I found this shimmering vintage dress that I thought was destined to become a jumpsuit. But like so many of my refashions, things took a surprising turn… and it ended up as an amazing disco …
No Sew DIY Top – Upcycle Old Tights into a Long Sleeve Layering Shirt
It’s Day 25 of my 30 Days of Refashions, and today I’m taking an item most of us never know what to do with, old tights and nylons, and giving them a brand-new life. This …
DIY Boho Cut Out Top | Upcycle a Tee with a Doily
That plain long sleeve tee sitting in your closet? It’s about to become something fabulous. In today’s DIY tutorial, I’ll show you how to upcycle a simple shirt into a boho chic cut out top …
Day 7: Too Small Tee to Perfect Fit with Scraps
Welcome to Day 7 of 30 Days of Refashions! Today I’m tackling one of the most common closet dilemmas: the too-small tee. Instead of tossing it or leaving it to languish in the back of …
Day 6 of 30 Days of Refashions: Sweatshirt to Owl Appliqué Top
It’s cozy, it’s quirky, and it’s 100% stash-made! Today I’m taking a weird sweatshirt and giving it a zero-waste makeover with an awesome owl appliqué that shows off some personality. No shopping, no thrifting – …
Crocheted Blanket Scraps + Basic Tee = Day 5 Refashion Magic
Let’s get weird in the best way ???? It’s Day 5 of my 30 Days of Refashions birthday challenge! Today, I’m upcycling a basic old tee using crocheted blanket scraps from a past project, no …
No Sew Sweatshirt to Vest Refashion – Day 4
Halli Hallo and welcome to Day 4 of 30 Days of Refashions! In this tutorial, I’m showing you how to take a tight, unloved sweatshirt and transform it into a fabulous no-sew vest you can …
Bleach It Bold: Upcycled T-Shirt Refashion (Day 3 of 30)
What do you get when you combine an uninspired old tee with a bit of bleach and some DIY courage? A totally transformed top that looks anything but basic. For Day 3 of my 30 …
From Fast Fashion Tank Top to Upcycled Bodysuit – Day 2 of 30 Days of Refashions
Today’s refashion is more than just a transformation – it’s a full-circle moment. Back in 2011, I got a long basic tank top while pregnant with my daughter. Over a decade later, it’s still hanging …
DIY Designer Dupe: Kathy Griffin’s $1498 Blouse for $5 + a Whole Lotta Z-List Energy
When Kathy Griffin struts onto the scene wearing a $1498 Brandon Maxwell floral blouse, what’s a thrifty fashion rebel on the Z-list supposed to do? Refashion an even better version from a $5 vintage dress, …