#no sew refashion

[confessionsofarefashionista]

Grab your scissors + that wool sweater you never wear & refashion it into a cozy winter set without sewing a stitch! ✂️

[siriscrafts]

Next sewing project: Frankenstining two small pants into one pair that fits! I love upcycling my old clothes, and these colours are perfect for the season. The zipper is on the oppisite side on the other pair, so I'll have to figure my way around that... I'm hoping to complete these today. Remains to be seen how overly optimistic that schedule will be!

[anielskaaniela]

Hey there! I'm excited to share my latest YouTube video on how to hack my free bralette pattern and sew two different types of bras using a recycled linen skirt. It's a beginner-friendly tutorial with detailed step-by-step instructions, and I can't wait for you to watch the whole video. out! Don't forget to share your thoughts on these unique bras in the comments. Happy sewing!

[arielleshaina]

Kinda obsessed with this make! Late 1930s/early 40s. Refashioned from a wonky black dress and patterned blouse I made ages ago. I took the rose appliqué off a sweatshirt my late grandma gave me 🌹

[livingtheparallellife]

Colour blocked sweatshirt: the adventure

So I got inspired and started on a little something which I decided - for my sake - to document.

This was the primary inspo:

I've got precisely two styles. One's a cottage fairy and the other is Nick Nelson. Whatever. That's how I roll.

The catch is, I'm broke, which means this will have to be a 'buy nothing for it' project. Which is cool, it makes things fun and alleviates some of the pressure I can put upon myself when sewing.

Good thing is I'm an owner of junk. In this case some hand-me-down baby blankets junk which I never used for my babies, duh. They're also not fancy enough for a second hand shop or a charity, so I'm okay with cutting them up and experimenting with the fabric.

As my friend says: I'm gonna Rachel Maksy this sweatshirt.

As anyone who's not colorblind can see, the colours do not really match the inspo. But that's ok, we'll see where the gods of improvisation will take us.

What an artistic portrayal of possibilities!

I ended up choosing the one circled in green due to the amount of fabric in different colours I had. If you ask me, all of them look like hockey shirts. That's probably thanks to my astounding drawing skills!

So I drafted a pattern by copying two of my already existing sweatshirt and some help from YouTube.

Pattern pieces pinned in place.

Of course my dumb ass forgot to add seam allowance which means I'll have to trace every piece of the pattern onto the fabric again. But that's a tomorrow's me problem.

In case you thought sewing is fast, this part took me around three hours. Yay!

To be continued...

[sierra-censored]

🍁 Fall Sweater Upcycle 🍁

Made from a couple of long sleeve sweatshirts, a button up knit cardigan, and a t shirt all re-fashioned into a unique piece!

[neotallic]

🕸️New Etsy Listings 🕸️

[mystikeyta]

Available in the shop!

We reworked this super awesome Venom tee with a blue and white plaid flannel. This one isn't quite your style? We've got new reworks dropping in our store regularly! Follow us @Mystikeyta on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and here on tumblr for wips and drop times!

[msnogood]

Cozy Clown Sweater!

Materials you need: 1 secondhand fleece sweatshirt. Some colorful fleece. 1″ round shank button (contrasting color from the fleece, doesn’t have to be the same as mine). Thread and sewing needle. Scissors. Soap and water.

1) Cut 2 diamond shapes from felt that’s just big enough to cover the buttons.

2) Hand wash the diamond felt in hot soapy water (pre-shrinking).

3) Cut a small vertical slit on the diamond felt that’s slightly smaller than the button thread knob. Push the thread knob through the slit to combine the button and felt.

4) Sew the button eyes on the sweatshirt.

5) Sew a couple loose stitches on the diamond felt behind the button face to secure it and prevent it from turning.

6) For the clown nose. Pull apart some felt scrap into fluff. Much more than below. You may now question your method of craft.

7) After gathering enough fluff to a good size ball. Roll it with hot soapy water until it agitates itself into a felted ball.

8) Sew felt nose onto sweatshirt.

9) Cut a kidney bean shape from felt. Sew a curved stem stitch in the middle to separate the lips and secure the lips.

10) You have a good enough clown top to wear to work.

[rlikerefashion-blog]

DIY Milkmaid Dress step by step sewing tutorial and pattern

[chicenvelopements]

DIY Sun-Savvy Tote: How to Craft a Stylish Bag with Built-In Hat Holder and Happy Birthday Katie!

Honestly, how have I lived without this bag? My gorgeous hat from the Aloha Hat Company in Lahaina, Hawaii (yes, it took me three tries to find the perfect one) fits like a dream in it. Looks like I have the perfect excuse to jet off to Hawaii and Mexico again, just to show off this super convenient hat-carrying tote! Creating these how-to videos for you, is always such a pleasure and this one…

[confessionsofarefashionista]

Learn how to turn thrifted quilted patchwork pillowcases into a stunning DIY top in this easy-to-follow sewing tutorial! 🧵

[highlynerdy]

My first time (semi) drafting my own pants pattern!

A few of the sewing details if anyone is interested.

They're definitely not perfect, but I just wanted something cozy and comfy and I had this sturdy double knit fabric in my stash that was perfect for a trial.

I started with the ES Florence pants, which a beautifully drafted pattern but is meant for woven materials. I've made two pairs in a super drape-y viscose/linen (but never photographed). (This is a model shot of the pants.)

I was a little worried about the sizing issues since this is not meant for knits but I hope/figured the stability of the double knit wouldn't be too far off.

I cut the XL Short size since those matched my waist and height measurements just like the woven pairs I've made but made these changes: -I took an inch out of the total rise -an inch and a half off the height of the waistband -just did a normal channel waistband instead of the attached the pattern calls for -used 1.5 inch wide elastic instead of 2 inch -took two inches off the length since I didn't plan to hem these because the fabric won't unravel or fray -seamed with my serger instead of sewing -and did no topstitching -I haven't done it yet, but I think I will go back through and add four vertical lines through the elastic waistband at the sides and front and back to keep the elastic from shifting

I think I will definitely try this again with a bamboo/rayon fabric with the following changes: -in addition to the rise alterations, I want to figure out how to take a bit out of just the front crotch since so much fabric seems to gather there -I might try to take some of the width out of the legs since the XL in knit fabric doesn't drape quite the same as woven fabrics -might take just one inch out of the length

This photo makes me look a little bit like a hobbit, but I am only 5'4" so...lol.

Also, the shirt is one of @mr-highlynerdy's that no longer fit him so I chopped off four inches of the length and took of the sleeve hems. Please pay no attention to how outrageously pale my stomach is...it never sees sunshine lol.

[anielskaaniela]

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[arielleshaina]

Refashion! Late-1930s now; it used to be 50s, but the pattern design was terrible and it was an awkward fit. I used a repro 30s bodice pattern, original 60s skirt, drafted the neckline, and put a zipper down the back. The last pic is how it used to look before. And yes it did go to the Grand Canyon 😆 ✨

[whateverbebe]

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