Weekend Project Ideas!

 

This is a first for fleaChic - a post devoted entirely to fashion repurposing:

J's Everyday Fashion
Do you have an older dress that you no longer wear?
Consider cutting it off and making a blouse out of it.

J's Everday Fashion

How about making a work skirt out of a party dress?  Darling!

 

Home Based Mom

Believe it or not, this Anthropologie-inspired skirt was

made from an old sweater.  Click here for the tutorial.

Source

Need a cute idea for a bathing suit cover-up or maxi-skirt?

This one was made from the fabric of two different dresses.

 

Ever find a shirt you like but it's too large?

Shorten the sleeves and add a belt:

Spark Rebel

 

Source

Every one of these darling scarfs were made from old t-shirts.

YouTube has tons of tutorials on how to do this in just minutes.

 

Instructables
Turn a man's tie into an ascot!  Thrift shops are full of vintage
ties at ridiculously cheap prices.  Isn't this a precious idea?
Click here for the easy step-by-step tutorial.

 Shelley Smith Sinclair
Dress up a vest with a ruffle made from another piece of clothing.

 

Do you have an old sweater or cardigan that could

use a boost?  Cover the pockets with lace doilies:

Rakuten

Here's a beautiful idea for an old skirt:

Source
Cover it with a lace tablecloth!

  Thrift shop lace + a pair of old shorts = a beautiful new look!

Source
Maybe you or a young lady in your life
would like this romantic, yet sporty, idea.

Clever Girl

Giving a pair of shorts a scalloped hem completely changes the look.



 

Let's take a look at some upcycled accessories:

Nana Mac's

The next time you visit a flea market or thrift shop look for vintage

necklaces you can add charms to.  These pendants were enhanced

with charms just idling in a jewelry box.

 

Kay Adams

Create an entirely new necklace out of parts of old necklaces.

Recycled Fashion
Cover an old bangle bracelet in fabric and pieces of vintage jewelry.




Retail lines are starting to incorporate recycling programs.  Poketo has
created a line of accessories recycled from discarded leather sofas:

Fashion Loves People

Green Stream Line

This tote was made from recycled fire hose.

I hope these fashion-forward upcycling ideas will inspire you to take a
look at your older clothing in a new way.  And, before heading to the
thrift store, shop in your own closet first.  Have a great weekend!