Refashion Files
I am not sure if this counts as a refashion, but I love it and had to share. I took a plain white tablecloth and painted metallic stripes on it for the upcoming holidays. I also took plain napkins and painted chevron patterned stripes on the bottom.
I think it’s a fun way to refashion your table and create a one-of-a-kind look. You can check out my Metallic Tablescape at Tatertots & Jello. Have a happy day!!
Ann-Kay disliked the dark blue color of her eyeglasses case … and decided to make it something she enjoyed using! With some paint and tape she made it a unique statement. Read how she did it — and get inspired for your own creation!
DIY: Eyeglass Case Makeover at Ann-Kay
Have you seen the Boot Socks that are all the rage this Fall? Rhiannon from Being Mom{me} took an old sweater and refashioned it into an awesome pair of boot socks for her daughter. So cute!!
Be sure to check out the whole tutorial over at Being Mom{me}!!
For those who have never met me in real life, I am a serial scarf wearer. Some might say a scarf is like my “binkie” or some sort of security blanket – and they might be right. I love wearing all different kinds from heavy to lightweight, and with the fall coming, this DIY ruffle scarf from Cheryl is perfect. She made it from a t-shirt, so the price is right (and the tutorial is very easy). Visit her to learn how she did it.
DIY Ruffle Scarf at That’s What {Che} Said
This project is one after my own heart – it uses Mod Podge after all! Michaela had some ouchies on her old cell phone case so decided to revamp it with glitter, making it the perfect refashioned fashion accessory! I love the results and of course support the art supply she used to do it. Visit her for the full tutorial.
Glitter iPhone Case at Covered in Mod Podge
I’ve seen plenty of designer bags that I would LOVE to have. Sadly, the price is never right. I can’t afford to pay thousands for a purse, and most people can’t. Charley has a great tutorial for getting the Miu Miu bag look for less. The base was an old purse, and she did a little refashioning with some fabric paint and a good eye. She has other tutorials that will inspire you to get the look for less as well. Visit Charley below to see them.
Oh Miu Miu’s Stars! at Chic Cheat
Don’t buy thick fabric for a bookbag … make your own from a thrifted or worn-out sweater! Hannah’s adorable custom bookbag comes complete with a recycled keyring as a zipper pull — fabulous!
Crafting Along With needle and thREAD at Like Mama ~ Like Daughter
I can’t believe we’re almost at the end of August! Seriously, isn’t that amazing? Summer has flown by. All that means is that it’s time for a good fall refashion to get you ready – and we received this submission from Kimbo that is perfect. She took a few old stuffed animals and slashed them, then added a blanket sewn into a scarf as a fun connector. It sounds violent but the result is really cute! If you want to salvage those old blankets or stuffed animals that aren’t getting used anymore, these are prefect. Visit Kimbo to see how they were made.
For the Stuffed Animal Lover at A Girl and a Glue Gun
Got a leather (or pleather) skirt, pair of pants, or whatever that’s ripped, the wrong size or just plain unfortunate? You don’t have to get rid of it — instead, try Alli’s awesome directions to make braided (p)leather bracelets instead! They’re right on trend (unlike the unfortunate piece you had to sacrifice to make them).
Tutorial: DIY Braided Leather (or Pleather!) Bracelet at One Pearl Button
[Update: As of April 2013, the One Pearl Button blog appears to be open only to invited readers. We'll leave this post here for inspiration -- but sadly there's no more how-to link.]
Veronika found a large piece of suede — formerly a wrap skirt — at a thrift store. In an inspired piece of refashion style, she combined it with Ikea placemats for a liner and chain from Lowe’s (!) for the strap. See what she did and be inspired for your own unexpected refashion!
DIY: Suede Skirt to Envelope Purse at Tick Tock Vintage
DIY Ruffle Scarf
Sugar Bee Crafts: Dress to Maxi Skirt - knit refashion
Covered in Mod Podge: Glitter iPhone Case {or why not!}
