Great handmade gift idea for guys + it’s eco-friendly – made from recycled clothing + we think it pretty cool – cushion with pocket for holding onto your tv remote control – tute here.

I love doing these refashion roundups – there is so much innovation out there … here is more innovation and inspiration to help you turn old into new again. [thanks wardrobe refashion - take the pledge]

dollar store pj’s to super cute ruffle shirt [see pic above]
80’s jumpsuit to jumpdress – I love this transformation
make wool soaker baby pants from felted sweaters

t-shirt memory scarf
cheaters guide for a very cute fancy dress for a toddler
layered circle skirt for toddlers from a barbie curtain
jewel t-shirt
sweater houndstooth pillow
lovely layered shirt dress
maternity shirt

Thank you ann – fab tutorial for making your own jeweled t-shirt - she has included step by step instructions, a printable pattern, and photo led instructions.

rachel has appliqued this houndstooth pattern on a pillow with 2 felted sweaters.

I just love refashioned outfits. On the weekend my daughter and I made a few skirts from t-shirts. Lots of fun and totally practical and easy too. Here are some more recent refashion tutorials I have seen lately.

Mens shirt turned into a shirred child’s dress [pic]
Mens shirt turned into a jumper dress
t-shirt to night shirt
reversible slouchy beret from t-shirt
girly twirly whirly dress from a cut down woman’s tiered skirt
big boy pants from sweat shirts
kids lounge pants from adult t-shirts
sweater and punjabi shirt mash-up
secretary dress refashion
scarf to skirt
men’s jeans to wrap skirt
cowboy shirt to toddler dress
diy maternity pants
busted skirt to toddler skirt
pillowcase to toddler dress
wool soaker pants from recycled sweaters

[thanks craft gossip and wardrobe refashion]

Altered Shoes: A Step-By-Step Guide To Making Your Footwear Fabulous by Marty Stevens-Heebner. Krause Publications (March 4, 2009)

I have always thought that altering shoes to be a crazy idea and this book has not changed my mind. While there are some fun and cool projects in here – many of the projects sort of look a bit bodgy/dodgy to me and I am not sure the shoes were really improved much along the way. However some of the ideas are intriguing – such as decoupaged shoes – I have seen this done really well with stamps and the shoes in this book have been decoupaged with pages from an old passport and old maps – quite interesting and successful. Not sure about crazy quilted boots or glitter beaded shoes, but maybe for a special occasion?

Christine shows us how she turned a men’s shirt into this lovely peasant singlet top [via wardrobe refashion].

via wardrobe refashion - how to makeover a plain secretary skirt.

Shannon shows us how

we can turn worn but favourite clothing into something new – giving new life to old loved fabrics.

We all have tons of interesting materials at home that can be refashioned into something we want to wear and love again. Your favorite pair of jammies don’t need to be turned into cleaning rags or donated, why not use the much loved fabric to make something you are sure to wear … our creativity is a powerful thing that we can all use together to fight the effects of the economy and the environment.

last week I did a refashion roundup in appreciation of the amazing shirt hacks around – as well as pillowcase, sweater and t-shirt hacks – here are some more links for you.

refashion shorts from shirt

Grosgrain refashioned dress – (also image)

pillowcase shirred top from betz white

Dana’s shirt dress – just too fabulous and dana’s knee pad pants

ruffle shirt refashion and ruffle little girls skirt from an old t-shirt

fantastic fitted t-shirt makeover and another one here.

shirt sleeves to yoga pants

pillowcase skirt

shirt to blouse

field bag from cargo pants

extending kids clothes

t-shirt underwear

reconstructed knitwear fashion