Over at Lindsey’s blob LRStitched she shared a great tutorial on how to upcycle a belt with hexagonss.… Read More ...
How to make a zigzag t-shirt
Got a t-shirt that needs a new look? Why not try this fun idea sent in by Angel where she painted zigzags on a t-shirt. Check out her zigzag painting tutorial at her blog Artsy Angel.
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How to make recycled t-shirt braided bracelets
Ooooooh I can’t wait to try making these braided bracelets! Lana of the blog Lana Red has shared an awesome tutorial that include great illustrations on how to make these cool recycled t-shirt braided bracelets.
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How to make a recycled doily shawl
Over at the blog a Doll for all seasons there is a tutorial on how to make a shawl for a doll out of a doily. I bet this technique would work with turning a lace table cloth into … Read More ...
How to make a skirt from a recycled top
Over at the blog Threading My Way there is a fun tutorial on how to convert a top into a skirt.… Read More ...
How to make a bunch of cute kid’s clothes from adult pieces
Over at the blog Threading My Way Pam shared a whole bunch of great clothing recycling ideas. See how she turned a bunch of adult clothes into some really cute kid’s clothes.… Read More ...
How to make a recycled leather and denim flower cuff
These are so awesome! I have a nice little stash of leather from clothes and a purse factory and I will so so be getting out my Sizzix die cutting machine to be making some of these Recycled leather and … Read More ...
How to make a recycled leather St. Patrick’s Day shamrock cuff
Looking to make something for St. Patrick’s Day? Here is a project I whipped up using a few bits of recycled leather scraps ( you could use just about anything) and my Sizzix die cutter. See the tutorial on … Read More ...
How to re-vamp an old sweater into a fabulous new one
So pretty! Not only does this tutorial cover embellishing a plain sweater it also covers a bit of reshaping and resizing. So if you have a sweater that is in need of one or all three of these techniques pop … Read More ...
How to sew a doll dress from a sweater sleeve
Sewing for dolls can be so fun as they aren’t nearly as fussy about fit and you can use such small quantities of textiles without compromising on style and fun. This cute dress for an 18 inch doll designed by … Read More ...
How to restyle a standard scarf into an infinity style one
OK, if you jumped on the scarf knitting band wagon and are looking to update them to a 2012 style check out how Suzannah of the blog Adventures in Dressmaking turned one of her old standard knitted scarves into an … Read More ...
How to make a bunch of winter accessories out of a recycled sweater
Theresa of the blog Mittens and More sent in a link to her post where she shared her latest set of winter time accessories. Pop on over to blog to see more and the link to her recycled sweater mitten … Read More ...
How to sew recycled pillowcase pj pants
If you are like me and like to whip up projects quick this is the project for you. I love to sew pants that are fun and comfortable and that’s what Brandi of the blog Crafty Girl Squared posted. She … Read More ...
How to make a knit recycled t-shirt scarf
Did you get a t-shirt as a gift this holiday season that just doesn’t quite make the cut….you know the pun I’m about to make here. See how to cut that t-shirt up and knit it into a scarf following … Read More ...
Recycling ideas to keep in mind when receiving “bad gifts”
I am posting this before the onslaught of gift swapping ensues because I bet it will keep a smile on your face and avoid awkward moments we all have experienced when receiving a gift that lets just say misses the … Read More ...
