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Upcycled Sweater Slippers: Sewing Tips & Tricks

December 7, 2017

Upcycled Sweater Slippers: Sewing Tips & Tricks

For all my upcycling friends, it’s time to get busy in Santa’s workshop. If you are still contemplating what to make for your loved ones for Christmas, why don’t you sew up a pair of upcycled slippers? Some of you may have already purchased one of my upcycled sweater … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY, Gifts & Cards, Holiday & Seasonal, Sewing, Sewing Tips, Sewing Video, Tutorials, Upcycled Clothing, Upcycled Sweater Projects, Upcyling, Wool Sweaters Tagged With: sewing tips, skillshare classes, slipper lining, upcycled sweater slippers

DIY: Hemming Pants And Shorts That Are Too Long

July 17, 2016

DIY: Hemming Pants And Shorts That Are Too Long

Here where I live, we are in the thick of the summer, and it is WARM. I decided I could use another pair of shorts. So instead of going out and buying a new pair, I took a pair of capris that I don't wear much and cut them off. Hemming pants or shorts is really an easy sewing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY, Sewing, Sewing Video, Tutorials, Upcycled Clothing, Upcyling Tagged With: hemming, hemming pants, Sewing, sewing tutorial, shorts, upcycling

diy Upcycled Poncho

May 22, 2016

diy Upcycled Poncho

Do you have a few sweaters kicking around that you don't wear? Turn them into a fun, colorful diy upcycled poncho. ponchos are not just for little girls! Last fall I designed a few little girl poncho patterns and had the intentions of making them into women patterns, because … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY, Upcycled Clothing, Upcycled Sweater Projects, Upcyling, Wool Sweaters Tagged With: felted wool sweaters, fleece, poncho, Sewing, upcycled sweaters, upcycling

Easy To Make Upcycled Skirts

October 31, 2015

Easy To Make Upcycled Skirts

It's boot and skirt weather! The air is getting cool and crisp and what a great time to throw on your tights and skirts.  In the office, running errands or even keeping house, a skirt, some tights and a pair of boots are a great GO TO for any occasion. I love wearing skirts in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY, Sewing, Upcycled Clothing, Upcycled Sweater Projects, Upcyling, Wool Sweaters Tagged With: girl skirts, knit skirts, recycled sweaters, Recycling, Sewing, sewing pattern, skirt pattern, upcycled sweater patterns, Upcycled Sweater Projects, women skirt pattern, womens skirts, yoga waistband

It’s Yard Sale Time

July 10, 2015

It’s Yard Sale Time

It's yard sale time. Here are some tips for upcycling wool sweaters. How to felt (shrink) wool sweaters. Caring for your felted sweaters. Recycling is hip. Garage and tag sale tips. Fridays and Saturdays are great days for garage sales. Remember the early bird gets the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY, Recycling, Upcycled Clothing, Upcyling, Wool Sweaters Tagged With: felted wool sweaters, garage sale, garage sale tips, recycled sweater projects, recycled sweaters, Recycling, tag sale, upcycling

Upcycled Denim Patchwork Quilt

December 29, 2014

Upcycled Denim Patchwork Quilt

Have you ever slept under a denim and flannel quilt?   There is nothing better.  There is just something about the heaviness of the denim and the coziness of a soft flannel fabric that just seems to tuck you in and comfort you. My sister-in-law gave my husband a denim … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY, Sewing, Upcycled Clothing, Upcyling Tagged With: denim patchwork quilt, denim quilt, recycled jeans, Sewing, tied quilt, upcycled jeans, upcycling

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