Trash to couture

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 ...

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

5 creative ways to reuse old clothes into new items, such as a tote bag, pillow, and #Upcycling #Couture #Denim_Shirt_Upcycle_Ideas #Upcycle_Womens_Clothes_Diy

You all know I love a good t-shirt refashion mixed with some macramé. I love this simple update that requires basic sewing and macramé skills. It's cute for a summer top to a beach cover up and even a low impact workout look. You can use this knotted pattern for the Macramé Racer Back here just keep the bottom back drape as well. Get the details below on how to make this macramé top: Supplies: t-shirt Brother Sewing Machine scissors general sewing notions DIY Instructions: Cut a t-shirt into…

Recently we had our annual family trip to Panama City Beach for Spring Break. We typically spend a lot of time here because it's a quick 5 hour drive from our home. It's become our vacation location. To kick start our trip I wanted to make some fun hats we could wear during our time in the sun. I found some blank hats online from Buck Wholesale that had the style and quality I look for in a hat. For the embroidery design I used a couple built-in designs from my Brother PE800 Embroidery…

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 form) or sewn (black dress form). Supplies: -Scarf (mine measured 26" x 26") -Chain or trim. With wrong side up, fold the bottom in an accordion like sections to just about half way point. Press the fold into place. You can add some stitching on the bottom here if you'd like. I used my decorative stitching from my Brother Machine. Cut chain to fit around your neck…

Trash to Couture: 5 minute Convertible Shrug

I’m kicking off October (my favorite month) with the Dollar Tree to share this DIY Halloween series. Each costume is made using supplies from their stores. The catch? All the supplies have to be under 7 items (7$). We also made sure the projects were under 1 hour. For this first one I was inspired by their Halloween Decor. I wanted to incorporate their spooky black bouquets into a crown. My goal was to design something that had a fashion-forward, couture look to it. The first costume for “A…

Supplies: Free motion machine foot here If you want a unique way to customize your clothing, free motion sewing is a great start. It doesn't require an expensive machine, or loads of time hand embroidering. It's pretty simple when using a basic free motion foot here. It takes some practice but you basically just write or draw with the machine while moving the fabric with your hands. It's best to do this on tougher fabrics like canvas and denim. I've tried jersey or stretch fabrics with…