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Refashion/Upcycle

Refashion clothes and more to create something totally new!

Sewing Hacks: What to Look for in Thrift Stores and Garage Sales

May 16, 2022 by AllFreeSewing

Going “thrifting” is not a new trend, but it has been becoming more popular recently. Going to a thrift store or browsing garage sales can seem intimidating because of the sheer volume of objects, furniture, and clothing that usually aren’t organized well. If you know what to look for when you’re thrifting, you can save […]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: AllFreeSewing, Clothing, DIY, hacks, Nichole Pientka, Refashion/Upcycle, sewing patterns, sewing project, Tips and Techniques, upcycle

Guest Post: DIY Easy Embellish Denim Shorts

April 24, 2022 by Seams and Scissors

Today we have a guest post from Katie of Running With a Glue Gun! Now that the weather’s getting warmer, all we can think about is summer. Katie will show you how to upgrade your denim shorts and give them a stylish makeover! Read on for the full tutorial, and don’t forget to check out Katie’s blog […]

Filed Under: Full Tutorials Tagged With: denim, DIY, Full Tutorial, Guest Post, refashion, Refashion/Upcycle, shorts, spring, Summer

Easy Alterations Galore: 10 Easy Ways to Alter Old Clothes So They Fit Like New

April 16, 2022 by AllFreeSewing

They’re some of the most disheartening events: the day you outgrow your favorite pair of jeans or lose a little weight and try to pull on a cherished shirt…only to find your arms are drowning in fabric! You don’t want to throw these items out, but you’re also not comfortable in them anymore. The awesome […]

Filed Under: Clothing Tagged With: AllFreeSewing, alterations, Easy, easy sewing, Kayla Stroner, refashion, Refashion/Upcycle, sewing, Sewing Clothes, sewing patterns, Tips and Techniques, upcycle

Upcycled Shirt Quilt Tutorial

March 18, 2022 by Seams and Scissors

T-shirt quilts have been popular for a while, but why stop there when there are so many other kinds of shirts to be upcycled? This Refashioned Shirt Quilt from Four Square Walls is made of men’s shirts! How many shirts has your husband gone through this year, whether due to a stain or a size […]

Filed Under: Quilting Tagged With: Full Tutorial, how to make a quilt, Quilting, Refashion/Upcycle, Refashioned Shirt Quilt, T-Shirt Quilts

Upcycle Old Jeans Into This Cute Chevron Denim Cushion

March 13, 2022 by Vicky Myers

Make a cute denim chevron cushion, tutorial, DIY cushion cover

It’s no secret I love to sew, and I particularly love to sew with recycled fabrics. This is for two reasons. One is cost—I live in the UK where fabric costs £14/meter, which is equivalent to $12/ yard.  Secondly, because it’s kinder to our world’s limited resources to reuse where we can. One of my go-to […]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: denim cushion cover, denim fabric, recycled fabrics, Refashion/Upcycle, sewing

Tips and Tricks Tuesday: 5 Simple Steps to Start Upcycling Old Clothing

January 18, 2022 by Seams and Scissors

It’s a new year, and that means a new Tips and Tricks Tuesday! Today’s guest post is by Laura Brooks from Sewing Makes Me Happy, and she’s here to tell us all about how to get our 2020 wardrobe ready for the new year. If you’ve wanted to learn how to upcycle some of your […]

Filed Under: Tips and Techniques Tagged With: AllFreeSewing, Laura Brooks, refashion, Refashion/Upcycle, Sewing Tips and Tricks Tuesday, Tips and Techniques, upcycle

DIY Upcycled Denim Bag

January 14, 2022 by Seams and Scissors

DIY Upcycled Denim Bag

Happy New Year, sewists! Today’s guest tutorial is by Melanie Rudy from Quilters… Enjoy Color! In the spirit of “out with the old, in with the new,” she’s been nice enough to share with us her how-to for creating this DIY denim bag from recycled jeans. This is the perfect way to get some new […]

Filed Under: Full Tutorials Tagged With: AllFreeSewing, Bags & Purses, denim, DIY, Guest Post, melanie rudy, Refashion/Upcycle, upcycle, upcycled purse

Upcycled Sweatshirt to Classy Cardigan

January 13, 2022 by Carolyn

Carolyn Wainscott back again with a sweatshirt makeover into a classy cardigan. My fave old throw-over cardigan that I work in around the house and have even run errands in (in fact, I have it on as I write this piece!) was created by simply whacking off the sleeves to the length I wanted and […]

Filed Under: Clothing Tagged With: Carolyn Wainscott, Guest Post, Refashion/Upcycle, sweater, upcycle

Blue Jean Baby: 19 Denim Sewing Patterns

January 4, 2022 by AllFreeSewing

We all have that one pair of jeans that we just can’t bear to part with, even though we’ve outgrown them. I know that once I fall in love with a pair of jeans, I will literally wear them until they’re patched, frayed, or basically falling apart. However, if you’re like me and hate throwing […]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: AllFreeSewing, Ashley Jones, denim, refashion, Refashion/Upcycle, sewing patterns, Sewing Tips and Tricks Tuesday

Upcycled Sweater Bag Tutorial

November 4, 2021 by FaveQuilts

Don’t throw away those old sweaters! Feed your thrifty side and learn to refashion them into a beautiful bag. Today, Maureen Wilson from Made By Marzipan shares this tutorial on how to transform an old sweater into a bag: Have an old sweater on hand? I’ll show you how to transform it into an adorable […]

Filed Under: Full Tutorials Tagged With: bags, Bags & Purses, Refashion/Upcycle, sweater, tote bags, Tutorial, upcycle

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