Trash to couture

Update a scarf into a lux halter top with this quick under 5 minute tutorial. You can do the "no sew" knotted option (white dress ...

Don't trash old dresses, refashion them! Check out this fun list of old dress refashion tutorials and take on a great beginner sewing project. Refashioning is fun and inexpensive, so get sewing and makeover some thrift store clothes. #refashion #sewing #thrifting

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…

What does this DIY gal do on a 14 hour road trip with no sewing machine...? Weave jersey strips...of course. I love this look to a basic t-shirt. It gives a bit of texture and originality and it's insanely easy. Check out the steps below and make your own. Supplies: Dolman from T-shirt (DIY here) jersey strips DIY: Make a dolman tee using my tutorial Use scrap jersey or another t-shirt and cut finger tip width strips about 12" in length. Cut little holes (about 1/8 of an inch and no more as…