Trash to couture

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…

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French Riviera Convertible Cardigan. I designed this pattern so that it can be worn up to 8 different ways which makes it the perfect vacation piece. Drape, hood, flip, twist, wrap...so comfy! Buy the pattern/video tutorial here

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 ...

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…

Before you throw away that ratty, threadbare shirt, take a closer look at it. Could it be upcycled clothing turned into something "new"?

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…

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I wanted to include some DIY projects you can create with items you most likely have around the house. You know I love a good t-shirt refashion and wanted to de…

Summer is here and I'm seeing more cover-ups than ever. I created this strappy dress from a t-shirt. It's simple but with a mod...