Easy Shorts from Pants

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What can be easier … shorts from pants! You don’t even have to sew, but the rolled cuff stays better if you do. Auna shows you how to shorten pants — to just the right length for your taste and your figure!

J.Crew Pants to Shorts Refashion (no sew option!) at La Vie en Rose

Rework a Maternity Tank Into A Cute Top!

Check out this awkward maternity tank … but the pattern has promise and so does the shape! Check out how you can refashion a maternity top you’re unlikely to wear soon … into something you’ll love to wear!

Day 11: I’m Not Getting Prego Any Time Soon at Cotton & Curls

 

Glamourize Your Flip-Flops With Beads

Ashley’s flip-flop refashion is a stunner — I just love the sparkle and glamour it brings to a basic pair of black flip flops. As Ashley described, adding fabric and beads does “fancy-up” a basic pair of flip-flops — and she shows you how!

Flip-Flop Refashion: Part 2 (Fabric Straps with Beads) at Make It and Love It

20-Minute Flip-Flop Refashion!

This is a great and fast way to dress up your flip-flops! I did this with my girls a couple of years ago and we loved the dressy whimsy the fabric rosettes brought to our flip flops. Check out how I did it.

20-Minute Flip Flop Project at Tatertots and Jello

Flip Flop Refashion — with Duct Tape!

Refashioning flip-flops, sure, but with duct tape? Absolutely! Check out these super cute flowery flip-flops Bambi made — she shows you how!

Duck Tape Flip Flop Tutorial at In The Nursery Of The Nation

Knotted Fabric Flip Flops — Make A Pair For Every Outfit!!

Destri shows you how to make these “knot-so-hard” flip flops — from scrap fabric and cheap flip flops! She says you can do it in less than 30 minutes — they’re that easy. Easy and nearly free — you can make them to match your summer wardrobe!

Tutorial ~ The Knot So Hard Flip Flop Diy at The Mother Huddle

Flowery Flip Flops!

Ashley has the cutest flip-flop refashions — and this is possibly our favorite! Check out how she’s upcycled these basic flipflops with comfy, stretch-knit fabric straps and fun flowers. (And check out her other flip flop refashions at the site too!)

Flip-Flop Refashion: Part 4 (Stretchy Knit Straps with Flowers) at Make It and Love It

Neon Tee to Summer Dress — Fast!

Ready to be on-trend and try some neon? It’s easy to do with an inexpensive XL tee .. and a bit of sewing. Laura shows you how — with easy, step-by-step instructions. And look how cute her summer dress turned out! You could use it as a swim coverup too!

Neon T-Shirt Reconstruction at Can Can Dancer

5-Minute Spectacular Sandal Upcycle!

Aimee took a basic Old Navy sandal and some grosgrain ribbon — and made basic sandals into something spectacular. She shows you the simple steps — use her model or use it as an inspiration to try your own combination!

DIY Bow Sandal at Swellmayde

T-Shirt + Fabric = Adorable Girls’ Summer Maxi Dress!

Melissa’s “little fashionista” asked for a certain kind of summer dress, and Melissa delivered. What’s even better for us is that she shared how to make it. You can upcycle an old t-shirt and some cool fabric (she used voile) … and follow the directions for an amazing summer maxi dress!

Tutorial: Summer Maxi Dress, t-shirt refashion at The Polkadot Chair