26 min
EP 13: Redesigning Your T-shirts: Inspiration & Ideas for 40+ The Art Of Refashioning
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Rejuvenate your old T-shirts! Make them flatter your body in a new way while showing your sewing creativity to the world. Some inspiring examples how plus some good books on knits and T-s.
Find all links, projects and video of this episode on the website:
https://www.ecofashionsewing.com/about-upcycling/how-to-recycle-old-t-shirts-into-new/
Soft, comfortable and most probably cotton – old T-shirts are the hidden treasure in your wardrobe!
Especially the old favourites of yours. Once loved means ton of potential to be loved once again!
Some Highlights Inside This Episode:
[2:30] Some essential resources to help you start refashioning. Quick overview what is included in this episode.
[4:35] Why you should rework your old T-shirts.
[6:15] Easy care tips to make T-shirts last longer.
[8:15] Questions to consider and two initial direction or strategies when thinking how to recycle old T-shirts into new.
[10:40] Tips on how to strengthen the material if you’re adding embellishment or similar.
[11:10] Other ways and ideas, including example of the distinctive applique that Alabama Studio use to create their unique artwear.
[12:40] Few other ideas for how to change the surface of the material while keeping the garment more or less intact.
[15:55] Some examples of quick projects that change the look of a T-shirt with materials at hand.
[17:30] Two more books on how to recycle old T-shirts into new styles and how to use them when over 40.
[18:50] Three examples of more creative upcycling approach that suit better mature body types. Plus, some insights about the creative process.
[23:10] A couple of books that offer great coverage of the essentials around working with knitted fabrics in general (plus my tip for vintage books).
Rejuvenate your old T-shirts! Make them flatter your body in a new way while showing your sewing creativity to the world. Some inspiring examples how plus some good books on knits and T-s.
Find all links, projects and video of this episode on the website:
https://www.ecofashionsewing.com/about-upcycling/how-to-recycle-old-t-shirts-into-new/
Soft, comfortable and most probably cotton – old T-shirts are the hidden treasure in your wardrobe!
Especially the old favourites of yours. Once loved means ton of potential to be loved once again!
Some Highlights Inside This Episode:
[2:30] Some essential resources to help you start refashioning. Quick overview what is included in this episode.
[4:35] Why you should rework your old T-shirts.
[6:15] Easy care tips to make T-shirts last longer.
[8:15] Questions to consider and two initial direction or strategies when thinking how to recycle old T-shirts into new.
[10:40] Tips on how to strengthen the material if you’re adding embellishment or similar.
[11:10] Other ways and ideas, including example of the distinctive applique that Alabama Studio use to create their unique artwear.
[12:40] Few other ideas for how to change the surface of the material while keeping the garment more or less intact.
[15:55] Some examples of quick projects that change the look of a T-shirt with materials at hand.
[17:30] Two more books on how to recycle old T-shirts into new styles and how to use them when over 40.
[18:50] Three examples of more creative upcycling approach that suit better mature body types. Plus, some insights about the creative process.
[23:10] A couple of books that offer great coverage of the essentials around working with knitted fabrics in general (plus my tip for vintage books).
26 min