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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! Don’t miss out on a bunch of refashion projects too!
I love to upcycle because it saves the environment. Instead of throwing an unwanted garment in the trash to an full landfill or donating it to an already overflowing thrift store, there are so many amazing things you can do with that garment. If you can’t make the garment into something new, you can always shred it and use it for stuffing!
I love to upcycle because it saves time. We are all short on time so saving a hem, a neckline, or a ruffle is a great way to save time! Upcycling can be slightly altering the garment, but it can also be using a pattern to cut out a new garment from the old garment. That’s how you save details from the original.
I love to upcycle because it saves money. Sewing can be an expensive hobby, and buying clothing for myself and my children can be expensive. Upcycling garments you already have or garments you find at the thrift store are great alternatives to buying fabric new by the yard.
I love to upcycle because it saves memories. When I recieve clothing from a family member that has passed on, there is so many memories and so much meaning in that fabric. It feels so special to make something new from it so that it can keep being loved.
Easily turn a wool sweater into a felted wool storage basket with this simple sewing tutorial. It’s a great way to use those extra sweaters! I have a thing with baskets and bins. It’s so fun to organize with cute organizing items. An easy way to to make your own storage basket is to felt…
Learn how to upcycle socks into pockets on a cardigan. Turn those holey socks or lonely missing socks into easy to sew pockets! What do you do when your socks get holes in them? How do you use socks when they lose their match or the elastic stops working at the top of the sock?…
Learn how to make felt balls with wool fabric. It’s cheap if you thrift a wool sweater or coat, and it’s an easy way to make them! Felt balls are so cute and fun to decorate with. I especially love them around Christmastime hanging on the tree or across the fireplace mantle. They add a…
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 many t-shirts hanging around. T-shirts are always in abundance at the thrift store and easy hand-me-downs to come by, so I put together a round…
This is a fabulous and easy gift idea for neighbors, teachers, friends, and family. Use a tea towel to make a quick and simple DIY tea towel apron! I’m not much of a baker, but I appreciate the cover of a apron. I’m a messy cook, and I’m even more messy when I let my…
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 with you! I love sharing my passion of sewing and upcycling. It’s such an amazing feeling to turn something unwanted into something useful. I love…
Learn how to upcycle an adult women’s skirt into a toddler dress using a free sewing pattern. It’s such a fun sewing project! Sometimes you buy that super cute skirt because it has a cool print or it’s a cute style, but after you take it home you realize you don’t really wear it. It’s…
Learn how to upcycle one button up shirt into two pairs of kid pants. One pair of pants is from the sleeves and one is from the body. One shirt or one pair of pants has tons of fabric. Way more than I realized until I started working on this series. Did you know you…
How to upcycle cargo pants for kids using adult cargo pants. Reusing the waist, front zipper, and all the pockets. I really love the look of beach cargo pants. The pockets are perfect for all the rocks, sticks, shells, and bugs that kids find and want to keep. (Seriously, every roly-poly bug is my son’s…
Learn how to upcycle denim shorts for kids using adult pants or shorts. It’s the best quick sewing project for kids’ clothes! Shorts are a summer staple. Especially when my kids go through a couple in a day. They get dirty or change for swimming or whatever. They need lots of shorts in their wardrobe….
How to upcycle a vest for a boy using a men’s adult vest. It’s a great way to make a vest without sewing the whole thing! Not only does my son love being and looking like daddy, I love using my husband’s old clothing for my son. I love seeing my son look like a…
Learn how to upcycle a tunic for a toddler using a free peasant dress pattern. An adult shirt makes a great toddler tunic! I have a funny story about this upcycle. Last summer I was yardsaling and came across a chambray tunic that said XL on the tag. I didn’t try it on but bought…
Learn how to upcycle a shirt into a dress that is perfect for little girls! Keep the button placket for the perfect summer dress! One of the most classic styles is a peasant dress. It’s very feminine, simple, and adorable on little girls. And peasant dresses are very easy to make especially when upcycled from…
Learn how to upcycle an adult cardigan into the perfect baby or toddler cardigan. Reuse the hem and buttons for a quick sewing project! I really love cardigans on babies and kids. I just love them. They look so dapper and so cute and so little. I don’t love constructing a cardigan all from scratch…
Learn how to upcycle a t-shirt neckline so that you can turn an adult t-shirt into a child sized t-shirt using a free tee sewing pattern! Today’s tutorial is similar to yesterday’s upcycled a basic tee neckline except I’ll teach you to reuse a regular scoop neckline. I’m showing you on a baby shirt, but it…