Dear Sewing Friends - what is YOUR favorite way to upcycle shirts? Here's how to resize a men's shirt to fit a woman - th-cam.com/video/_NmJduag28Y/w-d-xo.html
I haven't tried it yet, but when we get to winter (I'm in Australia) I have a plan to buy some of those lumberjack shirts (I can't think of the name!) from the second hand stores and sew some Christmas gift stockings. We haven't used them before but I'd like to start! Last year I sewed double sided gift bags to use instead of wrapping paper, they have Christmas fabric on one side and recycled sheets and fat quarters on the other side, I tied them up with ribbon and will reuse them every year now. But the stockings will be good for the small gifts!
HELP !!!! Please. I watched your video on making/cloning pj pants. Followed exactly BUT I messed up somewhere. I took the old completely apart and traced 1 inch bigger, being the old were super baggy, BUT the finished product is tight like 2 sizes to small. What did I do wrong??
Thinking about the "making mistakes question." My mother was very talented. She sewed dresses for her 3 girls (including my 7 times as a bridesmaid), she painted like a dream, and was a creative writer. She told me a story once. When she was a young mother for my oldest sister, she made her a dress that she thought was full of mistakes. She told her elderly neighbor about her frustrations, and the neighbor said, "Hell, honey, It's hand did." My mother never used any off color language, but she quoted that to her four children as needed. Just keep in mind, "It's hand did." Lovely video.
That's such a sweet story! My grandmother was a prodigious home sewwer, and has inspired both her daughter and my brother and I to sew as well. I was lucky enough to get some of her unused fabric recently (she passed nearly 11 years ago) and I can't wait to sew something fabulous like she did.
My Momma made bridal gowns and tailored suits (and a billion other things), she was a perfectionist, but I'm more of a hand did girl 😂 Thanks for the sweet story!
Good morning. Please keep these upcycle ideas coming. 🙂 These three are great. Shirting fabric is perfect for so many projects. You daughter is adorable!
A lot of folks show thrifted items that they upcycle, and I know that you do, too, but it's soooo great to see how often you take existing items that you made/purchased/received and give them new life!!!! Loved that you kept the striped cuffs for the first top-really finished look! Loved hubby's shorts; the seams for the pieces to make up the panels were invisible. Wow! And your cheerful top looks great as a ruffled skirt. I can't imagine how long it took you to do all of that work for all 3!!! Quality, quality results, though! Thank you so much for your videos.
Abaigeal, thank you so much! Very true - what you said. I think I went thrifting for the sweater upcycles - I just did not have any in my close that could be useful for that. But yes, I am sure a lot of people have clothes that could use small or big changes and then can be worn and loved again! There will be more! :) I hope you are doing better and feeling better! Many hugs and positive thoughts traveling to you!
I love that when you were showing your daughter’s new dress you just showed the dress and didn’t try to use your daughter for likes. ❤. I love your videos. So much inspiration and information.
Omg I love those shorts!! When you said what you were going to do, I was like no way, how is she going to do that with so little fabric, but it literally turned out so good!! Especially the pockets being on its opposite colour 😍
I loved your upcycles and have always been afraid to try one. Thanks to your video and sharing your mistake, I am going to try an upcycles myself. Thank you and hope to see more of your hard work! Mary
All 3 projects came out beautiful. My husband also complains about store bought stuff not fitting him right. The sleeves are too short, pockets too small etc. I love the shorts. They look very trendy and unique. The regular shirt to a raglan sleeve is genius. I am thinking it could solve a too big shoulder issue just as well. When upcycling a man's shirt the shoulders are always too big and the sleeves are too long. Since I usually have to redo the sleeves anyway The raglan sleeve is a new twist. Thanks for the new tool in my toolbox. I like what you said about mistakes. I hate making them. But, mistakes are part of the process. They give us our best stories. 😊
Irene, I am so so glad you enjoyed it and got new ideas from it! Oh yes yes.... I did not even think of it - but you are so right! If you are upcycling men's shirt that is let's say couple sizes too large, then you can potentially cut the new raglan sleeve from the existing sleeve, because you will probably take in the side seam of the bodice as well, which then makes for a smaller sleeve that is needed - such good thinking, Irene!
Thank you so much for showing that shirt upcycling can be successful. I have two botched ones in the closet and wish I had given it more thought before cutting into the fabric. The mistake was not to make a plan first. I learnt from it not to cut into fabric that I really love before I'm sure it's the right place to cut. And sadly, I never got out of it in the moment, but tossed them into the back of the closet. One day, I'll probably use it for a completely different project.
Underarm stains come out easily with baking soda and peroxide. Soak the area in cold water. Apply baking soda paste made with water to area. Let it sit for 5 minutes. Spray with hydrogen peroxide, then scrub with a tooth brush. Repeat as needed until the stain comes out. Edit: since I’m getting so many replies. I’ll put this here in case you don’t read the comment thread. Wash stained clothes in cold water only and don’t dry with heat. Heat sets stains. You may think you’ve washed the stain out, but you can’t be absolutely sure until you’ve inspected it again once completely dry. So no driers, irons, or steamers. Furthermore, one more thing to consider: a stain could also be set by prolonged exposure to the hot sun. So wash stained clothes the same day. Don’t give them time to set in.
You know, I was thinking the same! I even thought to do a test... Because over the years I have used a couple different deodorants and some stains come out with good or even awesome result and some don't... I was also wondering if the age of the stain has anything to do with that...
@@ThoughtfulCreativity it could be. I learned not to test fate and just wash all stained clothes in cold water so as not to set the stain (and on the same day as wearing them). Hang to dry even if I see no stain (absolutely no heat used, again to avoid setting the stain if it’s still there). If I see stains that only became visible after completely drying, I do soda and peroxide and it comes out.
Love this video. I always enjoy your upcycles. The white sleeves look very intentional. Great job and wow, the shorts. I never expected that. Great use of two shirts.
Annie, hello there and thank you for watching and sewing along :) there are actually at least 3 more recent videos than this one... on any youtube channel, you can click on the name of the channel and it will take you to their channel page, then click on the "videos" tab and you will see all videos of this channel starting with the newest ones :)
Fels Naptha bars do a really good job removing underarm stains, as well as other stains. If stains are keeping you from wearing your favorite shirts, it won’t hurt to try. Of course, restyling a clothing item is fun, too!😊
a girl after my own heart.. my 2 sisters always tell me.. "you're just like mom" she used everything available to her, I am always upcycling too so I am extending that compliment to you.. wonderful ideas & so much creativity.
You made me think about my clothes issues differently. Have you done or can you do a video about making too small clothes fit better or made larger? I could really use some new creative techniques for that. Thank you for sharing your ideas.
Ruby, right? I like this style too, kind of business casual, but also sporty, I like that it gives me a range of movement in the shoulders due to the raglan sleeve! :)
Really nice to see you upcycling old pieces! Love to do that too. And indeed thinknit through upfront so that you don’t make mistakes that easily because you don’t have extra fabric! 😁
I love watching your upcycles. You are so creative and innovative. In this video, my absolute favorite was your daughter’s new overall dress. How precious! Thank you for sharing your ideas and sewing talent!
Yay! Thank you for another awesome upcycle video, those are some of my favourites. I use all the techniques that you teach so so often. And upcycling, especially when you have a limited income, has become my NEW and most loved way to sew. Hope to see many more of these in the future!! 🧡🙂👍
I like to upcycle shirts, etc. to make cool clothes for myself. I always use every scrap some way. If it's too small, I throw it in my scrap bin and use it later for making crazy quilt squares. I even save the tags from the garments and sew them onto the quilt squares.
I love up cycling and so happy to learn of it last year. I needed to replace my batiste nightgowns and couldn't find ready-made in my price range…so, I cut one up, made pattern pieces from it and used part of an old printed percale sheet as fabric. It worked beautifully and I have a nice, new nightgown. Thanks for all your amazing videos, Alica!
Tana, that's awesome! That's the best thing about doing it yourself - you can do it on your own terms and often get a better result, better price and better quality! So glad you did it and shared it with us!
I love all your makes, amazing 👍 that shirt looks absolutely perfect. When you were cutting the white fabric, I was thinking that won't go well together, but when it was finished, I thought damn, that looks great. Really thought through, I would think it was bought that way.
These 3 upcycled pieces are gorgeous. Loved the shorts,but could you show more of how you created the waistband to fit, please. Thank you for such great ideas!
Perfect timing! I’ve been looking at my clothes that are still great but out of style. A few changes and they are great for a lot longer. Thank you so much!
Ouuu up-cycles are so much fun. I love how they turned out. You have amazing vision skills. 🥰 I have been watching the 2022 season of the Great British Sewing Bee and the transformation part just blows my mind. I feel like you would do very well on that show. 😊
Thank you so much 🤗 I love transformation parts as well! I wish Project Runway would do them more often, but their unconventional challenge is fun too, just makes the brain think beyond :) Sending you hugs and creative vibes!
Thank you all these upscale were awesome. Especially ur husband's shorts. Very bold ..I must say. He must love u too much to wear it. But loved it myself. Thank you
You are a great teacher! The tripe and white shirt is gorgeous and I will use for many many more year, great job! The lovely dress that you did for your daughter tells us how great of a mother you are teaching her to enjoy and be grateful for your great sacrifice and the gorgeous result, another great job! And your husband shorts were OMG, so gooooood and comfortable! Keep on doing great tutorials as you always do… great job on the three recicle love!❤
I love your videos! I love upcycling too! Sometimes I go shopping at goodwill or garage sales and get clothing JUST for the fabric the clothes are made out of! You are so sweet and your videos are so fun to watch! I hope you have more upcycling videos!
Dear Sewing Friends - what is YOUR favorite way to upcycle shirts? Here's how to resize a men's shirt to fit a woman - th-cam.com/video/_NmJduag28Y/w-d-xo.html
You're so talented, adventurous, your sewing is so neat, i love the ideas🥰
I haven't tried it yet, but when we get to winter (I'm in Australia) I have a plan to buy some of those lumberjack shirts (I can't think of the name!) from the second hand stores and sew some Christmas gift stockings. We haven't used them before but I'd like to start! Last year I sewed double sided gift bags to use instead of wrapping paper, they have Christmas fabric on one side and recycled sheets and fat quarters on the other side, I tied them up with ribbon and will reuse them every year now. But the stockings will be good for the small gifts!
Hi, all of them👌 but my favourite is... Trousers!🤩
HELP !!!! Please. I watched your video on making/cloning pj pants. Followed exactly BUT I messed up somewhere. I took the old completely apart and traced 1 inch bigger, being the old were super baggy, BUT the finished product is tight like 2 sizes to small. What did I do wrong??
@@dawnlawson3682 Dawn, did you add seam allowances?
Thinking about the "making mistakes question." My mother was very talented. She sewed dresses for her 3 girls (including my 7 times as a bridesmaid), she painted like a dream, and was a creative writer. She told me a story once. When she was a young mother for my oldest sister, she made her a dress that she thought was full of mistakes. She told her elderly neighbor about her frustrations, and the neighbor said, "Hell, honey, It's hand did." My mother never used any off color language, but she quoted that to her four children as needed. Just keep in mind, "It's hand did." Lovely video.
That's such a sweet story! My grandmother was a prodigious home sewwer, and has inspired both her daughter and my brother and I to sew as well. I was lucky enough to get some of her unused fabric recently (she passed nearly 11 years ago) and I can't wait to sew something fabulous like she did.
@@chocjamie Yes! I have lots of my mom's scraps as well. Happy sewing!
My Momma made bridal gowns and tailored suits (and a billion other things), she was a perfectionist, but I'm more of a hand did girl 😂 Thanks for the sweet story!
Your daughter has modeling that dress down. So cute
Good morning. Please keep these upcycle ideas coming. 🙂 These three are great. Shirting fabric is perfect for so many projects. You daughter is adorable!
A lot of folks show thrifted items that they upcycle, and I know that you do, too, but it's soooo great to see how often you take existing items that you made/purchased/received and give them new life!!!! Loved that you kept the striped cuffs for the first top-really finished look! Loved hubby's shorts; the seams for the pieces to make up the panels were invisible. Wow! And your cheerful top looks great as a ruffled skirt. I can't imagine how long it took you to do all of that work for all 3!!! Quality, quality results, though! Thank you so much for your videos.
Abaigeal, thank you so much! Very true - what you said. I think I went thrifting for the sweater upcycles - I just did not have any in my close that could be useful for that. But yes, I am sure a lot of people have clothes that could use small or big changes and then can be worn and loved again! There will be more! :) I hope you are doing better and feeling better! Many hugs and positive thoughts traveling to you!
I used to work at Oshkosh/Carters and that bib skirt up-cycle was sold for over $50. Big win and so cute.
The unpretentiousness of your little sweetie is a real blessing to see.
And thanks for showing us new ways with old garments.
All so cute!
Alisa once again...another 'home run'.
...with a 'happy dance' to top it off.
Always delightful!
That dress is so cute, and so is your daughter! 😍
I love all of these ideas, but my favorite is definitely the first shirt! So fresh and pretty on you! Well done!
Very clever
Fantastic pattern matching on those shorts!!!!
I like your pants.nice color.great job.
You are AMAZING!!
I love that when you were showing your daughter’s new dress you just showed the dress and didn’t try to use your daughter for likes. ❤. I love your videos. So much inspiration and information.
Omg I love those shorts!! When you said what you were going to do, I was like no way, how is she going to do that with so little fabric, but it literally turned out so good!! Especially the pockets being on its opposite colour 😍
That bright floral fabric is stunning, knocking it out of the park with fabulous upcycles as always
I love your style of upcycling ! This is more creative than sewing a new item !
I loved your upcycles and have always been afraid to try one. Thanks to your video and sharing your mistake, I am going to try an upcycles myself. Thank you and hope to see more of your hard work!
Mary
SO CUTE.
Thank you, Donna :)
I love all upcycle such wonderful ideas and fun
I really enjoyed these upcycling ideas, especially the overalls into a dress turned out "sew" cute!
I like all the pieces. Nice video.
You are a genius !!!
I love all the upcycles. Very well done.
All 3 projects came out beautiful. My husband also complains about store bought stuff not fitting him right. The sleeves are too short, pockets too small etc. I love the shorts. They look very trendy and unique. The regular shirt to a raglan sleeve is genius. I am thinking it could solve a too big shoulder issue just as well. When upcycling a man's shirt the shoulders are always too big and the sleeves are too long. Since I usually have to redo the sleeves anyway The raglan sleeve is a new twist. Thanks for the new tool in my toolbox. I like what you said about mistakes. I hate making them. But, mistakes are part of the process. They give us our best stories. 😊
Irene, I am so so glad you enjoyed it and got new ideas from it! Oh yes yes.... I did not even think of it - but you are so right! If you are upcycling men's shirt that is let's say couple sizes too large, then you can potentially cut the new raglan sleeve from the existing sleeve, because you will probably take in the side seam of the bodice as well, which then makes for a smaller sleeve that is needed - such good thinking, Irene!
I love how the shorts turned out! So cool!
Thank you so much for showing that shirt upcycling can be successful. I have two botched ones in the closet and wish I had given it more thought before cutting into the fabric. The mistake was not to make a plan first. I learnt from it not to cut into fabric that I really love before I'm sure it's the right place to cut. And sadly, I never got out of it in the moment, but tossed them into the back of the closet. One day, I'll probably use it for a completely different project.
Underarm stains come out easily with baking soda and peroxide. Soak the area in cold water. Apply baking soda paste made with water to area. Let it sit for 5 minutes. Spray with hydrogen peroxide, then scrub with a tooth brush. Repeat as needed until the stain comes out.
Edit: since I’m getting so many replies. I’ll put this here in case you don’t read the comment thread. Wash stained clothes in cold water only and don’t dry with heat. Heat sets stains. You may think you’ve washed the stain out, but you can’t be absolutely sure until you’ve inspected it again once completely dry. So no driers, irons, or steamers. Furthermore, one more thing to consider: a stain could also be set by prolonged exposure to the hot sun. So wash stained clothes the same day. Don’t give them time to set in.
I tried it before and it did not help me :( I use soda and peroxide for quite a few stains.
@@ThoughtfulCreativity that’s too bad. Maybe the deodorant had unusual ingredients.
You know, I was thinking the same! I even thought to do a test... Because over the years I have used a couple different deodorants and some stains come out with good or even awesome result and some don't... I was also wondering if the age of the stain has anything to do with that...
What a great tip!!
@@ThoughtfulCreativity it could be. I learned not to test fate and just wash all stained clothes in cold water so as not to set the stain (and on the same day as wearing them). Hang to dry even if I see no stain (absolutely no heat used, again to avoid setting the stain if it’s still there). If I see stains that only became visible after completely drying, I do soda and peroxide and it comes out.
Your creativity and skill never cease to amaze me, Alisa! Thank you for sharing all your wonderful ideas with us.
Nancy, thank you so so much! I just want to share what I have in my mind and hope that it is useful to others! :)
Your creativity is amazing. Such fantastic ideas . Great way to save on clothes for your family and a way to keep your creativity going.
The model did very well. ❤ Loved the up cycles. Keep this series going it great 🙂
Thx so much for a great video. Some great ideas. And, the results all appear to be intentional. 🤗
Your fabulous
I have upcycled using lace to extend the bottom of a t-shirt that is too short
Good idea as well, Donna! :)
Love this video. I always enjoy your upcycles. The white sleeves look very intentional. Great job and wow, the shorts. I never expected that. Great use of two shirts.
God bless your child. She is so cute ❤
this is the most recent video I could find. I love your channel. I am learning so much from you, Your voice is charming.
Annie, hello there and thank you for watching and sewing along :) there are actually at least 3 more recent videos than this one... on any youtube channel, you can click on the name of the channel and it will take you to their channel page, then click on the "videos" tab and you will see all videos of this channel starting with the newest ones :)
Fels Naptha bars do a really good job removing underarm stains, as well as other stains. If stains are keeping you from wearing your favorite shirts, it won’t hurt to try. Of course, restyling a clothing item is fun, too!😊
Good to know!
a girl after my own heart.. my 2 sisters always tell me.. "you're just like mom" she used everything available to her, I am always upcycling too so I am extending that compliment to you.. wonderful ideas & so much creativity.
Thank you sooo much!
You made me think about my clothes issues differently. Have you done or can you do a video about making too small clothes fit better or made larger? I could really use some new creative techniques for that. Thank you for sharing your ideas.
I really like the raglan sleeve button front shirt. I think I will make a pattern. Thanks
Ruby, right? I like this style too, kind of business casual, but also sporty, I like that it gives me a range of movement in the shoulders due to the raglan sleeve! :)
Great video! Thanks 😊
Love your ideas!
Hey Goodmorning everyone: Why do you always make it look sooooooo easy...?? I luvvvv this channel..!! Once again excellent work. I love it so much..!!
Great job. I enjoy your videos.
Beautiful overall...Perfect fabric combination also
Thank you so much 😊
You have a real talent for up cycling. Very enjoyable video.
Really nice to see you upcycling old pieces! Love to do that too. And indeed thinknit through upfront so that you don’t make mistakes that easily because you don’t have extra fabric! 😁
Love your up cycle videos ❤😅😊
Aww sweet summer dress, can’t believe the princess is 4 years old already ❤️🙏🏽
The pinafore you made for your daughter is absolutely adorable. She's also a total cutie and your mini-me - she looks just like you.
I love watching your upcycles. You are so creative and innovative. In this video, my absolute favorite was your daughter’s new overall dress. How precious! Thank you for sharing your ideas and sewing talent!
Those shorts are great
Thank you!
Thank you for your help upcycling old clothes! Sometimes it is nice to use the other side of the old fabric to make it look new.
Great idea, thank you, Yvette!
Wow very nice ❤
I would be proud of all of these Flips! Thank you for the inspiration!
Thank you and I am glad you enjoyed!
Nice work! Thank you for such great ideas🎉❤😊 you’re family is so fortunate to have you!
Yay! Thank you for another awesome upcycle video, those are some of my favourites. I use all the techniques that you teach so so often. And upcycling, especially when you have a limited income, has become my NEW and most loved way to sew. Hope to see many more of these in the future!! 🧡🙂👍
you did so well in joining those garments for an extra longer life!
I love the look of the raglan dress shirt! Very unique!
You're so creative, the shorts are just perfect :)
I like to upcycle shirts, etc. to make cool clothes for myself. I always use every scrap some way. If it's too small, I throw it in my scrap bin and use it later for making crazy quilt squares. I even save the tags from the garments and sew them onto the quilt squares.
I liked all your 3 upcycles of this episode, I look forward to others
Thank you so much!
Beautiful job on you daughters outfit.
Amazing video as always
Thank you so much 😀
I love up cycling and so happy to learn of it last year. I needed to replace my batiste nightgowns and couldn't find ready-made in my price range…so, I cut one up, made pattern pieces from it and used part of an old printed percale sheet as fabric. It worked beautifully and I have a nice, new nightgown. Thanks for all your amazing videos, Alica!
Tana, that's awesome! That's the best thing about doing it yourself - you can do it on your own terms and often get a better result, better price and better quality! So glad you did it and shared it with us!
I love the last recycling ❤
I love all your makes, amazing 👍 that shirt looks absolutely perfect. When you were cutting the white fabric, I was thinking that won't go well together, but when it was finished, I thought damn, that looks great. Really thought through, I would think it was bought that way.
I must say, somewhere half way through I had a little doubt creeping in, he he, but I tried to brush it off and I am so glad I did :) thank you!
These 3 upcycled pieces are gorgeous. Loved the shorts,but could you show more of how you created the waistband to fit, please. Thank you for such great ideas!
You are so far ahead of me upcycling, but I love to see what you manage to upcycle from old used clothes. Your creativity is amazing!
My favorite was the shorts. All tho I do like how you remade the shirt for yourself.
Perfect timing! I’ve been looking at my clothes that are still great but out of style. A few changes and they are great for a lot longer. Thank you so much!
I really did like the shorts for ur husband! They were awesome
I like the shorts! 👍 I'm stealing that idea!
Great up-cycles. I think you did a wonderful job on both garments .
Liked all your changes
Ouuu up-cycles are so much fun. I love how they turned out. You have amazing vision skills. 🥰 I have been watching the 2022 season of the Great British Sewing Bee and the transformation part just blows my mind. I feel like you would do very well on that show. 😊
Thank you so much 🤗 I love transformation parts as well! I wish Project Runway would do them more often, but their unconventional challenge is fun too, just makes the brain think beyond :) Sending you hugs and creative vibes!
Oh yes the shorts look great
That floral fabric on the first shirt is absolutely lovely!
Really like this shirt! Thank you.
Hello Alyssa. I love all the upcycles but my favorite are the shorts
Thank you, Ellie! :) They turned out fun!
Thank you all these upscale were awesome. Especially ur husband's shorts. Very bold ..I must say. He must love u too much to wear it. But loved it myself. Thank you
I really like that you made something for your daughter and husband. A lot of creators only make things for themselves.
Alisa, thank you for sharing all your ideas. You are the best
Thank you - you are an inspiration to home sewers.
Just loved all your creative thinking ❤❤
Thank you so much 😊
Love love your videos on using existing fabrics. You make wearable items.
You are a great teacher! The tripe and white shirt is gorgeous and I will use for many many more year, great job! The lovely dress that you did for your daughter tells us how great of a mother you are teaching her to enjoy and be grateful for your great sacrifice and the gorgeous result, another great job! And your husband shorts were OMG, so gooooood and comfortable! Keep on doing great tutorials as you always do… great job on the three recicle love!❤
Love the solid& stripes 🩷
I love the shorts!!!!
Everything you make is amazing!!!
Smart, cute, and very talented. Good job there girl. You inspire.
I love the mens shorts. I couldn't even see the seems when you were pointing them out. But the waist band looked excellent. Bravo.
First ti.e viewer. You have excellent skills, a confident, and polished screen presence. I like that you limit family's faces screen time.
Great upcycles! I'm going to have to start looking at things a bit different. I have made garments & then recycled them into other things.
I love your videos! I love upcycling too! Sometimes I go shopping at goodwill or garage sales and get clothing JUST for the fabric the clothes are made out of! You are so sweet and your videos are so fun to watch! I hope you have more upcycling videos!
That first top would also be cute with different patterns of shirts or even color blocked with two different sleeve colors.
I was totally expecting you to do a madras patchwork for the shorts 🤣 but maybe your husband (like mine) wouldn't care for that too much lol
Great idea, upcycling, love that floral fabric 👀❤️
Thank you, Arlene, that is for Dress A Girl, so you will see it in the future! 😊
@@ThoughtfulCreativity awesome
I love watching your thought process unfold for each upcycle project!