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An upcycled baby outfit in baby blue and white checks, with short sleeves and buttons, hangs on a wooden ladder against a beige wall. A fabric organizer is attached to the lower part of the ladder.

Craft · Sewing · Sewing Clothes · Sewing for Children · Sustainable Wardrobe · Upcycling

How to Make a Two-Piece Upcycled Baby Outfit from an Old Shirt

A collection of light pink squares of fabric, naturally dyed with avocado pits, is arranged on a white marble surface. A wooden spoon lies nearby, partially in view, next to a white-bottomed bowl. The fabric appears soft and gently wrinkled.

Craft · Featured · Upcycling

Dyeing with Avocado Pits & Skins: Natural Pink Dye Tutorial

A handmade patchwork dress with floral patterns in blue, green, and yellow, is laid out on a green cutting mat.

Craft · Quilting · Sewing · Sewing Clothes · Sewing for Children · Thrifting · Upcycling

How to Make a Patchwork Dress from an Old Quilt

A collection of vintage and deadstock fabric squares arranged on a light background. The squares vary in color and pattern, including floral, striped, and solid designs in shades of green, blue, cream, and gray.

Craft · Sewing · Sewing Clothes · Sewing for Children · Sewing for Home · Thrifting · Upcycling

Where to Buy Vintage, Reclaimed and Deadstock Fabric in the UK

A person stands indoors holding a wicker basket, wearing a long, upcycled dress made from old quilts with wide sleeves. They are in front of a wooden cabinet adorned with books and a plant. To the left, a large leafy plant peeks into view.

Quilting · Sewing · Sewing Clothes · Upcycling

How to Make an Upcycled Dress from Old Quilts

Three white, knitted ornaments, crafted from upcycled Christmas decorations, hang on a lush green tree. Each ornament boasts a unique texture: one with a cable knit pattern, another with a basket weave, and the third showcasing a ribbed design.

Christmas · Christmas Crafts · Craft · Upcycling

3 Upcycled Christmas Decorations Using Recycled Materials

A white cabinet with wooden legs, resembling an IKEA Kallax hack, stands in a bright room. It features four closed compartments with circular handles and open shelves displaying small items. Nearby sits a wicker basket, while plants and books adorn the top and sides of the cabinet.

Bedroom · DIY Home Decor · Furniture · Home Decor · Kids Room · Living Room · Most Popular · Upcycling

DIY IKEA Kallax Hack (+ how to paint laminate cabinets so they actually last!)

A vase with eucalyptus branches sits on a white table next to a small brown jar and a diffuser. A DIY bamboo wall hanging above beautifully displays the moon phases in white.

Craft · DIY Home Decor · Home Decor · Living Room · Quick & Easy · Upcycling

DIY Moon Phases Bamboo Wall Hanging

A baby wearing a white outfit with floral patterns made from an old dress and a navy-blue turban lies on a white blanket, facing away. The baby has both arms bent and rests on their stomach.

Craft · Crafts for Children · Sewing · Sewing for Children · Upcycling

How to Make a Baby Turban Hat from an Old Dress