A circle cut from an old pair of jeans has been ornately embellished with a variety of ribbons and brass buttons to create this super cool denim beret! This beret is just one of dozens of projects in Nancy Minsky’s book, Denim Revolution. Make this beret from an old pair of jeans this weekend. Download […]
Sachiko of Tea Rose Home has posted four tutorials this month for ways to transform t-shirts into stylish, flattering additions to your wardrobe. Her fourth entry in the series is this nice ruffle and lace t-shirt upcycle. See how she made it and check out the other shirts in the series over on her blog.
Erica of P.S. – I made this… gets some inspiration from Mad Men’s Joan and the latest dresses from the runway with her peplum skirt made from a curtain panel. Yes, it’s a curtain panel people! No Scarlett O’Hara look here. The final result is a stylish skirt that’s perfect for any occasion. (As an […]
Cook Clean Craft has a quicker solution on how to turn men’s jeans or pants into toddler-sized jeans. [via jean repair] Cook Clean Craft writes: I’ve seen a few blog posts for converting men’s pants or jeans to toddler-sized jeans, but they all seem to involve a lot of seam-ripping, deconstructing and lots of sewing. […]
Sunset has more than 30 DIY fountain projects up on their site. I love fountains, and with some clever material sourcing, they can be quite easy to put together. When I lived in a bustling town with tons of traffic, my fountain was kept outside under my bedroom window so I could fall asleep to […]
Tricia of Oh So Crafty shares her tutorial for making this cute ruffled pillow from a man’s button-down shirt and a t-shirt. Excellent upcylcing!
Erica of P.S. – I made this… was inspired by Oscar de la Renta’s iPad clutch and created her own version – an iPad case using an inflatable pillowcase. I love the use of gorilla tape for accent stripes! See her inspiration images for the project.
