Find all links and projects mentioned in this episode on the website: https://www.ecofashionsewing.com/design-hacks/mix-and-match-colours-for-clothing/   Knowing how to mix and match colours for clothing (including upcycling) is critical design skill. It is one of the essentials that fashion designers apply to create aesthetically pleasing garments. Therefore, it is a 'brake or make project' kind of thing for anyone who wants to recreate with existing clothing as well. To give you heads up, don’t click away if you don’t like colourful. The design skill of mixing colours in clothing i ..read more

Follow these 7 key areas to set the right sewing machine settings for T-shirts upcycle projects. Learn about the fabric, the tension, the stitches, and other insightful fine-tuning secrets. Find all links, projects and video of this episode on the website: https://www.ecofashionsewing.com/about-upcycling/sewing-machine-settings-for-tshirts/ Don’t you love a good T-shirt fabric? It stretches slightly and hugs the body, and it’s SO comfortable. Or you can drape and create a unique tunic top. There is SO much potential in a good old T-shirt…   In the previous EP 13 we talked about different ..read more

Discover how to recycle clothes just with basic machine skills (or more advanced - your choice!). Use the unique upcycling methods from this episode on the podcast to invent your own simple ways to refashion clothes you LOVE! Check all links, projects and downloads from this episode at this link: https://www.ecofashionsewing.com/about-upcycling/simple-ways-to-refashion-clothes/   If you love the conversation, please consider writing a review and rating the show. This will help to get the word out to others who want to make change by buying second hand or refashioning clothe ..read more

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] S ..read more

Find all links, projects and now also a video of this episode on the website: https://www.ecofashionsewing.com/about-upcycling/ways-to-refashion-clothes-with-one-new-from-two-old-technique/ It's exciting to dive deeper into the ways to refashion clothes with the 'One New From Two Old' technique. It's one of my favourite! Although often too simple at a glance, this upcycling technique is a clever method to make old clothes work for you once again. The 'One New From Two Old' technique, as I called it, has potential to deliver amazing results... when you do it right. Hence, my top tips at the end ..read more

All links mentioned in this episode are on the website: www.EcoFashionSewing.com/about-upcycling/how-to-assess-quality-of-a-garment/ The idea of the Quality Miniseries, as so many other insightful pieces of valuable content were created, actually came from you, my audience and workshop students. It was the question ‘How to assess quality of a garment’ that inspired this episode. The last Part 3 of the Quality Miniseries is now also available as a video. It focuses on how to assess quality of a garment regardless where you get it - in a thrift store, second hand sale, a swap party or elsewhere ..read more

All links and projects mentioned in this episode are at: www.EcoFashionSewing.com/about-upcycling/how-to-make-quality-refashions   If you strive to make quality DIY clothes here you’ll find the secrets behind making quality refashions. This Quality Miniseries on the podcast explains how to get your DIY projects to the next level. Taken from the industry the 3-Part Quality Miniseries walks you through the main quality areas adapted from refashion point of view. It includes quality tips from sewing perspective, quality tips related to the overall look and design, and some secrets of how to ..read more

All links and project mentioned in this episode you’ll find at: www.EcoFashionSewing.com/about-upcycling/prevent-clothing-projects-from-looking-tacky/ There are different ways to prevent DIY clothing projects from looking tacky. This 3-Part Quality Miniseries on the podcast explains how to get those refashions to the next level. If you care about the quality of your makes the Quality Miniseries is just the right thing for YOU. Here you’ll learn the secrets that separate bad made homemade projects from a beautifully executed handmade works. All these handpicked throughout Mariana's fashion stud ..read more

All links, projects and downloadable files mentioned in this episode you’ll find at: www.EcoFashionSewing.com/about-upcycling/how-to-refashion-clothes/ Are you tired from looking for the perfect idea and not finding something that would really work for you? Well, it is time to start right. From what you already have at hand and want to rework. The 3-Pile System is a bit different approach to finding your upcycle project, as opposed to suggesting specific project ideas. And the good part is that you can apply it to your wardrobe or clothing stash that you’ve collected and kept over the years be ..read more

All links mentioned in this episode are posted at: www.EcoFashionSewing.com/design-hacks/clothes-upcycling-for-beginners/ Alterations Like A Pro Course: https://ecofashionsewingschool.com/p/alterations-like-a-pro  . . In this  episode of the Art Of Refashioning podcast we talk about all that. In particular: . - We discuss the top questions to consider before starting on a project. Answering those will help you understand what you want to make and actually enjoy wearing after that. . - You’ll get 5 top tips to help you stay focused on the important things when deciding on a project. T ..read more