One-Hour Wonder – Upcycled Swing Coat
I wanted something new to wear to an event, so I took a trip to our local thrift shop and found a beautiful fuchsia designer woven silk swing coat. But what to wear it with it? … More
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Update an Old Basket Liner
Everyone has a basket around that could use some refreshing – it’s easy to update the liner following our instructions. Don’t forget Halloween’s just around the corner and baskets make great candy dishes or Trick or Treat bags. … More
Upcycle Old Jeans Pockets into a Fun Organizer
This quick, easy, and fun project features pockets from your favorite worn-out or outdated jeans. Embellish pockets with crystals, applique, paint, or embroidery – express yourself! … More
From Boring Black Boots to a New Western Purse
I found these boots on the shelf of a thrift store. They were boring black with black stitching, but the price was right. Now they’re part of a fabulous western-style purse! … More
How to Sew a Teekini Tankini Bikini
Gone are my days of wearing an itty bitty teeny tiny yellow polka dot bikini – yet summer has arrived and the beach calls my name. But who really wants to shop for a new bathing suit? Today I’m going to share a quick and easy teekini tankini bikini (say that 10x fast!) that can be made with materials you already have on hand – two t-shirts, a pair of scissors, elastic, and a needle with thread.
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Upcycled and Stitched Paper Basket
Don’t you love this basket? Look closely; can you tell what it’s made of? Barb Lake, BERNINA at Fancyworks, Marissa, IL, recycled packing paper and stitched up a sturdy basket to use for displays. She told me, “I just couldn’t send all that good paper into the recycling bin!” … More
Altered Couture Jean Jacket
Do you have an old jean jacket that’s just a little outdated and boring? Kerry Finn tells how she used Rit Dye, frayed threads, embroidery, and a bit of serging to transform a plain garment into a boutique-stye jacket. … More
Vote Now for Your Favorite BERNINA WeAllSew Challenge #3 Entry
Our third and final WeAllSew Challenge, “Break the Spell of Routine Halloweens,” is now ready for voting. Visit our Facebook fan page to see all the creative projects and vote for your favorite most awesome upcycled Halloween costume made out of some old “odd-and-ends” found in the deepest corners of our contestants’ wardrobes! … More
The Third and Final WeAllSew Challenge Starts Soon!
Our first two WeAllSew Challenges, the “Wedding Dress Makeover” and “Make Yourself at Home,” were a lot of fun with a ton of wonderful project creations from our challenge participants. Now the time has come for unveiling our final WeAllSew Challenge. So be inspired to break the spell of routine Halloweens!
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Through the Needle ONLINE #13 – Free Sewing Magazine!
August. It’s too hot to go outside, so what is there to do? Fill a glass with ice cubes, pour in your favorite tea or lemonade, and sit down with the latest Through the Needle ONLINE magazine, Issue #13. … More
New Use for “Undergrown” Shorts
A WeAllSew reader recently recycled a pair of shorts she “undergrew” (this is the opposite of “outgrew”). She lost weight and took a pair of her old shorts and made a small purse to accommodate her cell phone, keys, and wallet. … More
Vote Now for Your Favorite BERNINA WeAllSew Challenge # 2 Entry
Visit our Facebook fan page (www.facebook.com/berninausa) to see all the creative projects and vote for your favorite upcylced project into reinvented home decor! You can vote once every day. Voting ends May 27, 2012.
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