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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 Dye a Swimsuit
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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
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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
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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 Sleeves of a Jacket
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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27 DIY Sweater Upcycle and Refashion Ideas
Refashion | Upcycling

27 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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How to Add a Side Pocket to Leggings
Alter Clothes | Refashion

How to Add a Side Pocket to Leggings

Learn how to add a side pocket to leggings perfect for a phone. Leg pockets are my favorite pocket to have on leggings! One of my favorite things to do…

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How to Add Cuffs to Pajama Pants
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How to Add Cuffs to Pajama Pants

Learn how to add cuffs to pajama pants. The knit fabric cuffs will lengthen any pajama pants that are made from woven or knit fabric. I recently got some new…

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DIY Men’s Shirt to Dress Refashion Tutorial
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DIY Men’s Shirt to Dress Refashion Tutorial

With this men’s shirt to dress refashion remake three men’s button up shirts into one women’s dress. Use either matching or coordinating shirts for a fun look. Over a decade…

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Sweater to Cardigan Refashion Tutorial: 3 Ways
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Sweater to Cardigan Refashion Tutorial: 3 Ways

Use one of these three ways to make a sweater to a cardigan refashion. Each tutorial works differently for different sweaters. If you have to many sweaters and need more…

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Button Up Shirt to Dress Refashion Tutorial
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Button Up Shirt to Dress Refashion Tutorial

With this shirt to dress refashion you can turn a women’s or men’s button up shirt into a fun and easy dress. This refashion is simple and doesn’t require any…

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24 Men’s Button Up Shirt Refashion and Upcycle Tutorials
Refashion | Upcycling

24 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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Lace Dress Refashion
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Lace Dress Refashion

Learn the steps for a lace dress refashion. Turn a lace dress into a stunning top with this DIY sewing tutorial! My friend Stephanie from Swoodson Says and I decided…

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Hudson’s Bay Wool Coat Refashion
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Hudson’s Bay Wool Coat Refashion

Learn ideas for and updating and fixing a wool coat with this wool coat refashion. My grandmother is not able to use her wool coats anymore, so my aunt gave…

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25 DIY Dress Refashion and Upcycle Tutorials
Refashion | Upcycling

25 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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