Upcycled clothing

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!

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 …

24 gorgeous ideas for how to upcycle your wedding dress after the wedding. Repurpose your wedding gown as a keepsake to cherish forever.

How to repair a favourite pair of kid’s jeans with visible mending using reverse applique patches, running stitch and bright bias binding!

This tutorial is all about how to make your own applique embellishment out of scrap fabric and then how to applique on a t-shirt. A fun clothing upcycle project!

A fun upcylcing project about how to make a large handbag from a denim skirt! Reuse your old jean skirt and make a ‘new’ over the shoulder bag for yourself!

10 Fun and Easy Upcycle Ideas to enjoy in the sunshine. From DIY sandals to, projects for your broken garden hose, beach balls and sunglasses.

This post is all about how I faced my fear of upcycling stretch denim by making these cute drawstring bags by Sotak Patterns. I’ve included the top tips I learned along the way for working with stretch denim.

All the projects I made during my personal challenge to upcycle the whole of two of my husband’s old dress shirts. 18 fun ideas from home decor to gifts and jewellery.

How to make a DIY kid’s apron from a man’s button down shirt. Use Dad’s old shirt to make a cute apron for play or to learn baking. Fun clothing upcycle!

How to make a DIY style Macrame Wall Hanging out of upcycled men’s shirts! Part of my challenge to upcycle the whole of two men’s shirts this is an easy and cheap home decor idea for a boho look on a budget.

9 different methods for making a rag rug from your scrap fabric. Includes braided t-shirt rugs, crocheted rugs, no sew rag rugs, rugs from old towels & rugs made from fabric twine.

How to make a DIY Rag Rug from old sweaters and old kid’s play-mats! A different kind of no sew rag rug. Upcycle your old clothes and refresh your decor!

How to Guide to upcycle your old pair of leather boots into a handbag with a drawer handle for a buckle and strips of scrap fabric for a strap. This guide shows you how to create a foldover style purse with a crossbody strap.