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 owe a huge hug of gratitude to Kathleen at Grosgrain Fabulous. She posted 30 days of sweater embellishments on her blog. In those tutorials she took the most ho-hum sweaters from Goodwill and turned

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...

Turn two trashed shirt into a great new top with this easy refashion.

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 …

Supplies: scarf I love looking for scarves as fabric for projects. This time of year you can get them on sale or revamp some of the ones you used for winter. When thrifting I like browsing the scarf section for fun prints to use for my designs. This pretty paisley print was a lovely scarf but made a beautiful top as well… I actually bought one for a scarf too. Here is the tutorial I used. You will have to measure and cut your scarf however you like. Create a rectangular tube from your choice…

It's that time of year... I've found the best time to thrift shop is during October in the Halloween section. Most thrift stores save pieces through out the year just for this time. I've found pieces from the 1940's, vintage beaded flapper dresses, 1950's tulle dresses, vintage Chanel, Louis Vuitton...things you dream about for next to nothing. The key is looking for the right things. Skip the trendy, fast fashion brands. They're usually priced bout the same as getting them new and will most…

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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…

Upsize a small skirt by reworking it into a wrap skirt.

Supplies: 1/2 yard of fabric or scarf. buttons This is an easy DIY to turn a plain v-neck into an interesting cowl collar. You can use a scarf, fabric, anything that will fit around the neckline. Before: Mine was a crew neck so I made it a vneck by cutting a v... DIY: I made a tube by folding a rectangle of fabric that measured 36 by 30 inches. I folded it in half long ways and sewed right sides together, then flipped it out. That way it had a heavier texture and the edges didn't need to be…

Use your sewing skills to upgrade your wardrobe. Find clothing that’s already in your closet or visit a thrift shop to find clothing suitable 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…

There are lots of ideas for upcycled clothing that extend the life of your fashions and keep everything out of landfills.

I love a good mens shirt up cycle...so when my husband decided he didn't want this anymore I was quick to make something from it. I wanted something that was unique but also keep the classic look of the tailored shirt. After some thought I designed this mini dress with the sleeves as the waist tie to cinch it all together. This way you don't have to do some major alterations because it creates a waistline for you. I did have to hem the sleeves over a bit, but overall it's quite easy and very…

You all know I love a men's dress shirt refashion. It's probably one of my top items to upcycle and made easy with all...

Susan Fang

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Upcycling clothes is a great way to dcorate on a budget. Check out these easy and cheap home decor ideas you can make by reusing and repurposing old clothes. Learn what to do with stained or torn clothes with these DIY home decor crafts.

Supplies: loose tank doily/crochet table runner Summer is coming up and what better DIY then a touch of crochet blouse. This is as simple as they get and all it requires is a tank and a thrifted doily. DIY instructions: Pin the doily on the front of the shirt. I got mine thrifted, it was a rectangle table runner. I like the look of the rectangular shape rather than a typical circle doily to looking "crafty." If the shirt is tight, cut it in half first and sew the doily on the cut seams. Top…