Upcycle Your Old Clothes
Spring is the perfect time of year to clear out your wardrobe and remove those items of clothing that you haven’t worn since the early 2000s. We all have things tucked away at the back that we just can’t bear to throw out, whether it’s a reminder of your slimmer days, or a memento of your first date or a band t-shirt from a gig you don’t want to forget. Instead of letting these items go to waste, hidden at the back of your wardrobe, you could repurpose them by transforming them into something completely new. The T-shirt We all have a few more t-shirts than is completely necessary, and you may have a collection of t-shirts from gigs or events that you just can’t bring yourself to throw out. Instead of getting rid of them, you could upcycle any old shirt into a stylish item of clothing that you are more likely to wear. The video below has plenty of ideas to get you started; we particularly love the braided boho top which completely transforms any old boring t-shirt into a pretty item that’s perfect for summer.
The Sweater There is an awful lot you can do with an old neglected sweater, and you can turn one jumper into many different items. The video below shows you how to create a sweater skirt, mittens and beanie hat from one single sweater that you might have lying at the back of your wardrobe, or you could find in a charity shop. We love how simple it is to create something that you will want to wear out of something that you don’t!
The Jeans An old pair of jeans is perfect to upcycle into something completely different. You could create bags, pillowcases or even a new skirt rather than throwing them away. The video below shows you how to salvage your jeans if you’ve ripped or torn them. The distressed and ripped look is very popular, and is something you can do yourself rather than paying for pre-torn jeans!
The Shirt Men’s shirts are great for upcycling as they are so versatile and can be transformed into just about anything. We love the video below that teaches you how to turn an old, large shirt into a pretty dress. The finished product looks so different to how it started out that nobody would guess what it was like before! There are many other styles of dress that you can create from a man’s shirt too, many of which don’t require much effort, so get crafting!
There are so many different items you can create from an old and neglected piece of clothing that’s sitting at the back of your wardrobe, so now is the time to have a clear out and search for those old t-shirts, jeans and sweaters that can be upcycled. Here at Stocks Sewing and Embroidery Solutions, we are passionate about your creativity and love to see people getting crafty with their old clothes. We have a wide range of brother sewing machines, so whether you’re transforming your old clothes for fun or are mass-producing new clothes as a business owner, our machines are perfect for you. If you would like to learn more about any of our machines or services, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with us today by calling 0113 2429 378 to speak to a member of our friendly team.
