Trash to couture

I’m not sure what it is about dresses, but they seem to be super popular for refashions! My guess would be because they’re easy to …

I really liked this vintage gingham shirt, but it was so big I was swimming in it. Try this simple DIY alteration tutorial and you can turn too big into the perfect fit. Simply find a shirt that fits you. Flip the shirt inside out and pin along the edge of the fitted top. It will look like this... Once pinned, sew right sides together. Trim the excess off. If you want to shorten the hem then do that as well...

On set for "It's Sew Easy." I got a crazy response in regard to this refashioned blouse into a bomber jacket. It's exactly how I did the men's shirt upcycle "Button Down to Bomber" tutorial here. Full video is here as well... I actually was going to give this blouse away and before leaving for my "It's Sew Easy TV" taping I whipped it up so I could wear it on set for the episode on "Button Down to Bomber." It fit me perfect so all I had to do was add the rib knit from Organic Cotton Plus and…

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 ...

The ballet wrap is a classic piece and can be versatile to wear. A workout top for yoga, a casual cover up post workout, or for just a top for the day. Even as a dressy occasion depending on the t-shirt you use (embellished sequins, metallic knit, etc.) In this tutorial I show you how to create this look with an XL t-shirt. Supplies: t-shirt Brother Sewing Machine XR3774 DIY instructions: Begin by removing the bottom hem for binding. keep about a quarter inch above the stitch. Cut the shirt…

Happy Earth Day! Earth Day is an annual, worldwide event held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. This week we highlighted two of our Eco-friendly products, Sulky Rayon Thread and Sulky KK 2000 Temporary Adhesive Spray. Both products demonstrate that you CAN have a great product, while still being eco-conscious. Also in the spirit of Earth Day, we wanted to feature Laura Pifer, founder of Trash to Couture. Laura has reinvented the way we see fashion. With her innovative DIY…

Save the planet, save money and be creative! Here are 7 blogs you must check out for refashioning inspiration. Plus my golden rules for upcycling.

::::::Click links below to visit page::::::: For a list of my DIY tutorials that have basic supplies and instructions click here. Trash to Couture upcycled refashions are created to inspired a less wasteful approach to fashion. You can be consciously creative and stylish. For video tutorials go here. Men's shirt to Paper Bag Waist Skirt Old Quilt Sewn Dress Denim Jacket From Jeans Versatile Zipper Racerback from T-Shirt DIY Espadrille Wedges from Men's Shirt DIY: Placemats to Roundie Bag…

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DIY: No Sew T-shirt Refashion

I love sewing and wearing basics with a twist. For example, a t-shirt that has an extra detail like this Coats & Clark Fashion zipper..

Zippers, whether used as a closure or an edgy detail, I love adding them to my designs! With the right zip you can change a basic ..

The Polish Academy SAPU - Szkola Artystycznego Projektowania Ubioru (Cracow School of Art and Fashion Design) has organized two days promotion of creating clothes from recycled materials.

We have a lot of debt to pay off. Instead of just limiting spending on new clothes, I’ve decided to not buy anything new at all. This year will be number three of my clothing fast. One of the ways that I’m making the most of the things that I already …

17) Front and two sides of top sewn together. :)

Creative upcycled clothing ideas to elevate your custom wardrobe - GIrl in the Garage

Some of her dresses are made out of pine cones, poker chips, and corn.