T-shirts are definitely my go-to recycled clothing fabric, it is so soft and comes in great colors and often has a great graphic element that can be used in a fun new way. The idea of using it to make … Read More ...
How to upcycle clothes with bleach, lace and even curtains!
In the spirit of The Sound of Music curtains play a big part of this new outfit created by Sheri and shared at the blog Kittenhood. She used bistro lace curtains as an overlay on this denim skirt/oval outfit. See … Read More ...
How to make a recycled sweater cowl
Even if this project didn’t rock like it does I would be tempted to post it just for the fun photo this crafter shared! But this recycled sweater project does rock and it’s super easy. Pop on over to the … Read More ...
How to make a recycled t-shirt pennant banner
This technique could be used for just about any theme all you need to do is choose the right t-shirt. Alix of the blog Joyaltee created a recycled t-shirt banner using a skull graphic t-shirt which makes it perfect for … Read More ...
How to make leggings from a t-shirt
I have personally sewed leggings from t-shirts so I can attest to how easy it is. T-shirts are my favorite fabric to wear and I love to make other garments with the fabric and the great images. If these seems … Read More ...
How to make a recycled t-shirt pillow
I know that making pillows with t-shirts is one of those classic recycled projects but I wanted to share this one because I simple love the scale of the image on the t-shirt and how great it looks as a … Read More ...
Great tutorial on how to make a great fitting fantasy costume
It’s never too soon to start your Halloween costume or if you attend Comicon or other fun dress-up shows. This Blue Moon Princess costume features recycled broken cd pieces for the sparkly edging. I bet you will love this great … Read More ...
How to make an infinity scarf
I happen to have saved a few skirts that I simply loved the fabric but I don’t go to an office anymore so I haven’t worn them in forever. This project would be a great way to use the pretty … Read More ...
How to alter a pair of boots into lace-up the side boots
I don’t like my boots to be be loose, I like them snug. I had a great pair of leather boots and they were too wide so I thought I’d try making them snugger by making them lace up the … Read More ...
How to make a recycled hat purse
Just when you think you are safe to get rid of something you see a great way another clever crafter has used it in a new way that you would actually use. That is the case with this old fur … Read More ...
How to make a recycled sweater pot holders
Today along with a fun tutorial for this kitchen necessity I love how the photo is half illustration and the pot holders are the photo of the real recycled sweater pot holders. Pop on over to the blog Craft Foxes … Read More ...
How to “knit” with your rainbow loom and t-shirt yarn
Not only did this clever crafter use a recycled supply, t-shirt yarn, she repurposed her rainbow loom to “knit”. Pop on over to the blog Green Issues By Agy to see how to weave or knit a swatch using a … Read More ...
How to outline with freezer paper
I have used freezer paper
to make a stencil with the outside area. The clever crafter at the blog Just Chic switched things up and used the inside area of the freezer paper stencil to make this outline art on … Read More ...
How to make little pants from big ones
OK does this photo not warm your heart or what? This mommy let her little guy get in on the recycled sewing project. Pop on over to the blog Green Issues by Agy to see her tutorial on how to … Read More ...
How to make recycled sweater bunnies
Today is all about the cute. Hop on over to the blog SweaterDoll for a tutorial on how to make a cute bunny out of a recycled sweater. I bet you could make all sorts of animals using this … Read More ...
