Take an old pair of jeans or shorts and upcycle them for summer! This quick and easy upcycle will take something old and make it new again! Choose from a wide variety of trims to add to your wardrobe.
Materials
- Scrap Felt or Fabric
- A shirt to upcycle
- Needle and Thread
- Optional: Fabric Glue
Instructions
- 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.
Using scrap fabric and extra zippers make this scrap zipper pouch. This is a great introduction to sewing with zippers and putting lining into a bag.
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.
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
- 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.
- 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.
- If your applique has a good border you can embroider it onto the backpack with a blanket stitch.
- 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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