SUCH a clever idea and a great way to use old tees. Link to tutorial.
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March 2010
- Refashioned t-shirt [pictured above]
- peasant top refashion
- turtle neck to ruffle neck blouse
- mens trousers to cute shorts
- groovy red dress refashion
- anthropology inspired ruffled tank top
- mens t-shirt to ruffled blouse
- cardigan with a twist - from an old sweater.
- ruffly raw-edged petticoat
- bleaching accident turned into design feature
- maternity mini skirt
- toddler yoga pants using old t-shirts
- fold-down toddler yoga pants
- toddler sweater vest from an adults sweater
- refashioned boys cowboy t-shirt
- preppy babies bib
- boys trunks from cool t-shirts
- lengthening jeans with patchwork
- kids t-shirt modification
- felted sweater vest
- toddler beach pants – using shirt sleeves
- 1 hour refashioned toddler dress
- shirred pillowcase dresses
- using vintage embroidered hankies to update your little gals wardrobe
- retro dress to blouse + toddler dress
- cheaters argyle sweater refashion
- quick-fix grocery bag from an old t-shirt
- felted sweater turned into a laptop bag
- making socks from sweaters
- upcycled waterbottle sling
resources: thanks to these websites where I found some of these tutes: wardrobe refashion : craft gossip : one pretty thing : luvinthemommyhood : craftzine : dabbled :
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Thanks Jessy for sending in this budgeting clutch tutorial - Jessy says: I’ve been trying to organize our household finances for a year and my husband and I have finally found a way that works. We divide the money into categories put them in labeled envelopes so we can track how much we spend each month in each category. After a year of carrying around scruffy envelopes I decided to make something cute and useful and hence the Budgeting Clutch (Money Organizer Clutch). It is very simple – a crochet clutch with tabbed dividers to file money and receipts.
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Wendy sent along this fun tutorial/pattern to make this carrot shaped lolly bag for Easter.
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You sew girl sent in this link to make this lovely sewing roll - perfect for take-along projects.
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Felting – The Complete Guide
Crochet the Complete Guide
These two books by Jane Davis (and I believe there is a knitting book in this series too), are spiral bound small books that very accessible for the beginner and slightly more advanced crafter. The projects are lovely and simple, the techniques clear and concise, lots of great pics and diagrams. These small on-the-go books would make the perfect gift for crafty friends.
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Have you seen these ‘Hunky Guys’ Alexander Henry Fabrics? Those Alexander Henry fabric people certainly don’t shy away from having fun with their designs.
These are called ‘The Outdoorsy Type’, ‘Cowboy hunks’ and ‘Heavy Equipment’ – available from e-quilter
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This one is for Australian residents only…The Stitches & Craft Show needs volunteers for various shows. Volunteers get a free Stitches tote bag and 2 free tickets. You will be required to work a minimum of one full day and name badge will also be supplied. A great way to be involved in your local crafty community and share your skills with other likeminded crafters!
Interested? Here are the dates and what they’re looking for:
Sydney 14 – 18 April – 2-3 people for the Embroidery Craft bar
Canberra 22 to 25 April – 2-3 people for the Embroidery Craft bar, Knitting or Crochet skills
Melbourne 5 to 9 May – need 2-3 on the Knitting bar. Need to know how to crochet but not critical as there will be other volunteers to assist,
If you are interested then email enquiriesATstitchesandcraft.com.au to let them know you would like to participate.
The Stitches & Craft Show peeps have also given Whipup 4 tickets to giveaway to attend one of the shows. To enter just leave a comment on this post and we’ll close entries in a couple of days and randomly draw the winners.
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