Upcycle clothes diy refashioning trash to couture

This holiday season I challenged myself to have a more thoughtful, eco-conscious holiday. This meant no purchasing new clothing items and getting creative with my existing wardrobe. Here are some refashions you can make with supplies you most likely have like a t-shirt and scrap fabric. Get the details below and make your own. Supplies: t-shirt 1/2 yard embellished fabric (lace, sequins, etc.) basic sewing notions tank top 1/2 yard fabric Sweatshirt applique or fabric The Lace Sleeve Tee…

As I continue my sustainable holiday theme I wanted to include some DIY projects you can create with items you most likely have...

I have been wanting to make a "Paper Bag Waist" skirt for while now and really liked the look of buttons down the center front. As I was organizing our closets I saw this buffalo plaid shirt my husband didn't want anymore. It was just the fabric, print, and color I was looking for with buttons right down the front. So why make life harder when I already have the buttons and hem sewn into place right? The trick was figuring out the "paper bag waist" which is a wide waist band with elastic or…

By learning these simple tips and techniques for upcycling clothes, DIY style, you can breathe new life into the garments you already own...

Inspiration for this project I don't wear skirts usually, especially longer ones that go beyond the knee. I had this gathered cotton skirt that I thought would make a better dress. Below, I came up with a way to refashion a skirt into a trapeze style dress. You can even do this with a strapless dress to add extra coverage. Begin by cutting the waistband from the skirt. You will then cut the side seams down a bit for the armhole. I'd start with a couple inches and then increase once fitted…

It's that time of year... I've found the best time to thrift shop is during October in the Halloween section. Most thrift stores save...