Update a plain denim jacket with a crochet fur collar that can be easily made in less than an hour. Custom made to suit any jacket with no special crochet skills required – Let the cozy yarn do all the hard work! When I was a teen in the 90s, I always wanted a cool denim jacket with a furry…
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Crochet a granny square cardigan to wear everyday. The easy instructions included will show you how to assemble a granny square cardigan no matter what your size. I’ve always wanted a granny square cardigan, they look so comfortable and comforting, perfect for the endless days of bumming around at home that we seem to be experiencing lately. I thought that…
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Customize a denim jacket with a cool collection of sew-on patches that reflect your hobbies and interests. Your unique patch denim jacket is sure to become a favourite eye-catching garment that is fun to wear. Whenever I’m op-shopping (thrifting) I always make a beeline for the craft supply section. Often I’ll find a decent amount of embroidery thread, zippers, and…
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Transform a plain pink sweatshirt into a cute Strawberry Shortcake hoodie with some iron-on vinyl applique and a Cricut Joy cutting machine. Hands up if you had a Strawberry Shortcake doll as a kid. Well it seems a whole new generation has fallen for her sweetly scented hair. Recently my own kiddo asked me to make her an outfit inspired…
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Give an old long sleeve top a brand new chic style with this easy t-shirt refashion. With only a few simple changes, modifying a t-shirt to create this cute wearable look is a great way to upcycle old clothes. With Emma growing like a weed, it’s been hard to keep her in clothes that fits of late. And even though…
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Now every Harry Potter fan can have their own initial on a Weasley Sweater inspired T-shirt. It’s super easy to make and no knitting required! Hands up if you’ve ever wanted your own personalized Weasley Jumper, just like the one knit for Ron and Harry by Mrs Weasley as a Christmas gift. This Etsy seller custom knits Weasley Sweaters to…
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Making a cosy scarf with hood attached couldn’t be simpler. With a little bit of clever upcycling, any old sweater, cardigan or sweatshirt can be made into a hooded scarf that will be the envy of all your friends. The practical fastening loop keeps it secure in any weather. I made this hooded scarf for Emma many years ago, when…
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Inspired by my recent patchwork clothing roundup, I thought I’d put my own twist on a patchwork t-shirt project that conveniently requires no sewing at all! For this easy project I’ve used a fairly new product from Cricut – Infusible Ink sheets come in a range of colours and attractive pre-printed designs. They can be cut with Cricut cutting machines,…
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