20 No-Sew ways to Upcycle Old Jeans!
Every wanted to repurpose and upcycle your old jeans, but thought you couldn’t because you don’t sew? Then this list of fab ideas is for you!
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Ideas & Tutorials for upcycling and repurposing fabrics.
Use scrap fabric leftover from your sewing projects to make more than you ever thought you could – from quilts to bags and gifts.
Repurpose old clothing and jeans to give them new life or turn them into something completely different!
There are loads of fabrics you can ‘reclaim’ from a previous life and make something fabulous with!
DIY Denim Boro Coasters
How to make DIY Denim Boro Coasters – inspired by Japanese Boro and Sashiko stitching this is a great project for old jeans and fabric scraps!
DIY Denim Quilt Ideas Anyone Can Make
Instead of throwing out your old jeans, upcycle them into one-of-a-kind jean quilts. Check out these denim quilt ideas for inspiration.
24 Things to do with Old Clothes that Cannot be Donated
Sometimes old clothing isn’t fit for donation to a thrift store. But there are other ways to donate & lots of upcycling & reuse ideas too!
How to Upcycle Clothes – 18 Ideas to Refashion & Rewear
Are you looking to move away from the fast fashion disposable clothing culture? Or do you just need to save money by not spending as much on new clothes all the time? We have some great ideas for how to upcycle clothes and give them a new life. You don’t even need a sewing machine …
How to Make Fabric from your Scraps – Part 1: Irregular Shaped Scraps
Learn how to make fabric yardage from your funny shaped scraps and offcuts. Make use of that pile of oddly cut ends you get left with after a big sewing project!
How to Use Fleece for Quilt Backing
I made my first three charity quilts! The charity I donated to wanted fleece backed quilts so these are my tips for using fleece to back your quilts!
Scrap Fabric Owl Soft Toy – Free Pattern Templates & Tutorial
I made quite a few of these Softie Fabric Owls for the little kids on my Christmas list last year. They are easy to make and a great sewing project for beginners so I thought I’d do a tutorial and includes the free template for cutting the pieces out (see below to get yours!) NOTE: …
Scrappy Improv Quilt Blocks
One way I like to cut down on my growing scrap fabric pile is by making mini scrappy quilt blocks. At the end of an evening, when I’m too tired to work properly on whatever my main sewing project is, I make a couple of scrap fabric improv quilt squares to wind down. These are …
Make a Cushion Cover from an Orphan Block (with Lazy Zipper Hacks)
Learn how to make a cushion cover from an orphan block (leftover quilt block!). Includes 2 easy zipper hacks for sewing zippers straight!
Sewing for Charity (2022)
Sewing for Charity is a great way to make a difference. We’ve compiled a list of UK, US & Canadian Charities that need sewers and knitters!
Mini Quilt-as-you-go Keychain
Make a mini quilt-as-you-go keychain from scrap fabric as a great beginner quilting project. These keychains make cute little gifts too!
Scrappy Disappearing Nine Patch Quilt
Use up your stash by making this easy disappearing nine patch quilt with scrappy sashing, backing & binding!
Easy No Sew Rag Bunting
Use old clothes, sheets, ribbon, lace and scrap fabric to make super fun and easy no sew rag bunting. Great for wedding & party decor!