Pearls & Scissors: Refashionista: Sweater into Skirt (tutorial) I'm a huge fan of upcycling and I love refashioning old garments. Sweaters are a fountain of ideas when it comes to refashioning - there are so many ways to repurpose and remake them. But this refashion is still my absolute favorite. The idea came to me about a year ago and I made several skirts for my shop back then. I shared this tutorial on Merrick's blog a couple of months ago, but I thought I'd share here as well, in case you missed it back then. The above two are versions I did for the shop. Get the tutorial after the jump! Here's how you can make one for yourself: You will need: 1) A sweater one/two sizes bigger than your usual size.
Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. Now do the same things with your skirt body. Attach the elastic to the skirt body matching the markings on both to each other. Step 4. All done! If you have any questions about the tutorial, let me know in the comments. DIY: 5-Minute Low-Back Bra | Tights and Tea. Want to wear low-back shirts/dresses without being tacky? Just get two items for this super fast DIY! {an elastic extension that wraps around your waist and attaches to the hook/eye of your bra} What You'll Need: Elastic Bra Hook & Eye Sewing Equipment (by hand or sewing machine) Your Favorite Bra! (total cost = $3 from Discount Fabrics) When you buy.. 1. Any sewing or craft store will have these; alternatively, the dollar store or thrift store might have bras you can salve hooks/eyes from (you might get funny stares at the checkout line though). 2. Steps: 1. I'm painfully bad at sewing since I bought my machine less than a week ago--I just ran a zig-zag stitch a bunch of times over. 1B. 2.
Alternatively, you can use something like 9/10ths of your waist measurement. Remember: this should be able to hold 'everything' in place, so although it shouldn't be uncomfortably constricting, it shouldn't be loose (who wants a loose bra?). 3. How To Adjust: Variations: DIY T-Shirt Upcycle You Can Actually Wear in Public. Lengthening a Dress with Lace. I have been off of work the past two days and I got to enjoy a quick little road trip up to Indianapolis with my parents.
It was short, but still very fun and it was great to see them again. It was sad to see them go! You may have noticed (or you may not), but I have made a few more cosmetic changes to the blog! I'm pretty excited about it.My mom and I hit some antique malls on the drive up to Indy, which is always exciting. It's rare to find cheap old clothing at antique stores, but I ended up snagging a dress for a refashion project at a good price! Finally, you guys get to look at a new face!
This is my friend Lauren; isn't she beautiful? So here's the story: Lauren had a dress that she loved, but after shrinking in the laundry a few too many times, it became too short. We headed out to Hobby Lobby and found this really pretty lace trim that would make the dress a better length. There are tons of pictures for this tutorial since I had a helper! Here's what you'll need: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. A Splendid Assemblage: Favorite T-shirt DIY Tutorials.
T-shirt One of the simplest pieces of clothing that can so easily be transformed into a whole different style. We all have t-shirts and lots of them don't we? Summer is the perfect time to spice some plain ones up and get a few new outfits along the way. Here are some of my favorite t-shirt makeover DIYs if you want to make something really fashionable and cute out of a plain tee : I hope you like them and that you will get to upcycle some of your t-shirts with these amazing tutorials.
Do you have any favorite T-shirt DIYs? Feel free to share them in the comments, I'd love to discover some new ones! Xoxo. Creative Guest: Watermark Tee by Sweet Verbana. Hello U-Create readers! I am so excited to be guest posting here today. It just so happens to be my first guest post and I'm still a little shocked that it's here at Ucreate, one of my favorite blogs!
A little bit about me.. I'm from a little town called Keller, Texas. I'm a junior at Texas A&M University (whoop!). I'm working on my education degree and expect to be an elementary school teacher in just two short years. When I'm not busy studying for classes, I love to sew. I just started blogging in May and have already met all kinds of wonderful women, I hope you'll stop by and say hi too! Watermark Tee Tutorial What I love about this project is that it's completely customizable. Materials: Elmer's Blue Gel Glue (it must be the blue gel, white won't work) Fabric Dye (RIT is my tried and true brand) A white cotton Tee, Tank, Dress etc.
Tutorial: If you're unfamiliar with Batiking, it's a method of dyeing fabric in which you create a design with a dye- resist. Step 1: Prepare Step 2: Design. Random Recast: T-Shirts Round-Up. In this (short) week's Random Recast, we found new ways to use old t-shirts. Day #4: Shaggy Floor Mat Perfect for bathrooms, kids' rooms or anywhere that could use a pop of texture, this shag rug starts with t-shirts. This idea is a little more advanced than the woven t-shirt rug we spotlighted earlier in the week, since it requires a latch hook kit. But if you're up to dabbling in a new crafty skill, the flokati-like result is worth the trouble.
For the complete tutorial, visit Xoelle. Day #3: Souvenir T-Shirt Pillows Benita Larsson This idea for turning t-shirts into pillows wins the "most useful" award. Day #2: T-Shirt Totes Delia Randall For less-sentimental tees, this DIY tote idea is just right. Day #1: Woven Rug For a more stylish take on rag rugs, take a look at this ombre-like version. Want to catch up with previous Random Recast projects? Cardigan Refashion by Make It Perfect.
Hello! I'm Toni from Make It Perfect and I'm so happy to be guest posting a tutorial at Ucreate today! I'm a stay-at-home Mum and have three children - Oscar (4 1/2), Lil (3) and Tommy (1). As well as my children keeping me busy, I am also the designer of a sewing pattern range "Make It Perfect". My patterns are aimed to suit busy sewers who want to create modern, fresh and funky clothing. And because I can't sit still, I have recently started to make vintage-inspired hairpins and jewellery which are for sale in my shop, Citrus pOp! Cardigans are my thing...9 times out of 10 I will wear a cardi over any sweater/jumper type of top, so I decided that I could cut and alter my old sweater and refashion it into a cute cardi that I will wear again. If I could dress like anyone, it would be Emma Pillsbury from Glee...I LOVE LOVE LOVE her style. So, I'm excited to share with you today a tutorial for The Emma Pillsbury-Inspired Cardi Refashion & Cardi Clips.
Open the binding strip and press. Clothing Refashion -- Embellished Flowered Cardigan {tutorial} <div class="greet_block wpgb_cornered wpgb_shadowed"><div class="greet_text"><div class="greet_image"><img class="enable-pib-img-under" src=" alt="WP Greet Box icon" data-recalc-dims="1"/></div>Thanks for coming by! I try to feature a new creative tutorial every day -- and I'd love to have you follow along: <a href=" rel="nofollow"><strong>subscribe to my email updates</strong></a> or <a href=" rel="nofollow">come follow along on Facebook</a>. <div style="clear:both"></div></div></div> Hi I am Sachiko from Tea Rose Home! I am so thrilled to be here today, thank you for having me to your lovely blog Jen! On my blog I share sewing/craft ideas and tutorials and a little bit about my life.
I am sharing a cardigan refashion today. If you have some old cardigans in your closet that needs a little facelift; then, this tutorial is perfect for you! 1. How to Refashion a Sweater Into a Cardigan. Sew It All Magazine. Recycle Old T-shirts. With a little creative thought it is possible to recycle old t-shirts into a wide variety of other items. T-shirts are such a versatile garment and one that is worn by all age groups and by people of all backgrounds around the world. They can range from t-shirts featuring iconic images worn by trendy fashionistas through to tiny pastel t-shirts worn by babies. With the vast number of t-shirts purchased every year, it is only to be expected that many end up being thrown out before they are worn out. However, next time you have a t-shirt that you no longer want or find some t-shirts for sale in a thrift store or garage sale, think about other ways that you could use them. Often a t-shirt has a story to tell. It may have been bought as a souvenir of a music concert or for a special vacation.
How to Recycle Old T-Shirts Old clothes and t-shirts offer a wonderful source of cotton fabric. Tips for Recycling Old T-Shirts Here are some tips to help you get the most from recycled t-shirts: Recycling Clothing Using Your Sewing Skills, HYG-5504-91. 1787 Neil Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43210-1295 Barbara H. Drake If you have sewing skills and have the use of a sewing machine, you can turn little- or never-used textile items into usable additions to your family's wardrobe or home. Some basic sewing skills are needed for repairing, changing or customizing a garment. Is the fabric in good condition? Changing or Restyling Trims and buttons embellish many expensive fashion items today.
Saved buttons can also be used to replace buttons on a garment. Hand stitch satin ribbon over the outside seams of slacks for a tuxedo pant look. Utilize cotton ribbing, purchased in fabric stores, to give an active sportswear look to pant legs or jacket sleeves that are too short. Remove a worn convertible collar from a blouse by ripping out the stitching at the top of the collar band. Full slips can be made into camisoles and mini slips. Sweaters can be quickly restyled, especially if you own a zigzag or serger sewing machine. Turn a dress into a blouse. Put Up Your Dukes: braided scarf tutorial. I have a tutorial that is forty thrillionty times easier and better than my previous (ahem, first ever...give me some grace!)
Tutorial. It is accessible to infinitely more people (you dont have to have a baby, OR a dress to start out with). And it is really simple. there are only 4 lines of stitching total. Oh, did I mention it's mega cute and chic also? 5 weeks ago I saw this scarf on pinterest. it was pinned by a VERY popular pinner that I follow under her DIY board. LOVE these colors. must make a yellow and gray one for me. source The more I thought about it, the more I wanted this, and wanted it CHEAP. Then I got busy. the hardest part was figuring out the knot/braid, but Jesse jumped down and took charge like a freaking Eagle Scout. High on our success and planning the tutorial that would certainly be "my big break," I tweeted the following: And then naturally I got sidetracked with sewing orders and running and sleeping and life and never followed through on sharing this with anyone.
ReStyle a comfy sweatshirt! I am so in love with this restyled sweatshirt. When Amanda sent it my way I think I gasped aload! It's so beautiful, simple and cozy. Who doesn't want to look pretty in something so comfy! Here's how you can make your own... Supplies needed: sweatshirt, crochet doilies, scissors, pins, thread, bias tape, crochet or embroidery thread, sewing machine, crochet/lace trim (optional). Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. Step 4. Step 5. Your sweater can be washed on gentle cycle and either hung to dry or dried with low heat. Thanks so much, Amanda, for sharing this beautiful idea! Arrow Belt D.I.Y. I love accessories, especially when it's a special piece that no one else has! Today I'm going to teach you to make a super unique belt!
This adorable arrow belt is the perfect accent for a simple dress or top. Here's how I made my belt... 1.) Supplies Needed: Leather in a couple different shades, lace ribbon, yarn in tones you love, scissors and a Crop-A-Dile . 2.) Have fun creating! Make Your Own Lace Scarf! This next D.I.Y. is incredibly cute and easy too! Kinsey made this ruched scarf with a pretty polka dotted lace. You don't need to own a sewing machine for this project and it only takes about 30 minutes to complete! Great gift idea? I think so. 1. Here are three cute ways to style this scarf! I hope you have fun creating your ruched lace scarf!
DIY: Update Your Cutoffs. There’s no denying it, cutoffs are a wardrobe staple this time of year. And with all the variations of color, fabric, textures, prints and more, there’s certainly no shortage to our selection. But if you’re like me and you’ve got a few pairs of old cutoffs from previous summers that could use a little makeover — or if you just want to give your cutoffs a little something special to make them stand out – today’s DIY is for you. I spotted the image above on tumblr and got inspired to update a pair of cutoffs by adding some fun printed fabric! What you need: a pair of cutoffs (I used these), fabric of your choice, scissors, a needle and thread Start by cutting a piece of fabric that is large enough to cover one side of the shorts. Start sewing the fabric to your shorts – I used the natural seams of the shorts as a guideline. As you sew, you can trim off the excess fabric as close to the stitches as possible.
And there you go! Shown here with the Without Reason Tee and Charlie Converse. {she made it} jersey weave sweatshirt.