Jeans slippers with Sashiko embroidery

Making my own slippers has been on my list for some time. And when my favourite jeans and my slippers were worn out, I had the perfect excuse. There is something funny about the word slippers, by the way. The word slippers means flip-flops in Dutch (so, we actually wear our 'slippers' with our bathing suits, not with our pyjamas).

You may have noticed that I'm into embroidery lately... For this project, I was inspired by Sashiko, a Japanese traditional embroidery style, and I embroidered white flowers on the jeans slippers. I must say I really like how it turned out.

Enjoy!

You are welcome to visit vermaakster.blogspot.com for more details. You'll find a step by step explanation in Dutch and English and a tip for a free pattern! 

 

twist knot top from fabric leftover

 

 

Hello👋😀, in this  thrift flip video I sew Front know top with puff sleeve and shirred back . I show you step by step extreme easy and quick sewing tutorial on how to reuse fabric scrap and refashion it into totally new  outfit . In first part of this video I draw pattern for all sizes and body types which later I use to sew this trendy front twist top with puffy sleeves and shirred back . See for yourself how super easy it is to create new  clothing . I hope this video is easy to follow and you have fun watching it ❗ 

 

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Dress Up a Free T-shirt

 Hello Refashion Co-op. I am sure you get as many free t-shirts as I do. They just seem to show up. I got a cocoa brown shirt recently and I wanted to make it cuter.

Before and after.

I mixed a little acrylic paint together to match the brown of the shirt. I painted over the lettering to hide it as much as I could.

I let the paint dry over night.

 

I attached a piece of lace to the front of the shirt. It was a scrap that I saved.

 

The lace really hides the lettering and the paint job I did. All you can see is the lace. Thanks for reading a long, for more pictures and details go to I Can Work With That.
 

1 bed sheet into 2 projects midi dress and skirt

 

Hello👋😀, in this thrift flip video I sew High Waist Button Front Midi Skirt perfect for fall season . I show you step by step extreme easy and quick sewing tutorial on how to upcycle bed sheet and refashion it into totally new fall style outfits . In first part of this video I draw pattern for all sizes and body types which later I use to sew this midi dress with waistband and button panel .You can style it in multiple ways as front slit midi dress, back slit , side slit or without slit, with or without pockets See for yourself how super easy it is to create new fall style clothing . 

I hope this video is easy to follow and you have fun watching it ❗

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From same bed sheet! I made ealier this lovely midi dress with puff sleeves 

 

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A Piece of Pumpkin Pie Outfit

 Hello Refashion Co-op. I have had pumpkin everything on the brain. This is an outfit with that in mind. 

Before and after.

I resized the pants so they would fit better.

I also made the sweater dress into a classic sweater.

I will be wearing this to grab a pumpkin spice latte ASAP! Thanks for reading along, for more pictures and details go to I Can Work With That.

turtleneck perfect for fall season

 

 

Hello👋😀, in this  thrift flip video I sew turtleneck blouse perfect for fall season . I show you step by step extreme easy and quick sewing tutorial on how to upcycle long jersey dress and refashion it into totally new fall style outfits . In first part of this video I draw pattern for all sizes and body types which later I use to sew this turtleneck . See for yourself how super easy it is to create new fall style clothing . I hope this video is easy to follow and you have fun watching it ❗

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super easy to sew high waisted pants

Hello👋😀, in this DIY/ thrift flip video I sew The World's Easiest To Sew Pants . I show you step by step extreme easy and quick sewing tutorial on how to upcycle 100 % cotton bed sheet and refashion it into totally new fall style outfits . Free Pattern for those awesome pants you can find in this link  .

 See for yourself how super easy it is to create new fall style clothing .

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Ruffle Shirt to Skirt

 Hello Refashion Co-op. I found this fabulous ruffled top at a clothes swap. It was 100% silk and I thought it was just amazing. It was light weight but it was a little bulky looking on me. And I wasn't in love with those tiny straps. As soon as I saw it I thought it really needed to be a fun skirt.

Before and after.

I cut the top off the top.

I used the serger on the cut edge.

Then I turned the edge in and made a casing for an elastic waistband. I wanted to be comfortable in my fun skirt.

I love how it turned out. For more pictures and details go to I Can Work With That.

fall season dress

Hello👋😀, in this  thrift flip video I sew midi dress with long sleeves and pockets perfect for fall season . I show you step by step extreme easy and quick sewing tutorial on how to upcycle 100 % cotton bed sheet and refashion it into totally new fall style outfits . In first part of this video I draw pattern for all sizes and body types which later I use to sew this midi dress . See for yourself how super easy it is to create new fall style clothing . I hope this video is easy to follow and you have fun watching it ❗ 

 

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Altering Clothes while Wearing Them

 Hello Refashion Co-op. Have you seen the videos of people cutting and altering their clothes while they are wearing them? I always thought it was a crazy idea so I decided to try it. I love crazy ideas. I wanted to see if it would work for me. 

Is this a good idea?

 

I was able to cut it and I tied it in the front. It doesn't look terrible at first glance but is this a good idea?

 

It was a ragged mess. I fixed it the old fashioned way, ironing, turning it under and stitching it down. 

 

I liked the knot in the front and it fit better like this too. I do not recommend cutting while wearing. It was fun to try though. Thanks for reading along, you can see more at I Can Work With That.
 

 

 

from curtain to blouse part 2

 

Hello👋😀, in this thrift flip video I sew sweetheart Neck Top with Puff Sleeve . I show you step by step extreme easy and quick sewing tutorial on how to upcycle curtain and refashion it into totally new fall style outfits . You can style this blouse in few ways , on shoulder ,off shoulder. In first part of this video I draw pattern for all sizes and body types which later I use to sew this milkmaid top . See for yourself how super easy it is to create new fall style clothing . I hope this video is easy to follow and you have fun watching it ❗ 

 

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ruffle sleeve bustier top from plain curtain ... with free pattern

  Hello👋😀, in this thrift flip video I sew Ruffle Sleeve Bustier Top . I show you step by step extreme easy and quick sewing tutorial on how to upcycle curtain and refashion it into totally new fall style outfits . You can style this blouse in few ways , on shoulder ,off shoulder, with strap as a neckline or as a bow. In first part of this video I draw pattern for all sizes and body types which later I use to sew this milkmaid top . See for yourself how super easy it is to create new fall style clothing . I hope this video is easy to follow and you have fun watching it ❗

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How to style this handmade blouse ?

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Southwest Refashion

I have been reminiscing about my time on Refashion Runway, what fun! I wanted to share one of my favorites with you! P.S- I actually still wear this outfit!

When I think of Southwest I think of cowboys or ranchers. Then I got to thinking about Southwest fashion. These cowboys need rugged durable clothing for their tough work outside in the elements. With that being said I thought to myself why can’t I mix rugged with feminine style? I found this perfect suede dress, crocheted skirt and sweater dress as my materials!

The Sweater:

Daytime in the desert can be sweltering heat but the nighttime temperatures drop drastically. This is why I featured a long sweater in my Southwest refashion.

I cut the front of the sweater to open it up. Then hemmed the raw edges of each side.

I removed the cowl from the sweater.

I switched the black buttons into silver buttons. Nothing says Southwest to me like silver!

I had been hanging onto this shirt for the perfect project and it looks like this was it! I love the geometric design of the embroidery which to me is very Southwestern style.

I stitched the shirt panel and the crocheted panel together.

I cut down the length of the back of the sweater and added the new panel I made.

I removed the pockets.

Another thing that makes me think of the southwest is Navajo drawings. I found this adorable lizard picture online, which I cut out and make it a stencil. I pulled out my trusty fabric paints and went to town!

I used a decorative stitch while stitching the front into a v-neck.

I added the bottom hem of the crocheted skirt to the bottom hem of my dress, which gave the suede the feminine touch I was looking for!

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Once my v-neck was done I added a small amount of the crocheted material into the V.

I was lucky enough to have these beads stashed away for the right project! I think this buffalo nickel button is PERFECT for this project!

Mr. Lizard:

*My turquoise ring was my great grandmothers  *

The Front:

The Back:

Happy Refashioning!!!