Over at Threadbanger there is a great collection of recycled zipper projects that include jewelry, clothing and home dec. This simple choker is my favorite but there are some really pretty flowers and some really crazy/wild stuff. Zip over there … Read More ...
Recycle a large shirt into a little dress
Over at the blog Blue Print Crafts Jordan is celebrating Nation Craft month by going green and is posting all sorts of green crafts. She kicks off the month with this cute little dress made from a mens shirt. I … Read More ...
Upcycle an old shirt with a paper doily
What a cute idea for sprucing up an ordinary shirt. Pop on over to the blog Grace Violet for the easy tutorial on painting lace on a shirt with a paper doily.
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T-shirts are transformed into a ruffle skirt best part-no measuring
This is a great design that looks super simple to make see how at the blog Analog Me. Recycle t-shirt projects that are down and dirty quick and easy are simply the best!
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How to recycle a t-shirt into a super hero cape and apron
Little kids love to play super hero and what a fun idea to let them make their own super hero cape! Featured at the blog Altered Art Junkies that includes a Velcro safety feature. Not only is there a tutorial … Read More ...
Kitten hat made from the sleeve of a sweater-meow!
Oh I love recycling sweaters into new things and especially cute things! Check out this cute kitten hat project designed by Sonya Nimri made from a recycled sweater sleeve.
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Little girl tights are transformed into a colorful snake
What a great way to recycle tights that have been out grown. Pop on over to the blog-Journey Into Unschooling to read more about how to make this colorful stuffed snake from tights. If you aren’t in need of … Read More ...
Free Flower template perfect for recycling leftovers
I don’t know about you but I keep my fabric scraps. They seem to coming in handy for project just like this cute little three tiered flower pin from the blog Argot. She uses it to dress up a … Read More ...
Fit to be tied ruffle scarf tutorial
Ruffles are hot right now and ties are a great source of beautiful fabrics that are just begging to be recycled into pretty things. Designer Frabjous posted this wonderful ruffle scarf design along with an easy to follow tutorial.
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Just 1, a super cute one that is, of 100 ways to reuse a T-shirt
WOW! over at the blog Hide Your Arms there is a list with links to 100 ways to recycle, upcycle, and repurpose the almighty t-shirt! The variety of ways that are posted there are sure to get your creativity flowing. … Read More ...
Fabric Mod Podge makes transforming a t-shirt easy peasy
I didn’t know about the fact that there was Fabric Mod Podg
e but thanks to the super fun blog Mod Podge Rocks I do now and so do you. In this post there are great directions for transforming a … Read More ...
Those cute kids shirts get new life when they get outgrown
Whitney of the blog Rookie Moms shares this great idea with a great tutorial on how to take those cute motifs from your kid’s shirts that they have outgrown and pop them on a new shirt that fits them. What … Read More ...
Vickie’s top 10 household items to repurpose with project how-to’s
Over at Vickie Howell’s Blog she put together her favorite top 10 house hold items that she likes to recycle into all sorts of new things including bags, pillows, and organizers. Pop on over there to get yourself some fun … Read More ...
Free Good/Bad Angel Bird Graphics used to recycle a plain white t-shirt
Over at this post at Craftside there is a tutorial on how to make iron-ons using this free graphic of good angel and bad angel birds, you know like the ones that sit on your shoulder and help you make … Read More ...
Cool Recycle Fashion Show at The Urban Institute for Contemporary Art
If you are in the Grand Rapids Michigan area (I wish I was) check out this cool recycle event at the
Urban Institute for Contemporary Art
NOSHNIGHT: RECYCLED RUNWAY
August 8
5–7 PM Material Afterlife Carnival
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