Wednesday, March 15, 2023

St. Patrick's Day T-Shirt

Hello Refashion Co-op. St. Patrick's Day is coming and I wanted to make a shirt for the day. I love a theme for my sewing. 

Before and after.

This is one of those freebie t-shirts that you can find everywhere. I took this from a clothes swap because it was green, I painted over the logo to hide it a little. I will hide it even more in a minute.

I cut a piece of the scarf to make a pocket. It will hide that logo completely.

I cut the shirt to a cropped length and clipped the scarf around the bottom. It is going to make a peplum/ruffle around the hem of the shirt.

My shirt was ready for the holiday. For more details go to I Can Work With That.




DIY Wrap Dress from Curtains: A Sustainable Sewing Project

Hey everyone! Today I want to share with you a sustainable sewing project that I just completed: a wrap dress made entirely from curtains! This project is perfect for those who are looking to upcycle their old curtains and turn them into something stylish and wearable.

In the first part of the video, I show how to make a pattern for the wrap dress according to your own measurements . In the second part, I guide you through the sewing process and show how to sew a fabric belt to tie at the waist.

This dress is not only sustainable but also very comfortable and versatile. It's perfect for any occasion, whether you're going to work or a night out with friends.


I encourage you to watch the whole video and share your thoughts on this sustainable sewing project. Let's all do our part to reduce waste and create something beautiful out of what we already have. Don't forget to like and subscribe to my channel for more DIY and upcycling projects like this one.

 

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Saturday, March 11, 2023

Upcycle Old Clothes into a Chic Dress: DIY Tutorial

  

 

Hey fellow sewists! Check out my latest DIY tutorial video on how to transform
a men's shirt and fabric leftovers into a chic and trendy button-up dress. This project is perfect for those who want to upcycle their old clothes and turn them into something new and stylish. In the video, I'll guide you through the entire process, from creating the pattern to sewing the  dress together. You'll learn how to make a front panel, puff sleeves, a round neckline with collar,  front princess seams, and side pockets. Even if you're a beginner, this project is easy to follow and produces beautiful results.

I'd love for you to watch the video, share your thoughts in the comments, and give it a thumbs up if you like it.
Upcycling old clothes not only saves money, but it also helps reduce waste and benefits the environment
. So, let's get creative and make something new out of something old!

Thanks for reading, and happy sewing!

 

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Friday, March 10, 2023

Long Sweater to Tie Front Sweater

 Hello Refashion Co-op. I have been wanting this denim shirt for months. I don't buy clothes often so I have been on the lookout for a way to make one for myself. I had this long sweater on my refashion rack and thought it might be a substitute. I wanted to make this long sweater into a cropped length sweater that tied in the front. 

Before and after.

There was a bleach mark on the back so this sweater had to be shortened and altered to get rid of this. 

I shortened the sweater and made a waistband out of the long pieces that were cut off. 

I clipped the waistband in place to see how it fit. 

I liked the new tie front sweater a lot. For more pictures and details go to I Can Work With That.





Monday, March 06, 2023

Upcycle Your Wardrobe: Turn a Men's Shirt and Skirt into a Cute Dress

 

 Check out my latest video where I show you how to make a cute and comfy dress with an XXL collar and side pockets!
This dress is perfect for beginners and you don't need a pattern, just your own measurements. Plus,
 I'll show you how to sew side pockets and an XXL collar!

 

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