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25 Clever Things To Make With Sweaters That Shrunk In The Wash

June 15, 2026 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Accidentally shrunk a wool sweater in the wash? Save these clever upcycled sweater craft ideas and turn felted jumpers into mittens, bags, cushions, ornaments, coasters, gifts and cozy home décor.

We have all had that heart-sinking laundry moment. You pull … Read More ...

Handmade with a Past: Tuesday’s Top Recycled Etsy Find

February 3, 2026 by Shellie Wilson

This week’s featured item is a delightful Handmade Upcycled Vintage Tea Towel Disney Dress, a perfect blend of nostalgia and sustainability. Crafted from repurposed vintage tea towels, this dress offers a unique and eco-friendly fashion statement.?

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Handmade with a Past: Tuesday’s Top Recycled Etsy Find

November 18, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

If you’re looking for a chic way to upcycle your wardrobe, this Handmade Upcycled Women’s Short Sleeve Top is a fantastic find. Crafted from repurposed fabrics, it’s a true example of how we can take materials that have had a … Read More ...

Handmade with a Past: Tuesday’s Top Recycled Etsy Find

October 22, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

A few weeks ago, we featured a beautiful blanket jacket that was perfect for cozy nights in. If you loved that, you’ll be equally smitten with this Vintage Wool Blanket Upcycle Hoodie! The perfect fusion of comfort, style, and … Read More ...

Handmade with a Past: Tuesday’s Top Recycled Etsy Find

September 25, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

If you’re someone who loves upcycled fashion with a magical, whimsical flair, then this Adult Pixie Coat – Unique Upcycled Vintage Coat is definitely for you. Made from a collection of upcycled vintage materials, this coat takes the old … Read More ...

Woolie and Furry Upcycled Slippers by Made By Barb

June 1, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

If you’re a fan of cozy, sustainable crafting, the Woolie & Furry Upcycled Slippers tutorial by Made By Barb is a must-try. This project combines creativity, comfort, and eco-consciousness, resulting in a pair of slippers that are both stylish and … Read More ...

DIY Upcycled Pants to Apron: A Fun and Easy Project

May 4, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

Got a pair of pants that are too worn out to wear but you just can’t bring yourself to toss them? I found the perfect solution! Barb from Made By Barb has this awesome DIY tutorial that shows you how … Read More ...

How to make a tunnel book from 1 piece of paper

October 30, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

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

April 11, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

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

October 19, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

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

June 1, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

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

May 14, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

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

May 10, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

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

December 14, 2021 by Larissa Coleman

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

July 13, 2021 by Stefanie Girard

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 ...

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