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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 case. However, with a little time and your sewing machine, you can beat the system and refashion some old duds into some yes-I-dids.

Upcycling is pretty easy once you start to see all fabric as an opportunity – much the way Maria in The Sound of Music saw that drapes could clothe an army of Von Trapp children. Combine scarves to make a tank top, or cut up an oversized dress, pillowcase, tablecloth – the possibilities are endless. Once you pick up some refashion sewing patterns, you’ll start looking at your wardrobe in a whole new way.

We gathered our easy sewing patterns from AllFreeSewing.com so that you can start creating your thrifty, cool summer wardrobe!

UpcyclingSummerClothes

 Upcycling Summer Clothes: Thrifty Ways to Refashion

  • Resort Chic Top

Resort Chic Top

  • Pants-to-Skirt Refashion

Pants-to-Skirt Refashion

  • DIY Tank Top

DIY Tank Top

  • DIY Little Black Dress

DIY Little Black Dress

  • Sweet and Simple Pillowcase Dress

Sweet and Simple Vintage Pillowcase Dress

  • Elizabeth Taylor’s Lace Skirt

Elizabeth Taylor's Favorite Lace Skirt

  • Skirt to Dress Refashion

Skirt to Dress Refashion

  • Silky Scarf Halter Top

Silky Scarf Halter Top

 What have you been sewing this summer?

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AllFreeSewing is dedicated to the best free sewing patterns, tutorials, tips and articles on sewing. From beginner sewing patterns to complex dress patterns, we find and deliver the best free sewing patterns from all over the web. Plus, we feature free product reviews and giveaways of all the latest and greatest products including fabric, sewing books, patterns, and more. AllFreeSewing is the online resource for sewists of all skill levels.
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