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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 upcycle a sweater with sequins

September 26, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

diy-sparkly-sweaterFirst I have to say I love this photo! Next pop on over to the blog Kittenhood for a fun and easy tutorial on how to upcycle a sweater some sequins and a bit of stitching.… Read More ...

How to make a recycled sweater and doily sunglass case and win a copy of Zakka Handmades

September 16, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

Zakka-Handmades-sweater-case1Today I have a twofer for you. Pop on over to Craftside for a tutorial on how to make a recycled sunglass case out of a wool felted sweater and doily and get yourself in the running for a copy … Read More ...

How to refashion a Dashiki

September 11, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

Nelesc Designs dashiki refashionToday I have another “first” for me. I don’t believe I have ever posted a recycled Dashiki project. Well thanks to Nellie of the blog Nelesc designs you too can make a recycled dashiki shirt. Pop on over to her … Read More ...

How to upcycle a duvet cover with fabric paint

August 22, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

sewbon_hand_painted_duvet_13Do you like working on a large scale?  Bed spreads make a great surface to work large. Pop on over to the blog The Sewing Rabbit to see how to upcycle a duvet cover with some fabric paint. Oh … Read More ...

How to make a recycled t-shirt beach bag

August 7, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

T top I have seen cut up t-shirts and I have seen t-shirt tote bags but not the two combined! This is a great idea for creating a bag that needs to breath. I bet it would also be great for produce. … Read More ...

How to make a recycled t-shirt woven rug

June 14, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

ball-headOK, now I could have posted the super cute finished photo of the t-shirt braided rug that you will find over at the blog My Poppet but this photo was too amazing! But if you would like a great tutorial … Read More ...

How to make a scrap fabric embellished pillow

June 4, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

6a0120a64e32be970c01901b7c94e5970b-800wiI could see getting totally addicted to making these little scrap fabric embellishments. Pop on over to Mel Designs for the full tutorial on how to make a scrap fabric embellished pillow.… Read More ...

How to make a recycled t-shirt garter belt

April 30, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

[UNSET]Over at the blog Mikelina Makes there is a great tutorial on how to make a recycled t-shirt garter belt.  The snarky t-shirt logo is just too fun!

Looking for more ways to refashion t-shirts? check out this amazing … Read More ...

How to make a recycled egg carton sewing kit

April 29, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

scatola-uova-portacucito As a fan of keeping things in little compartments this idea for making a sewing kit from an egg carton is just darling. Pop on over to the blog Pane, Amore e Ctreativita for the full tutorial on how to … Read More ...

How to make a recycled t-shirt shag pillow

April 16, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

timthumb-1.php I love shag and this shag pillow made from recycled t-shirts is so cool. See the tutorial posted over at the blog Just Crafty Enough on how to make a recycled t-shirt shag pillow.

Looking for more ways to … Read More ...

How to make little kid pants from a big shirt

April 14, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

pantsFROMsweaterLGot a little one who would like a fun new pair of pants made from a big shirt? Pop on over to Bludor for a fun tutorial on how to sew kid pants from a big shirt.… Read More ...

How to make a cute dress from cargo pants

March 27, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

krilo11This is just an adorable recycled clothing project. Pop on over to BluDor Magazine to see the detailed tutorial on how to sew a cute little ruffled dress from a pair of cargo pants.… Read More ...

How to make a scrap fabric and button mini tote

March 26, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

6a0120a64e32be970c017ee8ffcad5970d-320wiOK I know this doesn’t look like a mini tote but I loved this close up shot. To see the super cute totes and all the great details of the tutorial on how to make a recycled mini tote over … Read More ...

How to make a recycled St. Patrick’s Day dress and recover a headband

March 12, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

6a00e398202d3d8833017ee908761e970d-800wiOver at the blog The Brass Paperclip Project there are tutorials on how to add straps to a strapless dress and make a matching headband both perfect for St. Patrick’s Day.… Read More ...

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