This month’s mini-episode is full of ideas for refashioning clothes, whether they come from your own closet for from the thrift store. We go over some general tips before diving into a bunch of specific ideas – our upcycling senses are tingling!
Show Notes:
Tutorials:
- “Re-Fashioners 2016: Patchwork Denim Dress” at the Helen’s Closet Patterns blog
- Natalie Ebaugh’s Patreon (Upcycled Horseshoe Jeans class is the February project at the “Style Enthusiast” Level)
- “DIY: Turn Jean Pants into a Jean Skirt” by Ashley Johnston at Make It & Love It
- “Tutorial: Make a box pleated skirt from jeans and sheets” by Lisa Neri at Cucicucicoo
- “Refashion shorts into a DIY skirt with godets” by Lisa Neri at Cucicucicoo
- “DIY: Romper” by Steph at DIY Divas
- “DIY: How To Turn a Maxi Dress into a Jumpsuit” by Addie at Old World New
- “How to Add Sleeves to a Dress” by Heather at Heather Handmade
- “Fringe Skirt” by Erica Domesek at P.S. I Made This
- “Upcycled Jean Jacket with Marcy Harriell” by Craftsy on YouTube
- “Before & After: DIY Open Back Blazer” by Geneva Vanderzeil at Collective Gen
Inspo:
- Coolirpa
- Evelyn Wood
- Trash to Couture
- Collective Gen
- Caroline’s Jeans Hack
- Caroline’s Nena Hansen Bungee Shirt
- Nena Hansen
- Donny Q’s Patchwork Applique Blazer
- Natalie Ebaugh’s Patchwork Double Front Jeans
Sewing Patterns: