Trash To Couture | DIY Couture Sewing Blog
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Trash To Couture is a DIY fashion blog specializing in upcycle and refashion tutorials.
Trash To Couture | DIY Couture Sewing Blog
3M ago
This year, I set a goal to sew more of my own clothing and limit my purchases to only my boys' clothes. I also aimed to use sewing patterns and fabric I already have. Over the years, I've collected a lot of fabric, and I inherited bins of patterns from my Grandma when she passed away. My objective was to utilize these resources, and so far, I've been on track. I felt a colorful summer dress was needed, so I created one using a mix of two vintage patterns. The fabric was a remnant roll from Walmart that cost just $4. I also added a liner using some white muslin I had on hand. I have som ..read more
Trash To Couture | DIY Couture Sewing Blog
4M ago
Shopping for makeup can be overwhelming with the vast array of products available. Asking the right questions can make your experience more enjoyable and ensure you find the best products for your needs. At Patrick Ta, we believe in empowering our customers with knowledge to make informed decisions. Here are the top questions to ask a store assistant when shopping for makeup.
Define Your Skin Concerns
Before you start shopping, it's essential to define your skin concerns. Knowing your skin type and any specific issues you want to address will help you find products that work best for you.
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Trash To Couture | DIY Couture Sewing Blog
7M ago
Celebrate Earth Day April 22 by making some Earth-friendly projects! These projects are easy to make and can be sewn using upcycled materials like denim or flour sack towels.
For the Upcycled Jeans Tote Bag you can use this tutorial here.
While many of us have plenty of reusable shopping bags what about reusable produce bags? I didn't like how many plastic bags I was using to fill up and separate my produce with so I made some out of recycled flour sacks I had been using for dish towels. These are the best, light weight but stur ..read more
Trash To Couture | DIY Couture Sewing Blog
7M ago
Celebrate Spring by sewing a “tulip wrap skirt.” This skirt is easy to make and can be customized with all different fabrics and prints. This can work as a beach cover-up or use it to dress up any occasion. I drafted the pattern so you'll learn a bit of pattern making skills as well. Get the tutorial below on how to sew a wrap skirt.
Supplies:
Brother SE1900 Sewing Machine(Opens in a new tab)
1-2 yards of fabric (most fabrics will work – I’m using a gauze fabric)
Curved ruler
Fabric marking tool
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Trash To Couture | DIY Couture Sewing Blog
7M ago
We love going to the beach, and go often in the summer. The kids enjoy searching for seashells and cool rocks. I thought it would be fun to make a DIY beach bag for shell collecting with mesh fabric that could shake out the sand in the process. I also like to use this handy bag for sunscreen and other beach essentials. You can personalize these with embroidery for gifts as well. Get the tutorial below on how to sew your own Mesh Shell Collecting Beach Bag.
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Trash To Couture | DIY Couture Sewing Blog
8M ago
With warmer temperatures around the corner and hopefully some fun in the sun soon, I thought it would be fun to create a DIY Duster. This can be worn as a swimsuit cover up or even a part of your look. You can alter the length as you’d like and make in several fabrics. Get the details below and on how to sew a long duster or shrug. Read more ..read more
Trash To Couture | DIY Couture Sewing Blog
8M ago
I wanted to try a unique style bag and have been seeing the Japanese Knot bags around. The Japanese Knot bag is simple to make and can be made in all kinds of fabrics. One handle is about 2” longer than the other so you slide the longer side through the shorter side to create the “knot” closure. I had some Shibori fabric pieces I patch worked together to make the bag with. You can watch the video of how to do these shibori hand dying techniques here. This bag can also be made reversible too! Get the details below on how to sew a Japanese Knot Bag.
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Trash To Couture | DIY Couture Sewing Blog
8M ago
One of my favorite things about machine embroidery is being able to customize gifts and projects. It's a fun way to add color and personal design to garments like a jean jacket. Denim is an ideal fabric to embroider on because of the medium to heavy weight woven material which does well with dense designs. With embroidered denim on trend, I wanted to share a tutorial on how to machine embroider on a jacket. Make these for an upcoming wedding for the bride (great for wedding photos) or gifts for the bridal party. So many ideas and ways to customize these. Get the details below to ..read more
Trash To Couture | DIY Couture Sewing Blog
8M ago
Looking for a garment to sew for the upcoming warmer months? Try an easy, breezy linen pant. A classic staple piece to have in your wardrobe and works for casual and dressy occasions. Sewing pants can seem tricky but they’re not as hard as one would think. Find a pattern or draft one that’s loose fitted and wide leg for a comfortable fit you can’t get wrong. I used a vintage one from my Grandma’s pattern stash and they worked out perfectly. I added some pockets and it’s a great linen pant for me. Get the details below on how to sew your own linen pants.
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Trash To Couture | DIY Couture Sewing Blog
10M ago
Let's get organized or just creative will do. I love sewing these fabric baskets. They can be made in all sizes and fabrics and are useful for anything from kids socks, fabric remnants, toys, a gift basket, and even as a bag. You can add handles or no handles. It's all up to you. Get the details below on how to make a fabric bin/basket.
Supplies:
Brother SE1900
1 yd. cotton fabric exterior
1 yd. cotton fabric liner
1-2 yds. fusible fleece
General sewing/cutting supplies
Cutting:
Exterior: 2 pieces that measure 17 (wide) x 13” long
Liner:2 pieces that mea ..read more