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By Fabricland West April 24, 2020 in Upcycle No Comments

Earth Day – Sweater Upcycle

Materials

  • Scrap Felt or Fabric
  • A shirt to upcycle
  • Needle and Thread
  • Optional: Fabric Glue
Felt-Flower-patternDownload

Instructions

  1. Using the provided pattern pieces trace out flowers and leaves on assorted felt pieces

2. Once the pattern is traced your can cut out your felt pieces.

3. Hand Stitch the felt pieces onto your shirt. Alternatively for a no-sew option you can use fabric glue to adhere pieces to your shirt.

https://youtu.be/EErraBF14XA

By Fabricland West February 7, 2020 in Upcycle No Comments

T-shirt Pocket Embroidery

Give an old shirt some love with decorative embroidery. Jazz up the pocket, hem, sleeve or collar. With simple embroidery techniques, you can take something old and give it a new life! Use the pattern provided or create one of your own.

T-shirt Pocket Embroidery
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By Fabricland West August 28, 2019 in Upcycle No Comments

Backpack Applique

Upcycle an old backpack with some fun appliques! Let the kids pick out their appliques and use one of our four methods to attach. 

Materials

  • Backpack
  • Appliques
  • Heat n Bond Ultra (optional)
  • 606 Adhesive Spray (optional)
  • Embroidery Thread & Needle (optional)

Options

  1. Use heat n bond ultra to create a stronger bond between the applique and backpack. Trace your applique on the heat n bond and cut out. Press your applique to the heat n bond and peel off the paper backing. Cover with a pressing cloth and hold and press for 20 seconds or until adhered.
  2. Use a piece of cardboard or newspaper to protect your work surface. Place your applique face down and spray with 606 Adhesive Spray. Place onto your backpack, cover with a pressing cloth and hold and press for 20 seconds or until adhered.
  3. If your applique has a good border you can embroider it onto the backpack with a blanket stitch.
  4. You can use the natural adhesive from the applique also. On rough or thick fabrics it might not adhere as well.

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By Fabricland West July 21, 2019 in Upcycle No Comments

Flip-flop Upcycle

Take an old pair of flip-flops and upcycle them into these fun and comfortable fabric sandals. A great project to play around with and experiment moving, tying and sewing the fabric into different styles.

Materials

Materials

  • Old pair of flip-flops
  • Scrap fabric or 0.2m of fabric (We used a stretch)
  • Scissors, thread, needle, sewing machine

Instructions

  1. Cut strips 2″ wide on the crossgrain.
  2. We braided three strips together and had enough for the flip flops
  3. Cut out the strap already in the sandal and thread through your braid securing with a knot.
  4. Follow the video below for design ideas or create your own!

https://www.facebook.com/209909539711484/posts/364189960950107/

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