I have made these little books out of one piece of paper a bunch of times and I have to say they are fun and easy. Making them into a tunnel book really kicks them up yet another notch without … Read More ...
Vintage scarves get a whole new life with embroidery hoops
So often vintage textiles like scarves can have a bit of damage in one place but most of the cool print is still OK. This project is perfect for those cool retro scarves that you want to rescue and enjoy. … Read More ...
10 great ways to fancy up a t-shirt
I love t-shirts but I also love ruffles and other fancy elements. You too? Well head on over to the blog See Kate Sew for 10 ways to fancy up t-shirts. I bet it will be fun to mix … Read More ...
How to make a recycled scarf top
I recently was given a beautiful scarf but I don’t really wear scarves. Well, what’s a recycled crafter to do? Alter it to make something I would wear like this cute top. Pop on over to the blog Trash to … Read More ...
Clothing gets recycled into amazing sculptures
At first when I spotted this incredibly perfect column of clothing I wasn’t sure what I was seeing…that is a sure sign it is something cool..it draws you in. Seeing things you have never seen before is such a great … Read More ...
Great random sock craft
Is there a person out there that doesn’t loose a sock once and a while? Do you keep them thinking you will eventually find the other? I do and then I don’t remember where I put it 🙂 Well, this … Read More ...
How to upcycle fabric scraps with natural dyes
There are many ways to reuse, recycle and repurpose fabric scraps. Over at the blog La Creative Mama you can see a great tutorial on how to use natural dyes to upcycle fabric or make new fabric look vintage and … Read More ...
Recycled sari fabric scarves are beautiful and versatile
Recycled sari fabric is positively gorgeous and the people over at Darn Good Yarn import lovely scarves made out of them. They come in narrow and wide and make a great accent to all sorts of looks and outfits. The … Read More ...
Bernie and I love recycled sweater mittens!
Are you a fashion watcher? I am but when you spot something you make on someone unexpected it’s beyond wonderful. That’s the way I feel about when it was revealed that Bernie Sanders was wearing recycled sweater mittens made by … Read More ...
Etsy Feature – Inner tube backpack
This recycled bag was created by Etsy seller RECYCLEDVEGANandTuC –Â A small basic backpack made from recycled inner tubes and lorry curtain offcuts. A fun and environmentally friendly gift for this holiday season. You can see all their designs as … Read More ...
LB Collection®Recycled Silk Chiffon Ribbon
An exotic ribbon yarn made from recycled, Indian, silk chiffon sari fabric. Each skein of yarn is unique. The strips are hand cut and hand sewn together by artisans to form a continuous strand. The skeins combine a harmonious mixture … Read More ...
Dozens of Doily ideas
I love doilies. As the post over at The Idea Room shows so many ways that doilies can be reused, upcycled, repurposed and altered I could be making everything there. These wrist cozies happen to be one of my faves … Read More ...
Innovative sweater closure
I know we are in hot weather right now but sometime air contitioning can be chilly and hey, sweater weather will come around soon enough. This idea for transforming traditional button sweater closures with chains and beads makes this so … Read More ...
How to make pretend play bird wings
I think everyone smiles when they see pretty birds flying around, both real and pretend. These fabric wings made from all different fabrics look like they would be a blast to make with all sorts of fabric and clothing scraps. … Read More ...
Upcycle a t-shirt with easy hand embroidery quote
It’s no secret I love quotes and this t-shirt embellished with a fun and snarky quote, “More issues than Vogue” is right up my fashion alley. It is done in a simple hand drawn (with a standard pencil) block type … Read More ...