Trash to couture

Spring in Colorado can go from 80 to 40 degrees in the drop of a hat…and vice versa. Babies need hats because they have little to no hair. I was browsing pinterest for a simple hat pattern, but most s

Save the planet, save money and be creative! Here are 7 blogs you must check out for refashioning inspiration. Plus my golden rules for upcycling.

As a designer and seamstress, I love making original looks that you can’t buy online. I prefer to redesign garments into..

Advertisement Save 1. DIY No-Sew Cardigan Save If an old shirt with colors and patterns that you absolutely love doesn’t fit you perfectly anymore, you don’t have to discard it. Instead, you can transform it into something new, that too without the hassle of complicated sewing. This tutorial teaches you how to turn a tee […]

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 ...

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…

Supplies: Free motion machine foot here If you want a unique way to customize your clothing, free motion sewing is a great start. It doesn't require an expensive machine, or loads of time hand embroidering. It's pretty simple when using a basic free motion foot here. It takes some practice but you basically just write or draw with the machine while moving the fabric with your hands. It's best to do this on tougher fabrics like canvas and denim. I've tried jersey or stretch fabrics with…

Creative upcycled clothing ideas to elevate your custom wardrobe - GIrl in the Garage

Supplies: one yard of fabric with stretch and drape. closure Great for a last minute gift, this shrug can be worn several different ways and takes a few minutes to make. Get some fabric and make it for the whole family. Read more for the DIY tutorial: Cut a rectangle of fabric measuring 36 inches wide and 30 inches long. I hand dyed mine, before it was white jersey. I serged the edges as well. If you use a jersey you can easily leave the edges unfinished. Just tug to get a roll. Cut the…

How it will look with string. How it will look with just elastic. Supplies: Fabric of any type. I've used scarves and for this lace one it was a set of curtains. Create a rectangular tube from your choice of fabric. Mine measured 25 x 18in. for one side and a set for the sleeves which was 16 x 8 in. Be creative…I've used scarves, pillow cases, etc. This was a set of curtains. Cut enough so the sleeve will fit into the bodice. Pin and sew the sleeves right sides together…. Sew the other side…