Tag Archives: Sewing

A Perfect Day After Thanksgiving Skirt Refashion Tutorial

Found this sweater when I was digging around my refashion stash and for a moment considered it’s roomy comfort might be perfect, as is, for lounging around and sleeping off the turkey induced coma on this day after Thanksgiving. But … Continue reading

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A special note to all of my subscribers

Health. Family. Friends. Job. Neighbors. Just a few of the expressions of gratitude swirling about this week. I, too, appreciate each special day I’m able to happily jump out of bed, greeted by my family and head out the door … Continue reading

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Brooke and Her Refashioned T Shirt Dress: A Tutorial

Talk about being a versatile kind of gal. Hunting for elk with mom and dad one minute and playing dress up the next. Our little Brookie loves to be the star of the show, so with out further adieu, PRESENTING: … Continue reading

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Shirt Refashion Tutorial and a Few Thrift Store Shopping Tips

Quite often, my subscribers mention that they wish they had an “eye” like mine for finding thrift store clothes to refashion. I certainly don’t claim to have any special thrift store magic but throughout this tutorial I would like to … Continue reading

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Little Girl’s Cable Knit Sweater Dress

Now that everyone in my family is safe and back home, I think it’s time for another refashion. An easy one, though, since I’m still reeling a bit from last weekend’s “adventure“. If you’ve got a little girl in your … Continue reading

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Felted wool clutch purse

Today’s tutorial has a simple beauty. A refashion, using natural fibers and vintage buttons. Start by washing a 100% wool sweater in hot water and drying it in a hot dryer to cause the fibers to become tight so they … Continue reading

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Ten Ways to Refashion a Sweater

So many sweaters, so little time. Click on the picture to see the “how to”. Have fun! If you try any of these, I’d love to see your projects. Email a before and after picture to me at bhunting@eoni.com and … Continue reading

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Super Easy Girl’s Sweater Dress Refashion

Look out fashion world! Here comes Brooke! This old thrifted woman’s sweater practically jumped from the stash pile into my arms, begging to become a sweater dress for Brooke. First, choose a shirt that fits your model to use as … Continue reading

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Fingerless mittens from an old felted sweater

It’s that time of year again. Football games, woodsmoke, falling leaves, and chilly days. Perfect weather for some  fingerless mittens. Lucky for me, someone donated this wool sweater to the thrift store because they washed it and thought it was … Continue reading

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Quick and Easy Gypsy Costume

Mrs. Battington, Mrs. Huntingstone, Pete the Cat, and Mrs. Wishy Washy. To name just a few of the Halloween costumes that Mrs. Huntington has worn over the years. I instantly knew I’d be a gypsy when I saw this skirt … Continue reading

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