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Upcycling

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

There are lots of upcycle projects and upcycle 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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diy dog shirt collar
Upcycling

Handsome DIY Dog Shirt Collar

Learn how to make a DIY dog shirt collar out of a men’s button up shirt. This simple sewing project is only one seam and a cute accessory for any…

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upcycle jeans tote bag
Upcycling

How to Upcycle Jeans Into a Tote Bag

Learn how to upcycle jeans into a tote bag. This beginner sewing project is a quick and easy bag to sew, and it already has pockets! I love making use…

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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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What to do With Old Towels: 10 Ideas
Upcycling

What to do With Old Towels: 12 Ideas

Learn ideas for what to do with old towels. Some of these projects are upcycles for old towels and some would require a nice looking towel. I’m pretty good at…

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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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Upcycled Gift Ideas
Upcycling

28 Upcycled Gift Ideas

Save money and time on handmade gifts by making one of these upcycled gift ideas. These repurposed gifts are useful and thoughtful. Are you looking for some quick gift ideas?…

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diy christmas sweater pillow
Holiday Sewing Projects | Upcycling

DIY Christmas Sweater Pillow

Turn an ugly Christmas sweater into a DIY Christmas sweater pillow for fun holiday decor! This upcycle is a great beginner sewing project! A couple of years ago I found…

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How To Upcycle Clothing For Kids
Upcycling

How To Upcycle Clothing For Kids

Learn how to upcycle clothing for kids using adult clothing found thrifting. There are upcycling tutorials for boys, girls, and babies. It is wonderful to share upcycling tips and tutorials…

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17 Fun Ideas to Upcycle Jeans
Upcycling

17 Fun Ideas to Upcycle Jeans

Get inspired to create with these fun ideas to upcycle jeans. There are so many sewing projects you can do with unwanted denim. Jeans and denim is one of the…

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upcycle kid clothes to last longer
Upcycling

How to Upcycle Kids Clothes to Last Longer

Learn how to upcycle kids clothes to last longer. Either make the clothing bigger, cut the clothing smaller, or piece the clothing together. It’s the time of year when we…

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