Upcycling was the main reason I wanted to learn to sew. I’ve been fascinated by sustainability in fashion for years. I find so much relaxation and stress-relief in the creativity of taking a pre-existing garment and turning it into something else! 🥳
These are REAL upcycles! (Sometimes upcycles videos are pretty basic) .i love them all but especially the little dress with the pockets. I totally agree about sewing for kids. It's extra fun and special.
That’s so funny - with the 3rd item I thought what a beautiful dress it could be for your daughter, and that’s what you did! So I wasn’t at all disappointed! But then, you never disappoint. 🥰
I was taught basic sewing at school as a youngster, later I made a lot of my own clothes and even coats. Over the years I got so busy with work and so many other things, that my sewing habits mostly ended up exclusively invested in: sewing my own curtains and upholstery covers, towels, sheets, duvet covers, cushion covers etc. I had forgotten all about the pleasure of reimagining or inventing new from old and thrifted pieces, or up-cycling my own clothes, so thank you dearest lady for reminding me.
All three of your garments had great fabric and the upcycled outfit was even better. Always inspired by your channel. Yes, the little girls dress was so special and those pockets, yes.
Great video, loved your projects especially that little dress with the pockets. I started sewing as a child and sewed into my twenty’s. Then life got too busy and now 30 years later I’m back at it. I like the idea of up cycling the clothes I already have. Thanks for the video.
I absolutely loved this video! I would try all three of them :-)... A year or so ago I bought some thrift shop tops for just such an opportunity. Now I can give it a try with confidence! ?... I always feel joy when I can make a dual purpose blessing :-)... First purchasing from the thrift shop for their benefit, then remaking on my end for gifts and other benefits ! And the little dress? Oh yeah! I'm going to make a little pattern and prototype on one and be already for fall to do some more! Thank you so much for making these videos and the membership perks so amazing!
Absolutely, 100% of what you said! I hope you try some upcycling ideas - there is so much creativity, and a bit of head scratching too, but still fun :) :
I’ve been thrifting since I was a teenager and made $0.50 an hour babysitting. I love upcycling. Plus, fabric is so expensive. Used to be able to make a dress for $3-5 dollars, including fabric and buttons or zipper. Now it’s cheaper to buy clothes, but the quality is awful. It’s very wise to learn how to sew. While all three items were very creative, the dress has to be my favorite. 😍 I hope to see more videos like this in the future. I watch another RUclipsr, MEE YA, who upcycles men’s t-shirts and shirts, but I failed my first time because the instructions aren’t in the video, so there’s some guesswork involved. $2 t-shirt. Live and lean 😊 I upcycle jeans and make tote bags, zippered bags, etc. I upcycle T-shirt remnants and make children’s clothing and dog toys, from T-shirt quilts. I make various quilts too. I’m trying to take regular patterns and alter them to make my daughter maternity tops. I’m always looking on RUclips and Pinterest for inspiration. I haven’t upcycled too many of my shirts because I’ve gained weight and don’t like the look of a gusset on the sides. I might try doing an upcycled tunic. Thank you for your channel and all the work you do!
A possibility would be to add a center panel like lace or some textured version in the front. Good luck! I just added a gusset to shorts I am making out of an old sheet. I top stitched the gusseted sides to make them look "athletic ".
@@lisafeldmann9863 I like panels in jeans and shorts. They look cute that way, but I can’t seem to find something cute to add to my “too’ tight shirts. Thanks for the tip!
@@laurametzger851 , I made a gray, crew neck sweatshirt into a jacket by adding a panel of fleece into the side seams to make it bigger, then I used the same fleece to make a hood. I also added a front, full-length zipper. Is the side panel concept the same thing as a gusset like you mentioned? Or could come cute fabric be used for the panels? I’m new at this up cycling stuff, so please forgive my ignorance!😄
@@Jen-CelticWarrior a gusset is usually a triangular piece of fabric inserted between two other pieces of fabric to widen the space. A panel would be different than a gusset. I’m intrigued by your description. I wish we were able to share pix here.
Love all three projects. You could definitely add to the sustainability of the little dress by making a matching bandana/scrunchie/ accessory with the offcuts. Also, I don't know if its because I'm so used to seeing you with your hair down but I love you with your hair up in that bun. It was so cute!
It is a wonderful feeling to adjust a top so that you will wear it. I made a "no pattern linen top" a couple of years ago. The cap sleeve was just too short for me. I had a little fabric, so I added a cuff. I really like it now and have already worn it more this summer than the last two years. Thanks for another great video!
Excellent job on all three projects! As times get tighter economically, more and more people will be up cycling/reconstructing clothes from thrift shoes and their own closets!
Unfortunately over here thrift/charity shops charge almost brand new retail prices, that's another reason fast fashion is so popular because it's cheap and affordable. I wear my clothes until they literally fall apart, but my son grows so quick, so I'm always donating good quality clothes and I repair what I can. When my son was little I'd remake the legs of my dad's old jeans into new ones for him for playgroup etc.
I was in a thrift shop yesterday for the first time. The used blouses were marked $4.75. The cashier said all blouses are $1.00. I didn't have a project in mind, but I have to consider the quality of the fabric. I have so many fabric scraps at home to use up first.
Yes, up cycling takes more time, effort and head scratching. Some of us have more time than money. Some enjoy the challenge and creative stretch. I've bought a slew of men's dress shirts from resale shops just for the fabric...$7.00 for a grocery bag full!
You inspired me to upcycle my clothes ages ago! I realized I could do anything I wanted to them! So I took a lot of this things I wasn't wearing, figured out WHY and fixed it. One the sleeves were too short. Another dress had long sleeve but was too short. I took that dress, took the sleeves out, cut the sleeves out of the first dress and replaced them. that dress was also too short so I took the butchered dress and cut strips of it and added it to the first dress. Turned out GREAT! and from there I have been fixing all my things so I can wear them. One blouse was too clingy so I added a gusset to both sides and now it fits. Would never have tried that before. Thank you so much!!!
Oh wow, that is sew AMAZING :) Yes, we can do ANYTHING and re-imagine our clothes and I love your approach, understanding WHY we like/dislike or don't wear something is super important for the future sewing/shopping as well. And once you know your "why" you also know what to fix! That is great, loved reading your story!
When my daughter was in 8th grade she had a cute white bolero-type jacket. It was very plain, but fit her well. She wanted it to have more pizzaz. I change the one large white button for a big silver one and trimmed the collar in a string of silver sequins. Let me tell you, she her friends loved the new look that only cost a few dollars.
I love that you up-cycled things from your own closet. Now I am inspired to look at some of those things I just don’t wear, but I love the fabric. Hmmm.
Oh yes yes! Tex, once this prototype is ready - it will also be a free pattern to download for those who want to make dresses. I saw your comment underneath the original Dress a Girl video - the goal was to do 100 dresses and I think we did over 800! Can you imagine? Crazy! Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for your work that you do in the community!
I've been upcycling thrift since age 10. I'm 67 now and selling for first time mostly my jean bags. I do like upcycling is popular and really creative now! I did do things like make skirts from embroidered table cloths but mostly used the vintage 50s dresses to make mini skirts!
Upcycling is what got me back into sewing. Funny how once you sew your own clothes, you get picky. I love pockets and am reluctant to wear anything that doesn't have them. 3/4 sleeves are my preference. I totally got how you needed/wanted sleeves on the one blouse and a better fit on the other. Sewing is a super power. You should be able to wear what you want exactly how you want it. Thanks for the video. as always, I enjoyed it.
The up cycles are fantastic, especially the little girl's dress. I just bought a pure silk 1980's Princess Diana style wedding gown for $60 with a 20% off coupon. I plan to carefully take it apart and dye some of it to make either a blouse or jacket. Unfortunately the lining is polyester but it can be used for either practice garments and a lining for something else. The crinoline layer is going to be saves for flower girl dresses. I am going to go back and check out the pocket instructions.
Love your job I like the way you explain things to us I am a beginner I have not yet started but I’m learning from you I see your videos and they help me I would like for you to show me how to do like the sleeves short sleeves like with the blouses you have and you do a great job I do thank you for being in RUclips I enjoy seeing that and I’m happy that I have met you.Mrs Salazar from Texas
Hi Alisa. They all turned out great but the top you made from your moms tunic is fantastic. I love it. I enjoy refashioning the most. If someone gives me a project half complete with no instructions that’s my favourite. I just love figuring it out.
I’m inspired! I just started sewing and have been adding to my closet with tops that I’ve made but I have many shirts in my closet that I do not wear. I struggle with ideas for what to do with them. Btw- I love your happy dance 😂 I literally dance around like that when I try on a finished project and proudly model it to my hub and kids. ❤
When I look through the marked down clothes I pay special attention to the fabrics they’re made of. It I find a fabric I really like I try to get that garment in a much larger size so I get more fabric for the discount price.
I love these upcycles! You are the first influencer that helped me feel confident enough to draft my own patterns. Thank you for all that you do to help us on this journey towards creativity and independence!
All three projects were terrific! I think the blouse your mom gave you was really improved by eliminating the contrasting bias tape and letting the material shine. And the dress for your daughter! Super-cute! Loved it with the white trim and snazzy pockets!! I've done some upcycling / repurposing. I made a winter hood and bicycle hand-warmers from a quilted vest that really made winter bicycle commuting much better! And I changed some features on a thrift store dress that I bought for a wedding when I really had no money to spend and didn't have a wedding-appropriate dress that fit. I was pleased with it. I really like that you showed upcycling projects that ranged from small changes to entirely new garments. Upcycles on youtube are often big "transformations," but I like thinking that some items might just need an adjustment to make them more friendly to wear. Thank you!
I love to up-cycle! I love the creativity it takes to take something old and make it new. I’ve made baby/kid clothes from old T-shirts and other adult clothing, draw string backpack from T-shirts and the list goes on. Your ideas were great and the dress was so cute. Thanks for your time and content.
I think upcyvling/altering is definitely more challenging than just seeing something from scratch. I do want to get better at it, though and I love all the projects in this video. Especially the adorable dress for your daughter!
They all turned out Beautiful! The little dress is just precious 💓 I found your channel because I was searching for how to alter sleeves when refashioning a blouse. Now I'm hooked on your channel and can't wait till the next video comes out! You always inspire me to go do another project! Thank you! 🪡🪡
Fantastic ideas and I got few dress that doesn't fit me any more and I can turn them into tops ect. You are lovely lady and amazing , thank you for great ideas . 💖 UK
Wow. The stripped top I liked but the 2nd two were amazing. The little girl dress was out of this world. I watched the unleashing of the dress a girl dresses last year. So much creativity. Your dress will definitely b a contender. Good job!!!
I love this type of content, I always need to alter stuff I've made or bought that doesn't fit anymore (or ever did for that matter). Thanks for sharing about this charity at the end, it sounds like a great project!
Alisa, I love your channel. I’ve been sewing for many years even though I’ve never really had the time to do so. I loved making clothes for my children, as they grew up especially a lot of fun doing do for my only daughter, but sewing for myself always turned out to be a massive disappointment because of poor fit or bad judgement of suitable style or a combination of both. Recently I moved to Singapore and left my sewing machines back home… some beautiful Bernina’s. Here in Singapore I have lots of spare time, and lots of clothes I can’t wear because IT SOOOO HOT AND HUMID 🥵and… my clothes don’t fit any more because I walk everywhere and have changed shape. I’ve never been confident enough to repurpose or do big alterations to any ready to wear garments apart from taking up a hem… but you inspired me. So, I purchased a machine (the same Bernette you have) and in a week, I have upcycled 5 garments that I had not worn in two years. Thank you so much for the motivation, courage and confidence to give it a go. I’m so happy with the results and very proud of myself. It’s very satisfying to go through the journey and end up with something useful and wearable, from something completely useless. Thanks to you. You really do have a wonderful talent and generosity to share your passion with others the way you do. Your passion is infectious . Thank you ❤
I love to up cycle clothes that I have in my closet if there’s something that I don’t like about them. I give it one last go before giving it to goodwill. The little dress is precious! I loved that shirt on you and found one similar in navy and love to wear it. I love all your videos! 🌸
O yes! Upcycling or changing garments takes way more effort in my opinion than making something from scratch! Must say I hate it !! But those videos are the mostly watched on my channel so apparently people are interested in doing it ! Loved the video ! ❤️
I thought the blue stripe top was cute, sleeveless. Every time I see your vids, and your animation, cuteness, I wonder what your husband must think about this. HE MUST BE THOROUGHLY ENTERTAINED! You are such a hoot!
The rest was cute too. I LOVE the little girl dress! But I'd love to see her model it. She is so cute - the way she models and she's only 3 or 4! AND it has the pockets she likes!
On the blue and white striped sleeves - to make more room for your arm - what if you cut a short vertical slit and finished it with the bias strip you removed from the armholes?
Absolutely, you can do a ton of little things and the split hem, like you suggested, can be one of them :) great idea! I wore it for a day this week and it is good so far :)
Omg sorry I’m so late I had to work today I’m so tired haha 😅🥲 I hope your doing well !! And keeping safe, just the video I needed to relax and see with thank youuuuu!! ❤️❤️
@0:40, cute pants, cute dress. Yes I recycle, but I never know what I'm going to have. Hair bands? to hold my hair when I shower or wash my face? Dolly clothes. Kids clothes. Shorts, Skirts,, remove/modify sleeves. The list goes on. I should be more creative. Oh, and ART.
I like up-cycling a mans shirt Maybe just changing out the collar bands or cuffs . Also remaking women's tops that are too long or remaking from a dress .Haven't bought any new clothes in over 3 years now. I have a sleeveless dress I no longer wear so your vid inspired me to look at that next
I think from 2 years ago - that's when I made this shirt and I love it, juts never wore it... The dress for my little one is a better use :) I still have 1 yd left of it.
Upcycling is odd like building a house backwards. I often advise beginners to sew from a few patterns first or come to your channel. It's easier to upcycle if you know how things are made. Older now I prefer at least elbow length sleeves. I buy teen tops at thrift. Often have cute lace, velvet etc. Even a small you can get new sleeves out of front and back of top. You only need to trace the cap then decide sleeve width. I often use the tshirt hem as end of sleeve and measure up from there.
Good morning im from South Africa i realy injoy your channel . I was wondering if you can perhaps give me some point on how to make a womens denim jacket a size smaller . Thankyou have a lovely day.
You can make a lot of small projects from small fabric pieces, like sleeves. Here's a full playlist for your inspiration - ruclips.net/p/PLTQAETBWbJdii30W2wZ5dJfUHSnXk-C8q
Hi. I am new to your channel and find it very inspiring. I am wondering what coverstitch machine you are using? Is it easy to thread? First time hearing of a coverstitch.
I pinned in that piece of fabric every way possible and vertical stripes did not speak to me and I think there wasn't enough fabric to cut out 2 that way.
Oh, I also made a circle sleeve from white chiffon (I did not show this int he video) just to see how it would look - ah, looked out of place... but I am happy with these ones :)
Do you upcycle and what do you like to make?
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I totally agree that it’s easier to make a garment from scratch, than to try and alter a garment.
Congrats on 200K subscribers!! That's amazing!
Upcycling was the main reason I wanted to learn to sew. I’ve been fascinated by sustainability in fashion for years. I find so much relaxation and stress-relief in the creativity of taking a pre-existing garment and turning it into something else! 🥳
Very, very true! It is a different type of creativity for me and I enjoyed it quite a bit!
These are REAL upcycles! (Sometimes upcycles videos are pretty basic)
.i love them all but especially the little dress with the pockets. I totally agree about sewing for kids. It's extra fun and special.
That child's dress at the end was stunning! Good job!
That’s so funny - with the 3rd item I thought what a beautiful dress it could be for your daughter, and that’s what you did! So I wasn’t at all disappointed! But then, you never disappoint. 🥰
I was taught basic sewing at school as a youngster, later I made a lot of my own clothes and even coats. Over the years I got so busy with work and so many other things, that my sewing habits mostly ended up exclusively invested in: sewing my own curtains and upholstery covers, towels, sheets, duvet covers, cushion covers etc. I had forgotten all about the pleasure of reimagining or inventing new from old and thrifted pieces, or up-cycling my own clothes, so thank you dearest lady for reminding me.
All three of your garments had great fabric and the upcycled outfit was even better. Always inspired by your channel. Yes, the little girls dress was so special and those pockets, yes.
Great video, loved your projects especially that little dress with the pockets. I started sewing as a child and sewed into my twenty’s. Then life got too busy and now 30 years later I’m back at it. I like the idea of up cycling the clothes I already have. Thanks for the video.
Sherri, welcome and I am so glad you circled back and came back to sewing! :)
I absolutely loved this video! I would try all three of them :-)... A year or so ago I bought some thrift shop tops for just such an opportunity. Now I can give it a try with confidence! ?... I always feel joy when I can make a dual purpose blessing :-)... First purchasing from the thrift shop for their benefit, then remaking on my end for gifts and other benefits !
And the little dress? Oh yeah! I'm going to make a little pattern and prototype on one and be already for fall to do some more! Thank you so much for making these videos and the membership perks so amazing!
Absolutely, 100% of what you said! I hope you try some upcycling ideas - there is so much creativity, and a bit of head scratching too, but still fun :) :
I adore that little dress and it’s exactly what was the best thing to do with it! All three projects were super.
I’ve been thrifting since I was a teenager and made $0.50 an hour babysitting. I love upcycling. Plus, fabric is so expensive. Used to be able to make a dress for $3-5 dollars, including fabric and buttons or zipper. Now it’s cheaper to buy clothes, but the quality is awful. It’s very wise to learn how to sew.
While all three items were very creative, the dress has to be my favorite. 😍 I hope to see more videos like this in the future. I watch another RUclipsr, MEE YA, who upcycles men’s t-shirts and shirts, but I failed my first time because the instructions aren’t in the video, so there’s some guesswork involved. $2 t-shirt. Live and lean 😊
I upcycle jeans and make tote bags, zippered bags, etc. I upcycle T-shirt remnants and make children’s clothing and dog toys, from T-shirt quilts. I make various quilts too. I’m trying to take regular patterns and alter them to make my daughter maternity tops. I’m always looking on RUclips and Pinterest for inspiration. I haven’t upcycled too many of my shirts because I’ve gained weight and don’t like the look of a gusset on the sides. I might try doing an upcycled tunic. Thank you for your channel and all the work you do!
A possibility would be to add a center panel like lace or some textured version in the front. Good luck! I just added a gusset to shorts I am making out of an old sheet. I top stitched the gusseted sides to make them look "athletic ".
@@lisafeldmann9863 I like panels in jeans and shorts. They look cute that way, but I can’t seem to find something cute to add to my “too’ tight shirts. Thanks for the tip!
@@laurametzger851 , I made a gray, crew neck sweatshirt into a jacket by adding a panel of fleece into the side seams to make it bigger, then I used the same fleece to make a hood. I also added a front, full-length zipper. Is the side panel concept the same thing as a gusset like you mentioned? Or could come cute fabric be used for the panels? I’m new at this up cycling stuff, so please forgive my ignorance!😄
@@Jen-CelticWarrior a gusset is usually a triangular piece of fabric inserted between two other pieces of fabric to widen the space. A panel would be different than a gusset. I’m intrigued by your description. I wish we were able to share pix here.
Love all three projects. You could definitely add to the sustainability of the little dress by making a matching bandana/scrunchie/ accessory with the offcuts.
Also, I don't know if its because I'm so used to seeing you with your hair down but I love you with your hair up in that bun. It was so cute!
It is a wonderful feeling to adjust a top so that you will wear it. I made a "no pattern linen top" a couple of years ago. The cap sleeve was just too short for me. I had a little fabric, so I added a cuff. I really like it now and have already worn it more this summer than the last two years. Thanks for another great video!
Excellent job on all three projects! As times get tighter economically, more and more people will be up cycling/reconstructing clothes from thrift shoes and their own closets!
Damaris, I was thinking the same!
Unfortunately over here thrift/charity shops charge almost brand new retail prices, that's another reason fast fashion is so popular because it's cheap and affordable.
I wear my clothes until they literally fall apart, but my son grows so quick, so I'm always donating good quality clothes and I repair what I can.
When my son was little I'd remake the legs of my dad's old jeans into new ones for him for playgroup etc.
I was in a thrift shop yesterday for the first time. The used blouses were marked $4.75. The cashier said all blouses are $1.00. I didn't have a project in mind, but I have to consider the quality of the fabric. I have so many fabric scraps at home to use up first.
I love every single one and would have been so sad if you didn't keep the striped blouse! And may I say you are such an inspiration!
Yes, up cycling takes more time, effort and head scratching. Some of us have more time than money. Some enjoy the challenge and creative stretch. I've bought a slew of men's dress shirts from resale shops just for the fabric...$7.00 for a grocery bag full!
You inspired me to upcycle my clothes ages ago! I realized I could do anything I wanted to them! So I took a lot of this things I wasn't wearing, figured out WHY and fixed it. One the sleeves were too short. Another dress had long sleeve but was too short. I took that dress, took the sleeves out, cut the sleeves out of the first dress and replaced them. that dress was also too short so I took the butchered dress and cut strips of it and added it to the first dress. Turned out GREAT! and from there I have been fixing all my things so I can wear them. One blouse was too clingy so I added a gusset to both sides and now it fits. Would never have tried that before. Thank you so much!!!
Oh wow, that is sew AMAZING :) Yes, we can do ANYTHING and re-imagine our clothes and I love your approach, understanding WHY we like/dislike or don't wear something is super important for the future sewing/shopping as well. And once you know your "why" you also know what to fix! That is great, loved reading your story!
That little dress turned out adorable!
Little dress is adorable! My friend and I have made 1000 little dresses for another organization that does the same thing. I love making them💞
When my daughter was in 8th grade she had a cute white bolero-type jacket. It was very plain, but fit her well. She wanted it to have more pizzaz. I change the one large white button for a big silver one and trimmed the collar in a string of silver sequins. Let me tell you, she her friends loved the new look that only cost a few dollars.
Love the one you made into a little dress with cute pockets and adding sleeves to your old sleeve less top.
Thank you! 😊 I am happy with all of them, but I looooooove the little dress and my little one loves it too!
Thank you. I began some upcycling but until you came on my utube I will carry on. You really inspired me. From the Pacific. God bless
That dress is absolutely darling!
I love that you up-cycled things from your own closet. Now I am inspired to look at some of those things I just don’t wear, but I love the fabric. Hmmm.
Upcycling is being creative and creating something else that's wearable. Love what you made from these three garments.
I am so glad I found you 😍 Have you thought about women who have Colostomy bags , insulin pumps and backbreaking
The girl's dress with the funky pockets is everything! And thank you for alerting me to the Dress A Girl charity, I'd never heard of it. :D
Oh yes yes! Tex, once this prototype is ready - it will also be a free pattern to download for those who want to make dresses. I saw your comment underneath the original Dress a Girl video - the goal was to do 100 dresses and I think we did over 800! Can you imagine? Crazy! Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for your work that you do in the community!
@@ThoughtfulCreativity Oh that is extraordinary, Alisa - you bloody go girl! And i can't wait for the prototype to be ready!
I've been upcycling thrift since age 10. I'm 67 now and selling for first time mostly my jean bags. I do like upcycling is popular and really creative now! I did do things like make skirts from embroidered table cloths but mostly used the vintage 50s dresses to make mini skirts!
Upcycling is what got me back into sewing. Funny how once you sew your own clothes, you get picky. I love pockets and am reluctant to wear anything that doesn't have them. 3/4 sleeves are my preference. I totally got how you needed/wanted sleeves on the one blouse and a better fit on the other. Sewing is a super power. You should be able to wear what you want exactly how you want it. Thanks for the video. as always, I enjoyed it.
That little dress is absolutely adorable! Totally on point! And the perfect print for it too.
The up cycles are fantastic, especially the little girl's dress. I just bought a pure silk 1980's Princess Diana style wedding gown for $60 with a 20% off coupon. I plan to carefully take it apart and dye some of it to make either a blouse or jacket. Unfortunately the lining is polyester but it can be used for either practice garments and a lining for something else. The crinoline layer is going to be saves for flower girl dresses. I am going to go back and check out the pocket instructions.
That second one would have made a great PJ top!
Love your job I like the way you explain things to us I am a beginner I have not yet started but I’m learning from you I see your videos and they help me I would like for you to show me how to do like the sleeves short sleeves like with the blouses you have and you do a great job I do thank you for being in RUclips I enjoy seeing that and I’m happy that I have met you.Mrs Salazar from Texas
Love the dress and those pockets!
Hi Alisa. They all turned out great but the top you made from your moms tunic is fantastic. I love it. I enjoy refashioning the most. If someone gives me a project half complete with no instructions that’s my favourite. I just love figuring it out.
I’m inspired! I just started sewing and have been adding to my closet with tops that I’ve made but I have many shirts in my closet that I do not wear. I struggle with ideas for what to do with them. Btw- I love your happy dance 😂 I literally dance around like that when I try on a finished project and proudly model it to my hub and kids. ❤
When I look through the marked down clothes I pay special attention to the fabrics they’re made of. It I find a fabric I really like I try to get that garment in a much larger size so I get more fabric for the discount price.
I love these upcycles! You are the first influencer that helped me feel confident enough to draft my own patterns. Thank you for all that you do to help us on this journey towards creativity and independence!
All three projects were terrific! I think the blouse your mom gave you was really improved by eliminating the contrasting bias tape and letting the material shine. And the dress for your daughter! Super-cute! Loved it with the white trim and snazzy pockets!!
I've done some upcycling / repurposing. I made a winter hood and bicycle hand-warmers from a quilted vest that really made winter bicycle commuting much better! And I changed some features on a thrift store dress that I bought for a wedding when I really had no money to spend and didn't have a wedding-appropriate dress that fit. I was pleased with it.
I really like that you showed upcycling projects that ranged from small changes to entirely new garments. Upcycles on youtube are often big "transformations," but I like thinking that some items might just need an adjustment to make them more friendly to wear. Thank you!
I tend not to up-cycle bc it is so much work! But you’ve shown how rewarding it can be. I like reach of your “redos” better than the original. Thanks!
I do remake/up cycle clothes from my own closet as well as things from the thrift store, and yes, sometimes it's harder than making a whole new item.
I love to up-cycle! I love the creativity it takes to take something old and make it new. I’ve made baby/kid clothes from old T-shirts and other adult clothing, draw string backpack from T-shirts and the list goes on. Your ideas were great and the dress was so cute. Thanks for your time and content.
I think upcyvling/altering is definitely more challenging than just seeing something from scratch. I do want to get better at it, though and I love all the projects in this video. Especially the adorable dress for your daughter!
They all turned out Beautiful! The little dress is just precious 💓 I found your channel because I was searching for how to alter sleeves when refashioning a blouse. Now I'm hooked on your channel and can't wait till the next video comes out! You always inspire me to go do another project! Thank you! 🪡🪡
Great upcycles, very inspiring. Thank you 😊💐
All three projects came out great but the little dress at the end is absolutely beautiful. Thanks for a great video!
The sleeve on the blue dress would look great with a cuff to match the dress.
Great job on all 3. I would love to be able to upcycle thrift store finds.
Fantastic ideas and I got few dress that doesn't fit me any more and I can turn them into tops ect. You are lovely lady and amazing , thank you for great ideas . 💖 UK
Love what you did with #2
Wow. The stripped top I liked but the 2nd two were amazing. The little girl dress was out of this world. I watched the unleashing of the dress a girl dresses last year. So much creativity. Your dress will definitely b a contender. Good job!!!
Thanks for sharing this very useful video. I have boxes full of stuff that I don’t wear and did not want to donate , so up cycling it is .👍
HELLO. I LOVE THIS DRESS. AWESOME!! ALL THREE GARMENTS ARE CUTE.
This popped up in my box and gave me inspiration on a beautiful rainy 🌧 day!
I'm so glad that it did :)
I sew for Dress a Girl, and I have used your pattern from last year to make some very cute dresses! Loved how you salvaged this shirt!
Currently, I have cut out placemats and a table runner from an old rectangle holiday tablecloth. I have an oval table now.
I love this type of content, I always need to alter stuff I've made or bought that doesn't fit anymore (or ever did for that matter). Thanks for sharing about this charity at the end, it sounds like a great project!
Alisa, I love your channel. I’ve been sewing for many years even though I’ve never really had the time to do so. I loved making clothes for my children, as they grew up especially a lot of fun doing do for my only daughter, but sewing for myself always turned out to be a massive disappointment because of poor fit or bad judgement of suitable style or a combination of both. Recently I moved to Singapore and left my sewing machines back home… some beautiful Bernina’s. Here in Singapore I have lots of spare time, and lots of clothes I can’t wear because IT SOOOO HOT AND HUMID 🥵and… my clothes don’t fit any more because I walk everywhere and have changed shape. I’ve never been confident enough to repurpose or do big alterations to any ready to wear garments apart from taking up a hem… but you inspired me.
So, I purchased a machine (the same Bernette you have) and in a week, I have upcycled 5 garments that I had not worn in two years. Thank you so much for the motivation, courage and confidence to give it a go. I’m so happy with the results and very proud of myself. It’s very satisfying to go through the journey and end up with something useful and wearable, from something completely useless.
Thanks to you. You really do have a wonderful talent and generosity to share your passion with others the way you do. Your passion is infectious .
Thank you ❤
I love to up cycle clothes that I have in my closet if there’s something that I don’t like about them. I give it one last go before giving it to goodwill. The little dress is precious! I loved that shirt on you and found one similar in navy and love to wear it. I love all your videos! 🌸
I love your upcycling ideas
I from Iraq Mosul like your videos and the way you represent the objects
O yes! Upcycling or changing garments takes way more effort in my opinion than making something from scratch! Must say I hate it !! But those videos are the mostly watched on my channel so apparently people are interested in doing it ! Loved the video ! ❤️
I love the first one and third one .. both came good .. one for you and your little one 🥳🥳🥳
I thought the blue stripe top was cute, sleeveless. Every time I see your vids, and your animation, cuteness, I wonder what your husband must think about this. HE MUST BE THOROUGHLY ENTERTAINED! You are such a hoot!
The rest was cute too. I LOVE the little girl dress! But I'd love to see her model it. She is so cute - the way she models and she's only 3 or 4! AND it has the pockets she likes!
Love all the upcycling videos you upload❤️
First thing I noticed before you tried the striped top on was: OMG you matched the stripe with that tiny scrap. Loved you hair in the upsweep topknot.
That was my exact thought process too!
You are so sweet and positive. My English is not very strong, but it was very interesting to watch
Great and informative video, Alisa. Thank you!
Thank you for the tutorial on how to sew
You did a wonderful job.
Thanx.i truely alway learn something new from you
On the blue and white striped sleeves - to make more room for your arm - what if you cut a short vertical slit and finished it with the bias strip you removed from the armholes?
Absolutely, you can do a ton of little things and the split hem, like you suggested, can be one of them :) great idea! I wore it for a day this week and it is good so far :)
Omg sorry I’m so late I had to work today I’m so tired haha 😅🥲 I hope your doing well !! And keeping safe, just the video I needed to relax and see with thank youuuuu!! ❤️❤️
@0:40, cute pants, cute dress. Yes I recycle, but I never know what I'm going to have. Hair bands? to hold my hair when I shower or wash my face? Dolly clothes. Kids clothes. Shorts, Skirts,, remove/modify sleeves. The list goes on. I should be more creative. Oh, and ART.
You ARE creative!
Love your upcycling ideas!
I like up-cycling a mans shirt Maybe just changing out the collar bands or cuffs . Also remaking women's tops that are too long or remaking from a dress .Haven't bought any new clothes in over 3 years now. I have a sleeveless dress I no longer wear so your vid inspired me to look at that next
Yes this was helpful. 👍🙂
So glad!
I like the though of upcycling and using what GOD gave you to comeuppance with something new
Awesome! And you can do a lot by hand sewing, too :)
I love the dress! I love the idea of dress a girl!
Isn't the third one the fabric from Mood you were afraid to cut into ? The upcycled result is fantastic !
I think from 2 years ago - that's when I made this shirt and I love it, juts never wore it... The dress for my little one is a better use :) I still have 1 yd left of it.
Thank you..inspiring stuff!
Thanks for watching and happy that you enjoyed!
Fairly new subscriber here! I love your channel Alisa and that child's dress is adorable!
Shelagh, welcome and thank you! I, too, LOVE the little dress - and it was such a joy to sew it :)
Upcycling is odd like building a house backwards. I often advise beginners to sew from a few patterns first or come to your channel. It's easier to upcycle if you know how things are made. Older now I prefer at least elbow length sleeves. I buy teen tops at thrift. Often have cute lace, velvet etc. Even a small you can get new sleeves out of front and back of top. You only need to trace the cap then decide sleeve width. I often use the tshirt hem as end of sleeve and measure up from there.
I have a black cotton wrap dress that I like but never wear. There's a lot of fabric there. Hmmm....
What kind of markers do you use when drafting your patterns on your paper?
Good morning im from South Africa i realy injoy your channel . I was wondering if you can perhaps give me some point on how to make a womens denim jacket a size smaller . Thankyou have a lovely day.
Thank you for your tutorials! What to do with my pile of sleeves, cut off shirts? Any help?
You can make a lot of small projects from small fabric pieces, like sleeves. Here's a full playlist for your inspiration - ruclips.net/p/PLTQAETBWbJdii30W2wZ5dJfUHSnXk-C8q
Hi. I am new to your channel and find it very inspiring. I am wondering what coverstitch machine you are using? Is it easy to thread? First time hearing of a coverstitch.
Hello there and thank m you for tuning in, I actually have a full video all about.my coverstitch - you can search for it or find it on my channel :)
Thanks much
So amazing, MashAllah
I would redo the hem just because it looks a little bit wonky 🙈
It is the original hem from the RTW garment and when you lay it flat or wear it - it is fine.
You could have made a skrit from the 2nd progect
Thanks, but I don't really wear skirts, the top is perfect for me!
Can u make a tank top tutorial?
I already have some on the channel, go to my channel page and to the "video" tab to see all my tutorials.
I like the high low hem, but i am heavier than you.
I would leave the original hem.
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Why did you make a pattern piece for the sleeve? Why didn't you just use the muslin as the pattern?
Because I can see stripes through the pattern paper and therefore I can cut it out better...
What if you had cut out the sleeves with the stripes running vertically?
I pinned in that piece of fabric every way possible and vertical stripes did not speak to me and I think there wasn't enough fabric to cut out 2 that way.
Oh, I also made a circle sleeve from white chiffon (I did not show this int he video) just to see how it would look - ah, looked out of place... but I am happy with these ones :)
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