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Upcycling thrift shop clothing/sewing

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My Latest Project

Upcycled Maxi, T-shirt & Micro Crochet

I have been looking for a long, flowing, tiered maxi skirt for a while, but I didn't like the prices or the prints. Enter this maxi dress. It wasn't my size, but it had potential for a quick and easy upcycle. The skirt just needed to be relieved of its bodice and paired with a decorated white T-shirt to create a coordinated … Read More... about Upcycled Maxi, T-shirt & Micro Crochet

Jackets

Rose applique

Rose Sweatshirt

This piece is another one one that was ready last summer before all of my, "Interruptions." Have you every found a perfectly brand new piece in the thrift shop … Read More... about Rose Sweatshirt

Shabby Chic Denim Jacket

Hello Everyone! This time I decided to let the machine do the embroidery. Take a look! As you know, I am an avid thrift shopper and I started to sell … Read More... about Shabby Chic Denim Jacket

Denim Jacket with Roses

Happy New Year Everyone! Well, I just can't help myself. You can see here another denim jacket for your critique. This one is adorned with cabbage roses from on … Read More... about Denim Jacket with Roses

Blouses

Button Down Mural Shirt

Hello Everyone! I actually started this post in June of 2025. Before I could post, I took a fall and fractured my … Read More... about Button Down Mural Shirt

Lace Sleeved T-Shirt

Hello Everyone! The summer has raced by and I am not sure where all my time went. Before it ended I did manage to … Read More... about Lace Sleeved T-Shirt

Sleeveless Lace Trim Blouse

I found this beautiful men's chambray western sometime during the covid lockdowns and made a women's blouse out of it. … Read More... about Sleeveless Lace Trim Blouse

Silk Dress to a “T” Throwback Thursday

Hi Everyone, As I continue to make new content to share, I have another "Throwback Thursday." This one is from way … Read More... about Silk Dress to a “T” Throwback Thursday

Sewn from Scratch

Jean Scrap Pillows

Hello Everyone! Here is a quick little offering for you. Never throw away the scraps from your blue jeans. … Read More... about Jean Scrap Pillows

Hat Upcycle Part 2

Hello Everyone, I have a very bad history with hats. You see, my family has very big heads! No, we aren't full … Read More... about Hat Upcycle Part 2

Hat Upcycle Part 1

Hello Everyone! Have you ever had a hat that you really liked, but it did had some embroidery on it that you hated? … Read More... about Hat Upcycle Part 1

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