Add a hint of gothic romance to your wardrobe with an enchanting refashioning project from Sadie Metter. Using a thrifted denim jacket and black lace dress, you’ll learn how to replace your jacket’s back panel with delicate material to give your outerwear a wickedly charming sheer look. Embrace the magic of the season and craft ...
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Quilted clothing and quilted accents on clothes have been trending for months, which is why we’re so excited to share this denim jacket refashion from Stephanie Woodson. Update a thrifted, plain denim jacket by adding a colorful quilted panel. This sewing project is great for those new to refashioning and can be made with an ...
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Give a thrift store find a fresh new look with this easy embroidery project. A plain, oversized blazer is given color and movement with this brilliant refashioning idea. Perfect for fall and winter, this blazer refashion uses the classic split stitch to create embroidered lines of shining yellow, red, and orange. If you love the ...
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One of the hottest upcycling trends in the sewing and quilting community has been transforming old quilts into stylish, new garments, which is why we’re so excited to share this project from Quayln Stark. This refashioning project walks you through the process of making a thrifted quilt top into a new blouse, from fabric repair ...
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“Fast fashion” is a term that’s been appearing everywhere in the pop culture lexicon as of late, but if you aren’t familiar with shopping vintage, thrifting culture, or the sustainable fashion movement, you may not be aware of just how prevalent and dangerous fast fashion is. That’s why we’ve created this handy breakdown explaining what ...
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Take your refashioning skills to new heights by transforming a plain thrifted sweater into a sophisticated fall cardigan. Featuring a luxe velvet placket, this refashioning project is ideal for the thrifty sewist who wants to practice creating buttonholes and sewing buttons. This easy sewing project also teaches how to create a ruffled hem-effect using elastic ...
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A plain tee becomes a casual chic peplum blouse with this easy upcycling tutorial. Designed with beginner sewists in mind, this refashioning project can be made in a single afternoon and shows you how to transform a short-sleeve t-shirt into a sleeveless tank top. The focal point of this project is the peplum waist, which ...
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Add a total showstopper to your wardrobe with this unique upcycling project that we’re obsessed with! Transform a plain t-shirt with a beautiful applique design with this 3-step technique. This refashioning project shows you how to take a fun printed fabric and applique it to a garment you already own, so that you can update ...
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