into a Tankini
Alter Clothes | Refashion

How to Make a One Piece Into a Tankini

Learn how to make a one piece into a tankini. This refashion project is great for a one piece swimsuit that is too short or long in the torso. I…

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How to Refashion a T-Shirt That is Too Small
Refashion

How to Refashion a T-Shirt That is Too Small

Learn how to refashion a t-shirt that is too small by removing your favorite graphic and putting it onto a larger t-shirt or shirt. I had two graphic t-shirts in…

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how to add lace to sweater sleeves
Refashion

How to Add Lace to Sweater Sleeves

Learn how to make a DIY lace sleeve sweater! This refashion tutorial is great for sleeves that are too tight, too long, or too short. Sometimes it’s fun to add…

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How to Lengthen Jacket Sleeves // heatherhandmade.com
Alter Clothes | Refashion

How to Lengthen Sleeves of a Jacket

Learn how to lengthen sleeves of a jacket using a sweater or socks. This is a great upcycle for gettings sleeves to be long enough! With this simple refashion tutorial…

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pants upcycle refashion projects
Refashion | Upcycling

19 Pants Upcycle and Refashion Tutorials

Get inspired with all these pants upcycle and refashion tutorials! It’s a way to turn your pants into something great with these sewing projects! When I had the idea to…

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