Recycled Crafts » Recycled Clothing http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com Creative upcycle and downcycle ideas Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:48:17 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 How to restyle a standard scarf into an infinity style one http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-restyle-a-standard-scarf-into-an-infinity-style-one/2012/02/08/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-restyle-a-standard-scarf-into-an-infinity-style-one/2012/02/08/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:50:03 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5422 OK, if you jumped on the scarf knitting band wagon and are looking to update them to a 2012 style check out how Suzannah of the blog Adventures in Dressmaking turned one of her old standard knitted scarves into an …

]]> OK, if you jumped on the scarf knitting band wagon and are looking to update them to a 2012 style check out how Suzannah of the blog Adventures in Dressmaking turned one of her old standard knitted scarves into an infinity style one.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-restyle-a-standard-scarf-into-an-infinity-style-one/2012/02/08/feed/ 0 How to make a bunch of winter accessories out of a recycled sweater http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-bunch-of-winter-accessories-out-of-a-recycled-sweater/2012/02/04/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-bunch-of-winter-accessories-out-of-a-recycled-sweater/2012/02/04/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:08:35 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5451 Theresa of the blog Mittens and More sent in a link to her post where she shared her latest set of winter time accessories. Pop on over to blog to see more and the link to her recycled sweater mitten …

]]> Theresa of the blog Mittens and More sent in a link to her post where she shared her latest set of winter time accessories. Pop on over to blog to see more and the link to her recycled sweater mitten tutorial.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-bunch-of-winter-accessories-out-of-a-recycled-sweater/2012/02/04/feed/ 0 How to sew recycled pillowcase pj pants http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-sew-recycled-pillowcase-pj-pants/2012/01/29/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-sew-recycled-pillowcase-pj-pants/2012/01/29/#comments Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:55:40 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5873 If you are like me and like to whip up projects quick this is the project for you. I love to sew pants that are fun and comfortable and that’s what Brandi of the blog Crafty Girl Squared posted. She …

]]> If you are like me and like to whip up projects quick this is the project for you. I love to sew pants that are fun and comfortable and that’s what Brandi of the blog Crafty Girl Squared posted. She shared a great tutorial on how to sew little kid pj pants from a recycled pillowcase.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-sew-recycled-pillowcase-pj-pants/2012/01/29/feed/ 0 How to make a knit recycled t-shirt scarf http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-knit-recycled-t-shirt-scarf/2012/01/12/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-knit-recycled-t-shirt-scarf/2012/01/12/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:09:18 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5160 Did you get a t-shirt as a gift this holiday season that just doesn’t quite make the cut….you know the pun I’m about to make here. See how to cut that t-shirt up and knit it into a scarf following …

]]> Did you get a t-shirt as a gift this holiday season that just doesn’t quite make the cut….you know the pun I’m about to make here. See how to cut that t-shirt up and knit it into a scarf following the easy tutorial on how to make a recycled t-shirt knit scarf over at Amber’s blog Don’t Sew Angry.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-knit-recycled-t-shirt-scarf/2012/01/12/feed/ 0 Recycling ideas to keep in mind when receiving “bad gifts” http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/recycling-ideas-to-keep-in-mind-when-receiving-bad-gifts/2011/12/12/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/recycling-ideas-to-keep-in-mind-when-receiving-bad-gifts/2011/12/12/#comments Tue, 13 Dec 2011 01:03:31 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5122 I am posting this before the onslaught of gift swapping ensues because I bet it will keep a smile on your face and avoid awkward moments we all have experienced when receiving a gift that lets just say misses the …

]]> I am posting this before the onslaught of gift swapping ensues because I bet it will keep a smile on your face and avoid awkward moments we all have experienced when receiving a gift that lets just say misses the mark a bit. Pop on over to Leah’s blog The Selvedge Studio to see her list of repurposing and restyling of ill fitting or less than your style gifts. And her tutorials on how to sew a tote and turn a pillowcase into a laundry bag and a box out of an old album cover perfect to give gifts in!

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/recycling-ideas-to-keep-in-mind-when-receiving-bad-gifts/2011/12/12/feed/ 0 How to make a recycled men’s shirt half apron http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-mens-shirt-half-apron/2011/12/07/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-mens-shirt-half-apron/2011/12/07/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 03:09:48 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5244 Over at the blog Crafty Gemini there is an awesome video tutorial on how to make a half apron from a men’s shirt. Vanessa also is hosting a contest where she is giving away a stack of fabric. But …

]]> Over at the blog Crafty Gemini there is an awesome video tutorial on how to make a half apron from a men’s shirt. Vanessa also is hosting a contest where she is giving away a stack of fabric. But wait there is still more she also includes some info about the Life Reimagined Project.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-mens-shirt-half-apron/2011/12/07/feed/ 0 How to make a recycled sweater wreath with a candy style bow and enter to win 10 books and yarn http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-sweater-wreath-with-a-candy-style-bow-and-enter-to-win-10-books-and-yarn/2011/12/05/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-sweater-wreath-with-a-candy-style-bow-and-enter-to-win-10-books-and-yarn/2011/12/05/#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:59:55 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5205 With Christmas decorating in full swing (every night I walk through the neighborhood there are more lights up! Yey) I snuck in a little time to make this year’s wreath….of course out of a recycled sweater. Pop on over to …

]]> With Christmas decorating in full swing (every night I walk through the neighborhood there are more lights up! Yey) I snuck in a little time to make this year’s wreath….of course out of a recycled sweater. Pop on over to the Sweater Surgery blog for the full tutorial on how to make a recycled sweater wreath with a candy style bow. And if you would like a chance to win a copy of the book Sweater Surgery and 9 more books on knitting, crochet and felting along with a basket of yarn and supplies pop on over to Craftside and get yourself in the running 3 ways!

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-sweater-wreath-with-a-candy-style-bow-and-enter-to-win-10-books-and-yarn/2011/12/05/feed/ 0 How to make a recycled burlesque style mini hat for Halloween http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-burlesque-style-mini-hat-for-halloween/2011/10/25/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-burlesque-style-mini-hat-for-halloween/2011/10/25/#comments Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:44:57 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5019 I love, love, love mini hats! And this one is too cool! Check out the fab link that Cindi sent in at her blog The Brass Paper Clip Project on how to make a recycled burlesque style mini hat perfect …

]]> I love, love, love mini hats! And this one is too cool! Check out the fab link that Cindi sent in at her blog The Brass Paper Clip Project on how to make a recycled burlesque style mini hat perfect for Halloween (or really anytime as far as I’m concerned!)

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-burlesque-style-mini-hat-for-halloween/2011/10/25/feed/ 0 How to upcycle a plain white pumpkin into a provocative one http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-upcycle-a-plain-white-pumpkin-into-a-provocative-one/2011/10/10/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-upcycle-a-plain-white-pumpkin-into-a-provocative-one/2011/10/10/#comments Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:41:19 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=4888 OK, using the word provocative and recycled craft doesn’t happen very often. This is such a simple idea yet totally awesome idea! See Ashley”s take on spiffing up a plain white pumpkin with an old fishnet stocking.

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]]> OK, using the word provocative and recycled craft doesn’t happen very often. This is such a simple idea yet totally awesome idea! See Ashley”s take on spiffing up a plain white pumpkin with an old fishnet stocking.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-upcycle-a-plain-white-pumpkin-into-a-provocative-one/2011/10/10/feed/ 0 How to Glitter Mod Podge a pair of shoes http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-glitter-mod-podge-a-pair-of-shoes/2011/10/05/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-glitter-mod-podge-a-pair-of-shoes/2011/10/05/#comments Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:08:42 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=4856 This craft is as cute and fun as it is practical! I have actually used this technique myself and so I can fully attest to its coolness to save a pair of shoes from the trash bin. Check out the …

]]> This craft is as cute and fun as it is practical! I have actually used this technique myself and so I can fully attest to its coolness to save a pair of shoes from the trash bin. Check out the fun tutorial Katie sent in to her tutorial on how to glitter Mod Podge an old pair of damaged shoes and make them super stylin’ and wearable again at her blog Sew Woodsy.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-glitter-mod-podge-a-pair-of-shoes/2011/10/05/feed/ 2 How to make recycled t-shirt wall art http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-recycled-t-shirt-wall-art/2011/09/22/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-recycled-t-shirt-wall-art/2011/09/22/#comments Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:28:33 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=4813 T-shirts have some of the best graphics out there. Why not enjoy them after the t-shirt has become unwearable for one reason or another. Posted at Crafts ‘n Coffee is an easy tutorial on how to make recycled t-shirt wall …

]]> T-shirts have some of the best graphics out there. Why not enjoy them after the t-shirt has become unwearable for one reason or another. Posted at Crafts ‘n Coffee is an easy tutorial on how to make recycled t-shirt wall art along with a bunch of other cool wall art ideas!

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-recycled-t-shirt-wall-art/2011/09/22/feed/ 2 How to make a recycled sweater ball http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-sweater-ball/2011/09/21/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-sweater-ball/2011/09/21/#comments Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:55:51 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=4795 I have such an affinity to any project made with a recycled sweater. So when Kerry sent in her link to her blog Kid Giddy I was appropriately…giddy…about her tutorial on how to make a recycled sweater ball from 14 …

]]> I have such an affinity to any project made with a recycled sweater. So when Kerry sent in her link to her blog Kid Giddy I was appropriately…giddy…about her tutorial on how to make a recycled sweater ball from 14 hexagonal pieces.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-sweater-ball/2011/09/21/feed/ 0 How to make recycled Halloween witch shoes http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-recycled-halloween-witch-shoes/2011/09/12/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-recycled-halloween-witch-shoes/2011/09/12/#comments Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:39:12 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=4782 I am so excited about Halloween! There are so many cool ideas that I can’t wait to make! Today I have this awesome tutorial on how to make recycled witch shoes featured over at the blog Craft Test Dummies.

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]]> I am so excited about Halloween! There are so many cool ideas that I can’t wait to make! Today I have this awesome tutorial on how to make recycled witch shoes featured over at the blog Craft Test Dummies.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-recycled-halloween-witch-shoes/2011/09/12/feed/ 1 How to make a animated character inspired upcycled t-shirt http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-animated-character-inspired-upcycled-t-shirt/2011/08/16/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-animated-character-inspired-upcycled-t-shirt/2011/08/16/#comments Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:51:38 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=4648 I just need to say that if you recognize this character by name from its original cartoon then you fall into one group, if you only recognize it from the car commercial (like myself) then you fall into another. Likewise …

]]> I just need to say that if you recognize this character by name from its original cartoon then you fall into one group, if you only recognize it from the car commercial (like myself) then you fall into another. Likewise when Janet sent in her link to cute no-sew Yo Gabba  Gabba t-shirt upcycling tutorial I am thinking I am going to see something with the Ramones on it. Yup, I am on old school punk rock girl with no kids. But that doesn’t mean this isn’t a great idea to make large scale faces on t-shirts!

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-animated-character-inspired-upcycled-t-shirt/2011/08/16/feed/ 0 How to upcycle an old pair of jeans with stenciling http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-upcycle-an-old-pair-of-jeans-with-stenciling/2011/08/11/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-upcycle-an-old-pair-of-jeans-with-stenciling/2011/08/11/#comments Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:50:13 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=4629 If you don’t fancy yourself too talented in the hand painting department stenciling is a great way to go to upcycle your clothes. Over at the blog All about Stencils.com there is a great tutorial on how to use multi …

]]> If you don’t fancy yourself too talented in the hand painting department stenciling is a great way to go to upcycle your clothes. Over at the blog All about Stencils.com there is a great tutorial on how to use multi colored stencils to upcycle a pair of jeans posted by Penny.

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