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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!
Learn how to make a shirt bigger by sewing fabric panels into each side seam. This is a great fix for shirts that are just a little tight. I made this shirt severals years ago, and I love everything about it except that it’s just a little too tight. Because of this I never pull…
Learn how to use a suit jacket to make a blazer for toddlers and kids. Get some inspiration for the Upcycled Blazer Sewing Pattern! The Upcycled Blazer sewing pattern just released, and I’d like to share some sewing inspiration for this pattern to give you motivation. There are so many details and pattern hacks you…
Upcycle an adult blazer or suit jacket into a child blazer with this PDF sewing pattern in toddler and children sizes. Choose between a notched collar and shawl collar. I’m so excited to share this pattern with you! The Upcycled Blazer sewing pattern is an intermediate level sewing pattern that comes with ten toddler and…
Learn how to upcycle a t-shirt into a backpack. This is a great beginner sewing project to make a simple backpack! Little kids love backpacks. They love carrying around their special items and feeling so grown up. My son loves feeling like daddy with a backpack or like he’s going off to school like a…
Learn how to upcycle an adult t-shirt into baby and toddler leggings. This is a quick sewing project and the perfect baby gift! Baby leggings. My baby can have one in every single color and every single pattern. I love them. I’m pretty sure she loves this baby leggings tutorial because they are so comfortable…
Learn how to sew a washcloth by cutting up a hand towel. This beginner sewing project is great for saving money and the environment. What do you do with a hand towel that has stains or holes? I usually turn them into rags, but I had a hand towel that still looked nice except for…
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 your sweater has a hole or a stain? What if the sweater doesn’t fit or it shrunk? Use a sweater refashion (or two) to upcycle…
Learn how to upcycle sweater sleeves into a sweater mug cozy. This beginner sewing project is great for keeping mugs warm, and makes a great handmade gift! Sweaters are one of my favorite things to upcycle. There’s so many things you can make from one sweater! I had an old sweater that I wanted to…
Learn how to use a men’s shirt to make a romper or dress for babies and toddlers. Get some inspiration for the Upcycled Men’s Shirt Romper and Dress Sewing Pattern! The Upcycled Men’s Shirt Romper and Dress pattern just released, and I’d like to share some sewing inspiration for this pattern to give you motivation….
Upcycle a men’s button up shirt into a romper, a dress, or a shirt with this PDF sewing pattern in toddler and baby sizes. Choose between a collar and a bias binding neckline. I’m so excited to share this pattern with you! The Upcycled Men’s Shirt Romper, Dress, and Shirt sewing pattern comes with six…
Learn how to make a DIY toothbrush roll bag for traveling with a hand towel and a ribbon. Organize your hygiene items with this simple sewing project! Summer is for camping and traveling, and I needed a way for my kids to keep their hygiene stuff organized and easy for them to get to. I’ve…
Learn how to make an upcycled plastic bag holder to keep bags organized! This beginner sewing project only uses a men’s shirt sleeve! A couple of weeks ago I made a men’s shirt into a skirt for my daughter. The sleeves were left so I tried to think of something to do with them. The…
Learn how to make a men’s shirt into a skirt. This upcycling project is quick and easy, and you keep the curved hem and button front! My husband got rid of this pink gingham men’s button up shirt, and all I could think about was how cute it would be as a skirt! It’s getting…
Learn how to upcycle adult basketball shorts into basketball shorts for children. Use an upcycled shorts sewing pattern for a quick sew! My son has gotten to the stage where he loves wearing comfortable athletic clothing as much as he can. (Who am I kidding, I’d love to live in leggings and joggers every single…
Learn how to use adult clothing to make shorts or leggings for kids. Get some inspiration for the Upcycled T-Shirt Leggings and Shorts Sewing Pattern! The best part about a sewing pattern is seeing it as a base to create something more. The Upcycled T-Shirt Leggings and Shorts sewing pattern is perfect for all the…