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

January 20, 2021 by Seams and Scissors Leave a Comment

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

Blue Jean Baby: 19 Denim Sewing Patterns

January 6, 2021 by AllFreeSewing Leave a Comment

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

Recycle a Shirt Into a Fall Skirt in Four Easy Steps

September 24, 2020 by AllFreeSewing Leave a Comment

A budget-wise sewist is a smart one! As we all know, fabric can be very expensive, and other sewing materials make this craft a heavy-hitter at the bank. When the holidays roll around and we’re sewing up a storm, it becomes even more important to be thrifty. This might just be our most important tip […]

Filed Under: Tips and Techniques Tagged With: fabric, Full Tutorial, recycled craft, refashion, Refashion/Upcycle, Skirts, Westcott

20 T-Shirt Upcycle Ideas

August 25, 2020 by AllFreeSewing Leave a Comment

T-Shirt Upcycle Ideas

Do you have a stash of old T-shirts taking up valuable space in your closet? These 20 T-shirt upcycle ideas will clear your closet with fun crafts and refashion projects. From T-shirt quilts to upcycled bags and totes, you are sure to find an idea that will turn your old tee into a practical project. […]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: AllFreeSewing, recycled craft, refashion, Refashion/Upcycle, repurposed, Skirts, T-Shirt Quilts, upcycle

How to Resize A Bra Full Tutorial

August 21, 2020 by AllFreeSewing Leave a Comment

Do you know what the worst part about losing weight is? Yes, there is a bad part. It’s not all burpees and bikinis you know. Besides having my gallbladder out a week before Christmas, the worst part is having to buy completely new clothes. I don’t like to spend money on brand new clothes, especially […]

Filed Under: Full Tutorials Tagged With: AllFreeSewing, Clothing, Full Tutorial, Hand Sewing, refashion, sewing patterns, Tutorial

What We Loved This Week: Necktie Craft Ideas

June 13, 2020 by AllFreeSewing Leave a Comment

  This week, because Father’s Day is coming up, we’ve got neckties on the brain. They’re an awesome go-to gift for dads, grandfathers, and male role models in general, but let’s face it: giving someone as necktie isn’t very personal or creative. The amazing news is, there are tons of DIY Father’s Day gifts you […]

Filed Under: Seasonal Tagged With: Accessories, DIY, fabric, fabric crafts, Gifts, recycled craft, refashion, Refashion/Upcycle, Seasonal Projects, sewing accessories, What We Loved This Week

What We Loved This Week: Upcycled Sewing Projects

June 11, 2020 by AllFreeSewing Leave a Comment

This week, we fell totally in love with upcycled sewing projects. Sometimes, we get so wrapped up in our fabric stashes and stack of exciting new patterns, that we forget about the amazing sewing projects that can be created with our existing garments and old blankets. We hope you enjoy these upcycled, recycled, and straight […]

Filed Under: Scrapbuster Projects Tagged With: AllFreeSewing, refashion, Refashion/Upcycle, sewing, sewing patterns, sewing project, Tips and Tricks Week, upcycle

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

April 30, 2020 by AllFreeSewing Leave a Comment

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

Guest Post: DIY Easy Embellish Denim Shorts

April 24, 2020 by Seams and Scissors Leave a Comment

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

Blue Jean Baby: 19 Denim Sewing Patterns

January 5, 2020 by AllFreeSewing Leave a Comment

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

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