upcycling

Restyle Unworn Garments into a One-of-a-Kind Bag

If you’re a devoted sewer like me, it’s likely that your wardrobe is full of unique garments you’ve crafted, using fine fabrics and time-consuming techniques. As wonderful as these clothes…
Sew a Zero-Waste Sundress

This is a dress design that uses a method created by zero-waste advocates, who seek to eliminate discarded fabric from garment factories.
How to Upcycle a Sweater

There are many reasons to repurpose clothing into new designs. It saves money. It reduces waste and saves the planet. And it is a lot of fun. When you start…
Transform an Old Pair of Jeans into a Phone Wallet

This quick upcycling project requires only four materials. A free pattern is included.
1950’s Inspired Evening Dress

This is an upcycled dress made from an Indian Bridal Outfit and Scarf. The dress is inspired by the 1950's evening wear style, and is made from silk dupioni and…
wonder woman

When my daughter asked to be wonder woman for her birthday (4 days before halloween), I had to find a way. I made a simple corset style bodice from a…
Barbie princess

My daughter is most definitely a Barbie girl. Her original request for a "barbie and the pink shoes" ballet dress was changed to a barbie princess when she refused to…
Morning Glory Applique and Quilted Table Runner

It was 100% upcycled using blue jeans and cargo pants. Each flower and leaf was made separately, and then joined using whipstich to make a very original applique table runner. …
Beaded Cargo Pants Purse

This upcycled bag made out of a child's cargo pant is perfect for a everyday purse. It is ready for rugged wear but still feminine with the cute beaded detail…
Remembering Their Dad

Do you ever receive a request that you know you just can't turn down - even if you have never tackled a project like this before? Happened to me (for…

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upcycling

Restyle Unworn Garments into a One-of-a-Kind Bag

Sew a Zero-Waste Sundress

How to Upcycle a Sweater

Transform an Old Pair of Jeans into a Phone Wallet

1950’s Inspired Evening Dress

wonder woman

Barbie princess

Morning Glory Applique and Quilted Table Runner

Beaded Cargo Pants Purse

Remembering Their Dad

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Live and Learn | Letter from the Editor

Reimagining a Couture Look by Galliano

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2023 Make It With Wool Winners

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upcycling

Restyle Unworn Garments into a One-of-a-Kind Bag

Sew a Zero-Waste Sundress

How to Upcycle a Sweater

Transform an Old Pair of Jeans into a Phone Wallet

1950’s Inspired Evening Dress

wonder woman

Barbie princess

Morning Glory Applique and Quilted Table Runner

Beaded Cargo Pants Purse

Remembering Their Dad

Threads Magazine

Live and Learn | Letter from the Editor

Reimagining a Couture Look by Galliano

Add Bonnie Cashin Pockets

2023 Make It With Wool Winners

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