The Alterations Diary
Growing, learning, and teaching, one project at a time…
Refashioning #6: Quilted Christmas Stockings
Transforming a thrift-ed treasure into a special holiday gift…
Refashioning #5: Hoodie Makeover
Taking an old (and very over-sized!) hoodie and making it fit my personal style!
Heirloom Upcycles #1: Plushies
Here’s one of the many creative ways you can Upcycle and refashion your most precious mementos, and give them new life!
Refashioning #4: Burgundy Blouse
It went from a simple alteration job to a much more intensive refashion… but I am a glutton for punishment, and my hyperactive brain sometimes takes over!
Refashioning #3: Jersey Tee-Shirt
This refashioning was definitely a small one- such is expected when you’re using older clothes.
For this project I decided to keep things as simple as possible and make up a “new” tee shirt for lazy or casual days. In my opinion it’s one of the best ways to keep your nicest clothes looking nice.
Refashioning #2: Crocheted Jeans
The next refashioning on my hit-list: letting out a new(ish) pair of jeans- but do it with crochet! After a Quick look around online, I found another crocheter who came up with this idea and was so excited to try it myself. Though, with mixed results if I’m being honest, haha!
Refashioning #1: Cropped shirt
Turning large flannel shirt and a worn pair of jeans into a new button-down crop shirt!
Refashionings & Up-cycling
I’m starting a long awaited dive into the fun-filled world of up-cycling clothes! I’m a firm believer in reduce, reuse, and recycle; I’m also a proponent for always trying to improve one’s sewing skills, and what’s better practice than taking apart clothes and putting them back together again?