Old hoodie upcycle

Davey Irwin on Instagram: "Giving old discarded blankets & hoodies a new life. #reworkedvintage #reworkedclothing #reworked #reworkedfashion #upcycling #upcycle #upcycled #upcycledclothing #upcycledfashion #art #sewing"

Transform an old sweatshirt into your favorite new tote. With just a few stitches and some braid work, you've got a comfy tote to hold your personal belongings. This free purse pattern is so quick and easy, you can make several in one sitting. You will love learning how to make a tote bag with this DIY tote bag pattern. Do not throw away old pieces! Make them new. If you are looking to refashion or upcycle, this Sweatshirt Tote Tutorial is a great place to start.

Elizabeth Chappell | Fabric Designer | Quilt Patterns on Instagram: "Want a tutorial?⁣ ⁣ This was such a fun way to up cycle an old sweatshirt. ⁣ ⁣ Add your favorite fabrics, some embroidery floss,⁣ And voila!⁣ ⁣ A custom sweatshirt. 🥰⁣ ⁣ Comment and let me know if you want a tutorial. And shoutout to @lizataylorhandmade for the fabrics. 🥰🙌"

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure! And when it comes to unique furniture pieces, clothing items that don’t fit quite right and literal trash that would otherwise be in the recycling bin, some creative individuals out there are great at seeing the potential these items hold.

Are you a sweatshirt gal? I am not. I own one sweatshirt from my favorite college. I pull it out for a chilly night around the campfire or when facing a gusty ocean breeze. But, otherwise, I fi…