Learn how to upcycle clothing for kids using adult clothing that is readily found in thrift stores. 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.
I love upcycling because it saves time, it saves money, it helps save the environment, and it saves memories.
If you have any fun upcycled projects, especially ones inspired by these posts, share it on your social media with the hashtag #upcycledkid! Share any upcycle inspired projects for your children with the hashtag #upcycledkid!
How to Upcycle for Kids
I love upcycling because it saves time, it saves money, it helps save the environment, and it saves memories. Learn how to upcycle for kids clothing and accessories!
Upcycle Tutorials for Boys
Learn how to reuse the neckline of a t-shirt.
Learn how to upcycle the hems of a t-shirt.
Learn how to upcycle a vest.
Learn how to upcycle cargo pants.
Learn how to upcycle denim shorts and pants.
Learn how to upcycle a swimming suit for kids. It’s a great way to save money and reuse adult swimming suits that aren’t being used.
Learn how to upcycle a t-shirt into a lightweight drawstring backpack.
Learn how to add simple details for upcycled boy's t-shirts!
Upcycle Tutorials for Girls
Learn how to upcycle an adult item of clothing into shorts, pants, or bloomers for kids with the upcycled shorts, pants, and bloomers sewing pattern.
Learn how to upcycle and reuse the neckline of a t-shirt.
Learn how to upcycle and reuse the button placket of a cardigan
Learn how to upcycle a button up shirt into a little dress.
Learn how to upcycle a chambray shirt into a little girl tunic.
Learn how to upcycle a women's skirt into a toddler dress.
Learn how to upcycle socks into the perfect, easy pockets!
Learn how to upcycle scarves into skirts for girls and toddlers.
Learn how to upcycle a button up shirt into an Elsa Frozen 2 jacket dress.
Upcycle Tutorials for Babies
Learn how to upcycle two pairs of pants, a baby pair and toddler pair, from one button up shirt.
Learn how to turn a t-shirt into a pair of leggings.
Learn how to turn an adult t-shirt into a baby or toddler romper.
Learn how to upcycle baby shoes from the hem of a pair of jeans!
Learn how to take a t-shirt, dress, jeans, etc. and upcycle it into a pair of baby shorts or baby bloomers.
Free Sewing Patterns List
Thanks to all the free pattern designers for letting us use and share their patterns!
Disclosure: Most of these are not my patterns, and I don’t claim any rights to them. They are kindly offered for free by the different pattern designers. The pattern and tutorial must be obtained on the pattern designers’ site.
- Peasant Dress Pattern and Tunic by Once Upon a Sewing Machine
- Classic Leggings Pattern by Nap-Time Creations
- Caroline Dress Pattern by Shwin and Shwin
- Day Camp Set by Peekaboo Patterns
- Cap Sleeve Tee Pattern by Shwin and Shwin
- Harem Pants Pattern by Suburbia Soup
- The Tank by Fishsticks Designs
- Raglan Shirt by Nap Time Creations
- Baggies Shorts by Designs by Sessa
- Turban Headband by Shrimp Salad Circus
- Circle Skirt by MADE
- Baby Shoes by Heather Handmade
- Baby Bloomers and Shorts by Heather Handmade
If you upcycle clothing using one of these tutorials, I’d love to see! Please share it on social media with the hashtag #heatherhandmade and tag me!
kyungsuyah says
Thanks for all these. With a very active toddler (almost 2 but growing like a weed, my little growing bean hehe) I can barely keep her in clothes half the time. This will keep me busy for a while.
Stephanie @ Swoodson Says says
You two did a great job!!
OnceUpona Sew says
Great series Heather!