Quick, simple upcycled fabric headband
This project is my first try at making a simple upcycled fabric headband. A prototype, if you will… I made a pattern out of newspaper and grabbed some scraps, cutting two […]
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Winter florals
Here lies another case of my “ooh, what a cute skirt!” problem. I loved the colors and pattern, and it looked like the right size. I brought it home and […]
Scrappy little fabric bead necklaces
Usually, I can get one purse out of one article of clothing but most times I have leftover materials. I save my scraps and I’m always on the lookout for […]
Vintage tablecloth, post-Mom’s Day edition…
Last week I used part of a vintage tablecloth to make a fun spring skirt. Remember? Well, after the skirt was done, here’s what I had left over: It’s folded […]
Grandma and Grandpa’s vintage tablecloth
So, my mom has been holding onto this cute floral tablecloth for who-knows-how-long. It belonged to my grandma and grandpa. Perfectly vintage but with a few stains that are likely […]
Bits and Pieces, part two
As promised last week, here’s the third item I’ve made out of the cute floral material from this original project. I went with some bright grass green felt made from […]
Reusing bits and pieces
Each time I make something out of something else, I save my scraps. After all, what’s the point of upcycling if you’re still wasting materials? You may remember my recent […]
Curtain-to-purse, step-by-step
I haven’t done a step by step in a while so here’s one for ya! Back before the baby was born, our second bedroom was just a spare room. Mostly, […]
Fresh flowers
I’ve been holding onto a couple thrift store items in hopes of finding inspiration for them. Finally, it hit me! Here’s what I started with, two cute skirts with coordinating […]
A Silky Hobo
One of my coworkers had this fun scarf in a drawer. She received it as a gift and since she’s not a ‘scarf person’ decided to give it to me […]