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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!
Learn how to add sleeves to a dress. This sewing tutorial works well with any sleeveless dress or a dress with straps. Dress shopping is hard because there’s so many options in so many stores. You might find the perfect dress except that it doesn’t have sleeves. Depending on the event you are attending, you…
Learn how to shorten a sweater or a jumper that is too long with a sewing machine. This sewing tutorial keeps the ribbing intact for a professional finished hem. It can be very frustrating when a sweater is too long, and it just doesn’t look right. It’s hard to wear or the proportions are off….
Learn how to make a skirt from a scarf. Use an infinity scarf, rectangle scarf, or a square scarf to make children’s skirts. I love upcyling to make something amazing like turning a skarf into a skirt. I reuse the hems of the scarves to make the sewing project even faster. I wanted to make…
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 hard because each dress you find is unique. You might not be able to find a tutorial that works with what you have. Luckily, I…
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 is full of tutorials and coats you can purchase that are refashioned and upcycled. You’ll never guess all the items that make up these gorgeous,…
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?…
If you have a sweater with sleeves that are too long, then this sweater sleeve refashion is for you. Add glitter elastic for a modern split sleeve look. I’ve shared a refashion to lengthen sleeves and a refashion to add lace to a sweater cuff, but today I’m going to share what to do if…
Use some leftover purse hardware and some mini pompoms to make this adorable mini wreath. This DIY pompom ornament makes a lovely Christmas decoration. I’ve always loved the look of those snowball pompom wreaths, but I never wanted to make all those pompoms by hand. Instead I made a mini version to hang on the…
Learn how to sew fringe on a dress with this easy fringe dress refashion tutorial. It’s the perfect easy dress for holiday parties! If you have any holiday events coming up this month, this is a really easy dress refashion that is perfect for your holiday parties! A fringe dress would be perfect for a…
Cut up leather to make a beautiful DIY leather ornament similar to a pinecone. This is a quick craft project with hot glue! Find an old leather purse and turn it into a gorgeous leather ornament! I love the simple, minimalist look that this DIY leather ornament creates, and it’s really easy to make with…
Learn how to lengthen a t-shirt with a waistband. This is a great sewing tutorial for t-shirts that are too short! Remember my post where I compared a couple of different fabrics? Well, two of those shirts shrunk a little, and I really wanted to lengthen them so that I would actually wear them. The…
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 sew back darts to get the best fit on your top or dress. It’s a simple way to pull in a waist for a flattering fit. I finished this woven tee in the middle of the summer and liked it except I realized after putting it on that the back was pooling….
Use this sewing tutorial to refashion a men’s shirt to a dress. Most of the details are already done making this the easiest dress to sew! Recently, on of my friends gave me about ten of her husband’s button up shirts that they were done with. I made my refashioned shirt dress 4.5 years ago, and…