Refashion Files
Melissa Esplin — one of my favorites — adapted an idea from Ultra Vroom and created these awesome braided jersey fabric necklaces. You can use jersey fabric, of course, but she shows you how to use XL/XXL men’s t-shirts. You can upcycle used ones, or buy inexpensive ones when they go on clearance somewhere like Old Navy (I see last season’s tees or tees for holidays just past there for only a couple of dollars).
T-SHIRT REFASHION: JERSEY NECKLACE at Melissa Esplin
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It’s hard to find boy’s ties that are cute — or sometimes even to find any at all. With Sonia’s picture tutorials, you can make a cute boy’s tie from any men’s tie, be it daddy’s or a thrift store treasure!
Re-purposing Men’s Ties to Boys’ Ties: 3 Picture Tutorials at Practical Stewardship
Let’s hear it for the boy! Kids grow so quickly so why not refashion their clothes for other uses!? This tutorial is genius for creating tshirts into hats! Plus the added extras she included really sets them apart!
DIY boys upcycled HAT from I am Momma Hear me ROAR
From manly to feminine! This neck tie goes from around the neck to around the head! Think of all the fun patterns and colors you could choose from and wear!
DIY neck tie headband from A Red Ribbon
A mans neck tie with a woman’s touch! Love the creative use of some feminine ties and the added texture and layer of buttons.
DIY neck tie bracelets from Picklee
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What to do with those cheap bangles from the dollar store, dollar section or thrift shop? You can make them match any outfit, experiment with accent colors, or, really, try any color you have yarn for! You’ll just need the bangles, yarn and a hot glue gun to turn cheap, dull bangles into fab bracelets. Check it out:
Take 4: Cozy Bangle Makeover at Bugaboo, Mini, Mr and Me
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This refashion is brilliant and easy — you just fold a scarf into a vest (check out the how-to in the post)! Bonus: you’ll find two more 3-minute refashions in the same post. Check out:
(re)Purposeful You-DIY accessory tricks at Elemental Lifestyle
Mongs (from Singapore!) found these great earrings in her drawer — unworn due to sensitive ears — and figured out how to refashion them into a collar accessory! She’ll show you how – check it out!
Refashion Earrings to Collar Accessory at My Thrifty Closet
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Jennifer shows you how to take your old summer camp skills and make cute woven belts — of any color you like! She uses t-shirt yarn, and shows you how!
Woven Belt Tutorial at Monkey See, Monkey Do!
Change your drab claw clips to these adorable felt-embellished hair clips to add color to your outfit! I love how they are so easy — and would be fun for even tweens and older to make.
Check out the full tutorial at Craftionary!
DIY Ruffle Scarf
Sugar Bee Crafts: Dress to Maxi Skirt - knit refashion
Covered in Mod Podge: Glitter iPhone Case {or why not!}
