Farmgirl Fashion: Let's Learn To Upcycle Clothes Together! Join Me!
marjean
True Blue Farmgirl
3867 Posts
Marsha
Deltona
FL
USA
3867 Posts
Posted - Jul 15 2026 : 07:04:28 AM
I have been learning how to upcycle clothes for years. But I haven't made any in a while. So, last year I got the bug again to start. I had a lot of my Mom's clothes that were very pretty and that I didn't want to give away. So, I started with one of her shirts and made a pocket out of the cuff for my shirt. Here is the video tutorial: https://youtu.be/orcGEVdBX98?si=BUm-7NIaDcR9J24S I have another video showing how I added embroidery from a pillowcase to my t-shirt. And one showing how to make a tote bag (super easy) out of a t-shirt. I also found a wonderful group of women who really support your upcycling journey that I would encourage you to join with me:https://www.skool.com/refashionrebels/about?ref=a29e6ac2e2b94537b142d43cf5abfa80
Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
620 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
620 Posts
Posted - Jul 15 2026 : 09:47:17 AM
Sounds like fun, Marsha! I have a pair of jean that I want to turn into a skirt. I will get going on that project. Thanks for the reminder and the ideas!
Nancy 8352 FGOTM Oct 2024
marjean
True Blue Farmgirl
3867 Posts
Marsha
Deltona
FL
USA
3867 Posts
Posted - Jul 15 2026 : 10:58:20 AM
That sounds like a really good project to turn a pair of jeans into a skirt. I took a pair of my husband's old jeans and cut the legs off and made a placemat. It turned out really cute. Here is the video tutorial showing what I did. https://youtu.be/op5fK35e55o?si=ZSC26PoJ5FMkr8Jc
I think it's a great idea to have a place here to show our upcycles. I'm sure a lot of Farmgirls do it. I made a quilt with the legs of old jeans and denim is also good for making indestructible catnip bags. I remake soft old long sleeve blouses for summer use by cutting off the sleeves and am currently trying to figure out a way to reuse a dress that I love but is too short. Todays fashions aren't appropriate for this old lady -- I like my knees covered.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21 6/24 12/25 I'm old and I wear purple
marjean
True Blue Farmgirl
3867 Posts
Marsha
Deltona
FL
USA
3867 Posts
Posted - Jul 15 2026 : 4:41:29 PM
The group that I mentioned in my first post has a wonderful, creative group of women who know how to upcycle anything and make it fit their needs. Pop over and check them out. There is a topic with social media links. This includes their YouTube channels. That's where the great inspiration comes from for me.
Let's Learn To Upcycle Clothes Together! Join Me!
Posted - Jul 15 2026 : 07:04:28 AM
