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Easy Upcycling Tutorial: How to Make This Asymmetrical Skirt

upcycled asymmetrical skirt

If you're looking for both a simple sewing project and cute summer skirt, this upcycling tutorial is for you! Hey guys! So my latest YouTube video is sort of a hodgepodge upcycling tutorial that I wanted to share here too. Technically there are 4 upcycling projects within this one video, so get ready to start sewing! All of these projects are super simple, yet fun items you can probably make with clothes you already own. And if not, you can find them at your local thrift store like I did. This asymmetrical skirt especially is a such an easy thrift flip, but it[...]

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Thrift Flip: How to Upcycle an Ugly Old Top Into This

Do you have any old shirts laying around that you don't wear anymore? Or is there a thrift store near you where you could get one? If so, this thrift flip is a perfect project to turn an old, oversized top into a cute new top to wear this summer. It could also be done with whatever lightweight fabric you have lying around. Best part about this project - it's super easy and only takes a few hours to make! I got my original top from the Salvation Army for $3.99. Here's how it looked before: And after a few hours of sewing, here's what I was able to turn[...]

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How to Make This Off the Shoulder Shirred Top

woman sitting on step and wearing off shoulder top and jeans

Considering that this was the first off-the-shoulder shirred top I'd ever made...It was a ROUGH process.But that's partially just because this was originally supposed to be a dress, which I ended up hating and turning into this shirt to save the project.However, I learned a lot along the way and understanding now how to make this top, I realize that it's not actually that hard to do. All it takes is 8 simple steps. So if you're up for it, keep reading to find out how you can make a shirred top like this one too! Difficulty Level: MediumHere's what[...]

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How to: Upcycling One Old Dress Into 3 New Outfits

Have you ever tried or considered trying upcycling clothes before? If so, this post is for you! Hopefully it'll inspire you to try an upcycling project of your own.Upcycling clothes is one of my favorite ways to make new designs.Why?You can spend little to no money and still create something exciting and new. All you have to do is dig through your closet or hit up your local thrift store. Upcycling clothes is also environmentally-friendly and just plain fun. And, the possibilities are seriously endless!To inspire you to do some upcycling yourself, I'[...]

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Upcycling From 6 Dollar Disaster to This

Upcycling 6 dollar dress for Costa Rica trip

Lately, I've been really into upcycling. It's cheap, fun, and the possibilities are endless. Plus, it's a GREAT way to cut back on waste and reuse old materials! If you're looking for an environmentally-friendly project to try, look no further.So that's why, on a recent trip to Goodwill with my mom, I decided to pick up this $6 beauty.Here's the dress BEFORE my upcycling project: I guess it's not awful, but it's definitely far from special. Which makes it perfect for an upcycling project! Well that, and[...]

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Costa Rica Wardrobe – Including My Designs!

Costa Rica is full of beauty everywhere you look. And for a Chicago native, the weather is absolutely perfect! Even though I was there during the rainy season, it didn't rain much during the day. And, it meant that all the plants were still a nice, lush green. Figuring out my Costa Rica wardrobe during the rainy season was a bit of a challenge though.Going in the rainy season, I wasn't sure what to pack and ended up bringing way more than I needed (as usual). Here are the things I actually ended up wearing though.Here's what to pack in your costa ric[...]

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My Design Fails and How to Avoid Them

Red swimsuit design fails

In this post I wanted to talk all about my design fails and how you can avoid them. And let me tell you, there are plenty to choose from. I thought it'd be this big inspirational "learn from my mistakes," type of thing, where I'd show you my mistakes and voila! You'd avoid them, just like that.Only problem is...you can't. There's no avoiding design mistakes of your own.I hate to say it, but it's true. Throughout my blog, you can see posts about all the cool things I've made both from scratch, like this bikini, and by re-making clothes of mine or clo[...]