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How to make a recycled t-shirt pennant banner

August 26, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

151b40_843a94aa20f04e45aaa63cd5ecb90523.jpg_srz_547_365_75_22_0.50_1.20_0.00_jpg_srzThis 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

August 20, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

151b40_98453d8e55d1488881e0caace3a3b24a.jpg_srz_547_621_75_22_0.50_1.20_0.00_jpg_srz 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

June 20, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

DSC05791 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

June 17, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

blue moon princessIt’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

May 27, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

infinity scarf recycled skirt 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

March 6, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

6a00e55007f5938834019b0109327a970c-320wi 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

February 18, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

DSC_2944 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

January 31, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

recycled-sweater-pot-holderToday 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

January 26, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

13Not 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

January 24, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

_MG_0253 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

December 28, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

upcycle3 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

November 15, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

P1000922Today 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 ...

How to upcycle an old t-shirt with embroidery overlay

November 14, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

IMG_2418This is such an amazing idea! I never thought of using embroidery to brighten and give new life to an old t-shirt but that is just what you can do. Pop on over to the blog buttons and paint to … Read More ...

How to make a recycled necktie brooch

November 9, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

Necktie Brooch Neckties are made from some of the most beautiful and interesting print fabric. And most of us crafters don’t wear them the way they are intended to be, so that’s where us recycled crafters come in! Pop on over to … Read More ...

How to make a recycled t-shirt apron

November 1, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

DIY-Apron-from-a-T-shirt-768x1024This is just darling and the possibilities are endless as the number of t-shirt designs out there! Pop on over to the blog Cheep Crafty Mama for the tutorial on how to make a recycled t-shirt apron decorated with stencils… Read More ...

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