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Collage photo of sewing basics learn how to sew online 60 free guides

Sewing Basics: Learn How to Sew Online (60+ free guides)

How to turn jeans into shorts (…with lace, trim, and embellishments!)

How To Turn Jeans Into Shorts (…with lace, trim, and embellishments!)

Jeans mending for cool kids with boro and sashiko embroidery

Mending Jeans For Cool Kids (…with Boro and Sashiko Embroidery)

DIY Boot Socks…2 easy methods!

How to turn regular jeans…into skinny jeans!

How to turn REGULAR Jeans…into SKINNY Jeans!

40 Sewing Projects Made with 1/4 Yard or Less

How to alter a pattern to add flutter sleeves

How To Add Flutter Sleeves to Clothing!

25 life-changing stroller hacks…every parent should see!

25 Life-Changing Stroller Hacks…EVERY parent should see!

Make a 2-in-1 “preppy-style” shirt (from a onesie & outgrown button-up)

Make a 2-in-1 “Preppy-Style” Shirt (from a onesie & outgrown button-up)

Leather collar shirt refashion…a quick way to update an old shirt!

Leather Collar Shirt Refashion…a quick way to update an old shirt!

Dollar store burner covers…turned into art!

Dollar Store Burner Covers…turned into Art!

Diy light fixture…from a drum

DIY Light Fixture…from a drum

Girls nightgown made from receiving blankets

Girl’s Nightgown from Receiving Blankets

Diy duct tape lunch bag

DIY Duct Tape Lunch Bag

Back-to-school skirt with attached shorts (…the cheater method)

DIY Leather Cuffs from Old Belts

Rustic pallet pumpkins…with mini bunting

Rustic Pallet Pumpkins…with mini bunting

Add a color block stripe to boys t shirt

Add a Color Block Stripe to a T-shirt (…to add length)

20 quick girl clothing tutorials….made in about an hour!

20 QUICK Girl Clothing Tutorials….made in about an hour!

Back-to-school skirt with attached shorts (…the cheater method)

Back-to-School Skirt with Attached Shorts (…the CHEATER method)

26 Genius Ways To Use Tin Foil!

Dress (or top) with braided straps…from an old shirt

Dress (or Top) with Braided Straps…from an Old Shirt

Sew a page protector featured

Sew Your Own Pocket Pages…for a variety of uses!

Tank top romper with envelope neckline (…from an old tshirt)

Tank Top Romper with Envelope Neckline (…from an old Tshirt)

Simple dress with braided collar (from a women’s tshirt)

Simple Dress with Braided Collar (from a Women’s Tshirt)

Diy: turn jean pants into a jean skirt

DIY: Turn Jean Pants into a JEAN SKIRT

Diy baby mobile from a branch

DIY Baby Mobile From a Branch

Add a waist sash to shirts (…great for making them longer)

Add a Waist Sash to Shirts (…great for making them longer)

Charging cell phone holder…from a plastic bottle (video included)

Charging Cell Phone Holder…from a plastic bottle (VIDEO included)

Make a watering can from an old milk jug (…video included)

Make a Watering Can from an old Milk Jug (…VIDEO included)

Farmers’ market bag (from an ikea rug)

Farmers’ Market Bag (From an Ikea Rug)

Make an earphone holder…from a mint container (video included)

Make an EARPHONE HOLDER…from a mint container (VIDEO included)

Shirt & tie tote bag……for boys!

Shirt & Tie Tote Bag……for BOYS!

Denim purse with drawstring closure (from old jeans)

Denim Purse with Drawstring Closure (from OLD JEANS)

Turn old jeans into a maxi skirt

Turn Old Jeans into a Maxi Skirt

20-minute baby boho leggings (…from an old shirt)!!

20-minute Baby Boho Leggings (…from an old shirt)!!

Cut-off jeans…with fabric hem and side knots

Cut-Off Jeans…with Fabric Hem and Side Knots

35 clever projects from old denim jeans

35 Clever Projects from OLD DENIM JEANS

Bow tie drool bibs…for boys! (from a men’s shirt)

Bow Tie Drool Bibs…for BOYS! (from a Men’s shirt)

Make a color-block dress with pockets (…from old tshirts)

Make a Color-Block Dress with pockets (…from old Tshirts)

The 10-minute skirt (re-purposing old shirts into skirts)

The 10-Minute Skirt (re-purposing old shirts into skirts)

“no-sew love” is officially released! …..plus, a 5 book (+ other goodies) giveaway!

“NO-SEW LOVE” is officially released! …..plus, a 5 BOOK (+ other goodies) GIVEAWAY!

Tshirts into tie-dyed no-sew swim cover-ups

Tshirts into Tie-Dyed NO-SEW Swim Cover-Ups

Turn a too-small tshirt…into a peplum top

Turn a too-small Tshirt…into a PEPLUM TOP

The quickest toddler play dress…you’ll ever make!

The QUICKEST Toddler Play Dress…you’ll ever make!

Turn a scarf into a cowl…with buttons

Turn a Scarf into a Cowl…with Buttons

Turn a t-shirt into a ‘peter pan collar bubble dress’

Turn a t-shirt into a ‘Peter Pan Collar Bubble Dress’

20 ideas to transform old sweaters into new treasures!!

20 IDEAS to Transform Old Sweaters into New TREASURES!!

Turn a maxi dress…into a maxi skirt {in minutes!!}

Turn a Maxi Dress…into a Maxi Skirt {in MINUTES!!}

Re-purposing: long sleeve shirt into short, with floppy bow shoulders

Re-purposing: Long Sleeve Shirt into Short, with Floppy Bow Shoulders

Re-purposing: turn a men’s tie into a boy’s tie

Re-purposing: Turn a Men’s Tie into a Boy’s Tie

Keepin’ it cheap for the 4th of july…{men’s shorts into boy shorts and women’s shirt into girl skirt}

Keepin’ it Cheap for the 4th of July…{men’s shorts into BOY SHORTS and women’s shirt into GIRL SKIRT}

Keepin’ it cheap…for the 4th of july {turn a tshirt into dress w/ braided collar}

Keepin’ it Cheap…for the 4th of July {Turn a Tshirt into Dress w/ Braided Collar}

Home improvement: painting old chandeliers and light fixtures

Home Improvement: Painting Old Chandeliers and Light Fixtures

Ombre fringe skirt (made from old tshirts)

Ombre Fringe Skirt (made from old Tshirts)

Flip-flop refashion: from “blah” to “ahhhhh!!”

Flip-Flop Refashion: from “blah” to “ahhhhh!!”

Super simple circle dress (from tshirt & knit bed sheet)

SUPER Simple Circle Dress (from Tshirt & Knit Bed Sheet)

The 15 minute “thrift store skirt” to “girl’s dress” refashion

The 15 MINUTE “Thrift Store Skirt” to “Girl’s Dress” Refashion

Turn outgrown tights into leggings

Turn Outgrown Tights into Leggings

Embellish tshirts…..with old sweater scraps (or any ol’ scraps, really)

Embellish Tshirts…..with old SWEATER SCRAPS (or any ol’ scraps, really)

Re-upholstering 101: how i re-upholstered my swivel armchair

Re-Upholstering 101: How I re-upholstered my swivel armchair

Hanging storage bins (made from recycled containers)

Hanging Storage Bins (made from recycled containers)

Snowman/reindeer/elf christmas hats…..made from old sweaters

Snowman/Reindeer/Elf Christmas Hats…..made from old sweaters

Old sweater into cozy leggings

Old Sweater into Cozy Leggings

Give a shapeless top some life: add a shirred band

Give a Shapeless Top some life: add a Shirred Band

Robot zipper mouth pencil case {boy version}

Robot Zipper Mouth Pencil Case {boy version}

Zipper mouth pencil case {girl version}

Zipper Mouth Pencil Case {girl version}

Make a counter height craft table (from 2 shelves, a table top, and 8 legs)

Make a counter height Craft Table (from 2 shelves, a table top, and 8 legs)

Turn leggings into capris {3 different methods}

Turn Leggings into Capris {3 different methods}

Turn long sleeves into flutter sleeves

Turn Long Sleeves into Flutter Sleeves

Shirred fabric flowers {made from knit fabric scraps}

Shirred Fabric Flowers {made from knit fabric scraps}

Turn a men’s shirt/tie into a tote (aka: little boy church bag)

Turn a Men’s Shirt/Tie into a Tote (aka: little boy church bag)

Framed tufted headboard (made from dresser mirror)

Framed Tufted Headboard (made from dresser mirror)

Turn a “too big” shirt into a shirt with a shirred band.

Turn a “too big” shirt into a Shirt with a Shirred Band.

Turn a onesie into a bubble dress

Turn a Onesie into a Bubble Dress

Turn an ill-fitting maxi dress into a maxi skirt. perfect.

Turn an ill-fitting Maxi Dress into a Maxi Skirt. Perfect.

Baby girl flower sandals: a simpler version (made with re-purposed faux leather)

Baby Girl Flower Sandals: a Simpler Version (made with re-purposed faux leather)

Turning long pants into shorts (and making it look good)

Turning Long Pants into Shorts (and making it look good)

Turn a baby dress into a bubble romper

Turn a Baby Dress into a Bubble Romper

Turn a purse into a padded camera bag

Turn a Purse into a Padded Camera Bag

Re-purposing: Women’s Skirt into a Girl’s Shirred Dress

Turn Long Sleeves to Short {with added Bow Front}

hats from sweaters 1

Hats made from Old Sweaters (nothing is safe from my scissors…ha!)

Ballet Shoe Applique on Shirt

baby shoes made from purses

Making Baby Shoes from Thrifted Purses

Embellish Plain Shoes {with recycled purse leather/hardware}

Cookie Cutter Heart Shirt (a Valentine’s shirt for me)

shaggy heart dress

Shaggy Heart Valentine’s Dress with Heart Knee-Pad leggings (made from recycled Tshirts)

Ruffled Heart Valentine Dress (Made from recycled Tshirts)

Fancy Up some store-bought dresses for Christmas (or any occasion)

Holder for Charging Cell Phone (made from lotion bottle)

Home Decor: Painting an Old Dresser (from the thrift store)

Simple Shirts with Exposed Zippers (works as cardigan too!!)

Boy Graphic Tee: Using the new Silhouette Cameo (plus one to GIVE AWAY!! [$340 value])

Pumpkin Jars: Add treats, candles, or nothing at all…

Old Sweater into Short Sleeve Dress (peasant style)

Little Boy Football Tshirt (with mock shoulder pads)

Little Boy Jeans: Refashion (with UK flag)

2 Legging Styles: Attached Skirt & Ruffle Bum

Super simple leggings: {only 2 fabric pieces}

Super Simple Leggings: {only 2 fabric pieces}

Re-purposing: Tshirt into Dress (or Top) with Braided Straps

Re-Purposing: Tshirt into a Dress with Braided Collar

Scrap-Pieced Belt…(Use Up Those SCRAPS!!)

Flip-Flop Refashion: Part 4 (Stretchy Knit Straps with Flowers)

Flip-Flop Refashion: Part 3 (Ruffled T-Strap)

Flip-Flop Refashion: Part 2 (Fabric Straps with Beads)

Flip-Flop Refashion: Part 1 (Braided Straps)

4th of July snuck right up…

Re-purposing: Tshirts into 5-strand-braided-headbands

Ruffle Shirt {from ruffle fabric scraps}

Re-purposing: Boy Pants into Shorts (with added Pocket)

Re-purposing: Dress into Shirt {with elastic waist}

Make your own Diaper Covers (and a little altering again…)

Altering Baby Clothes: Long Sleeves to Short {Plus Ruffles}

Repurposing: Shirt into Skirt with Yoga Style Waistband

Recovering a Baby Car Seat

Re-Purposing: Baseball Style Tee from Men’s Tshirts

Re-Purposing: T-shirt into Ruffly Dress

stencil and heat transfer shirts

More with the Silhouette: Freezer Paper Stenciling and Heat Transfer TEES

Re-purposing: Reversible Boy’s Vest from Old Trousers

Altering Used/New Jewelry……and making it your very own.

Embellished Tee with Ruffled Front and Cuffs

Embellished Tee with Fabric Strips

Re-purposing: Long Sleeved Tee into Ruffled Dress

Embellished Tee: with Multi-Layered Flowers

Re-purposing: Shirt to Dress with Boat Neck/Pockets

Re-purposing: Women’s Knit Shirt into Dress

Re-purposing: Boy’s Button-Up into Girl’s Top with Tie

Skirt Alterations – Long to Short…with added Flowers/Ruffles

Re-purposing: Women’s Long Sleeved Shirt into Short Sleeves……and a new friend!

4th of July Shirts

Dress Alterations – Increasing Length

Re-purposing: Stained Tshirt into a Shrug

Re-purposing: Shirt(s) to Skirt with Tie

Re-purposing: Women’s Dress to Skirt

Repurposing: Neck Tie into Bow Tie

Re-Purposing: T-Shirt into Dress

Altering a Knit Summer Dress

Girl’s Ruffled Rectangle Shirt

Re-purposing: Boys Tshirts, Part II

Re-Pursposing: Boy’s T-Shirts, Part I

Decorate My Home, Part 5 – Re-purposed Sweater Pillow

Decorate My Home, Part 4 – Refinish a Headboard

Re-purposing: Bubble Skirt

Re-Purposing: Girl’s Dress

Recovered High Chair

Scarf Re-Purpose: Stuffed Owl

Scarf Re-Purpose: Leggings

Scarf Re-Purpose: Fringe Skirt

Scarf Re-purpose: Winter Hat

Re-purposing: Girls Pants Part II

Re-purposing: Sweater to Sweater Dress

Re-Purposing: Boy’s Pants

Re-pursposing: Girl’s ‘Initial’ Pants

Re-purposing: Shirt to Dress

Re-pursposing: Drool Bib

Re-purposing: Skirt/Shirt into a Dress

Treat Jars from Baby Food Jars

Re-pursposing: Knit Capri’s

Re-purposing: Short Sleeve to Long, Part II

Re-Purposing: Short Sleeve to Long

Re-purposing: Girl’s Skirt

Mod Podge Shoes

Repurposing – Girl’s Ruffle Front Shirt

Repurposing – Boy’s Lounge Pants

Repurposing – Simple Dress (from Men’s Button-Up shirt)

Repurposing – Skirt/Leggings

Re-purposing: twirly jean skirt

Re-purposing: Twirly Jean Skirt

Alterations – jeans

Alterations – Jeans

Scrap-pieced baby bib

Scrap-Pieced Baby Bib

Easter Bunny

Bag……from tea towels

Bag……from Tea Towels

Hat from sweater

Hat from Sweater

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