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Repurposing An Old Quilt: Cut the Quilt!

February 27, 2017 by Lisa ShepardStewart

CulturedExpressions.com

If you have a quilt you’re no longer in love with (or one you never really fell in love with!), consider a repurposing project. Maybe it’s a UFO that’s been sitting for year, complete except for a binding or other finishing steps. While it might be unthinkable to some, cutting up a finished or nearly […]

Filed Under: Quilting Tagged With: African fabrics, batik, CulturedExpressions.com, Lisa ShepardStewart, Refashion Sewing Patterns

Easy Zip-Up Sweater Hack

February 22, 2017 by Lisa ShepardStewart

Looking for a quick but practical sewing project? Try this sweater hack — it was originally inspired by my mom, who at 84 years young, has limited mobility, which makes it increasingly difficult for her to wear her existing pullover sweaters.  By simply adding a separating zipper down the front, I was able to give […]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: CulturedExpressions.com, Easy Sewing Projects, Lisa ShepardStewart, Refashion Sewing Patterns

Recycled Craft: Turn a Scarf or Sweater Into a Heart Wall Decoration

February 8, 2017 by Stefanie Girard

This Valentine heart decoration is kind of special for me. It is made with a recycled sweater scarf I made about 9 years ago as part of a book pitch on recycled sweater projects. I did in fact get a book deal and published Sweater Surgery. This particular recycled wool felted sweater scarf however didn’t […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Easy Sewing Projects, heart, Recycled Crafts, Recycled Sweaters, Refashion Sewing Patterns, Stefanie Girard, Valentine's Day

Upcycling Summer Clothes: Thrifty Ways to Refashion

July 6, 2015 by AllFreeSewing

Summer wardrobes can be a challenge if you’re a thrifty person, because it drives many people crazy to spend the same amount on a summer tank top as you would on a fall sweater. There’s less fabric, so it should cost less – or so logic would lead us to believe. Unfortunately, that’s not the […]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: AllFreeSewing, Refashion Sewing Patterns, upcycling

18 Scrap Fabric Projects for Resourceful Sewists

October 22, 2014 by AllFreeSewing

Scrap Mat

When you fall in love with a gorgeous fabric, you want to make sure that you use every inch of it in the best possible way, especially if you’re on a budget. Even if you have just a little bit left, you just have to save it. You probably have a huge collection of fabric […]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: AllFreeSewing, Easy Sewing Projects, Kristen Auletto, Refashion Sewing Patterns, sewing

13 Classic Wardrobe Essentials from Upcycled Clothing

August 11, 2014 by AllFreeSewing

13 Classic Wardrobe Essentials from Upcycled Clothing

Fashion changes in the blink of an eye, which makes it hard to stay trendy without breaking the bank. Certain basic pieces never go out of style, though, and are must-have items in every closet. You can build your wardrobe around these versatile pieces, creating fun, unique outfits without spending a fortune on hot trends […]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: AllFreeSewing, Easy Sewing Projects, Kristen Auletto, Refashion Sewing Patterns, sewing

How to Have Easy, Breezy Summer Style

June 19, 2014 by Cheap Eats and Thrifty Crafts

If you want to enjoy your summer without breaking the bank, we have got you covered. Our money-saving projects will help you have easy, breezy summer style that will cool you down and heat up your wardrobe at the same time. Your budget doesn’t have to stop you from having great seasonal style. To make […]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: AllFreeSewing, Easy Sewing Projects, If you want to enjoy your summer without breaking the bank, Refashion Sewing Patterns, summer, we have got your covered. Our money-saving projects will give you something fun to do without running down your budget.

10 Refashion Sewing Projects You Won’t Believe

June 2, 2014 by AllFreeSewing

Even if you have been around the proverbial sewing block, there really isn’t a way that you can have seen it all. At AllFreeSewing, we’re constantly surprised at finding new and resourceful ways that the talented designers we know refashion. Today we’re celebrating this creativity by featuring 10 Refashion Sewing Projects You Won’t Believe. So, […]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: AllFreeSewing, Easy Sewing Projects, homemade gift ideas, Recycled Crafts, Refashion Sewing Patterns

How to Make Your Own Reusable Grocery Bags

April 29, 2014 by Cheap Eats and Thrifty Crafts

Reusable Grocery Bag

One of the easiest ways to save money while also saving the environment is to make your own reusable grocery bags that you can take to the store or farmer’s market again and again. Below you will find fun bag patterns that will help you carry your groceries in style. To make sure that you […]

Filed Under: Crafts Tagged With: easy knitting patterns, Easy Sewing Projects, Green Crafting, Refashion Sewing Patterns, Seasonal Ideas

Thrifty Dollar Crafts

April 24, 2014 by Cheap Eats and Thrifty Crafts

It doesn’t get much better than fun and thrifty crafts that you can make for mere dollars! Below you will find our favorite dollar crafts that allow us to indulge our creative side without reducing our bank account down to nothing. To make sure that you never miss another budget project or recipe, click here […]

Filed Under: Crafts Tagged With: Decorative Crafts, Paper Crafts, Refashion Sewing Patterns, Seasonal Ideas

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Use a clever painting technique to turn an old plastic pot into a little work of art. Once done, the pot will look as if it has been covered with plywood. Add jute ribbon, a small succulent, some pebbles, and a pot that was previously ready to be thrown out, has received a new lease […]

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