This is the fifteenth day of my 31 Days of Living Well & Spending Zero challenge. To read all the posts in order, start with Day One or visit the Overview Page.
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I don’t know about you but after such a busy week of cleaning and organizing, I am ready to move on to something more FUN! This week is going to be all about getting creative with the stuff that we have & finding new uses for our old things.
It almost seems counter-intuitive, but I discovered last month that when I began to force myself to work with only the things I had on hand, I actually became more creative rather than less so. In a way, it is similar to what I observed in my children when I took all their toys away–they played better and more creatively when weren’t overwhelmed by so much stuff. The reality is that most of the time we just have too many choices.
Today we are going to start with clothes! After re-organizing your closet last week you might be itching to revive your wardrobe with a few new things. Why not instead try working with the things you already have? You are seriously not going to believe some of the awesome ideas I found. Seriously, I die. There are several that I cannot wait to get started on!
- Turn Regular Jeans into Skinny Jeans {via Devon Alana Design}
- Turn Polyester Granny Pants into Chic High Waist Pants {via Cotton & Curls}
- Turn an Old Jumper into a Chic Belted Dress {via It’s Always Autumn}
- Turn a Shirt into a Ribbon-Tied Maternity Top {via DiY Maternity}
- Turn Regular Pants into Chanel-Inspired Button Pants {via Freckles in April}
- Turn 2 T-Shirts into a Chic Anthropologie-Inspired Top {via Welcome to the Good Life}
- Turn an Old Sweater into Cute Boot Socks {via Infarrantly Creative}
- Turn an Old Sweater into a Cute Cardigan {via U Create}
- Turn Men’s Slacks into a Pencil Skirt {via It’s Always Autumn}
- Turn a Men’s Shirt into Lace Front Blouse {via It’s Always Autumn}
- Turn an old Neck Tie into a Statement Necklace {via Green Eggs ‘n Hamm}
- Turn an Old Purse into Anthropologie-Inspired Bracelets {via At Second Street}
- Turn Flip Flops & a Towel into Spa Slippers {via Crafty Nest}
- Turn an Old T-Shirt into a Girls Ruffle Skirt {via Sew Much Ado}
- Turn Regular Jeans into Maternity Jeans {via Crafty Cousins}
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Have you ever thought about re-fashioning your existing clothes to make them into something new? Which of these ideas do you love the most? Are there any that you are inspired to try?
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Beckie October 15, 2012 at 8:48 am
Thanks for the link back and featuring this project. Super sweet of you!
Ruth October 15, 2012 at 11:24 am
You’re welcome Beckie! I loved the socks–they made me seriously wish for cooler weather so I would have an excuse to wear boots!
Suzan October 15, 2012 at 9:28 am
I just found your blog and I love it! I can’t wait to sit down with a cup of coffee and read all through the archives.
Ruth October 15, 2012 at 11:25 am
Welcome Suzan!
Rachael October 15, 2012 at 10:00 am
The ruffle skirt is cute!
Ruth October 15, 2012 at 11:25 am
Isn’t it? I love it! There are so many things on that list that I want to make RIGHT NOW!
Amanda October 15, 2012 at 11:15 am
Oh my gosh, I LOVE these ideas! That Anthro shirt is SOOOOOO cute and I think I could actually handle it, even with my limited sewing skills! This 31 days challenge has been so awesome Ruth! Thanks for the inspiration!
Ruth October 15, 2012 at 11:26 am
Oh Amanda, I know. I am completely in love with it too. I am so glad to hear you are enjoying this 31 day challenge!
Bethany October 15, 2012 at 2:35 pm
Wow! What great ideas! Definately going to have to try one or two!
Kayla February 5, 2013 at 5:21 pm
Just checked my blog stats for the first time in ages and very belatedly saw that you linked to me. Thanks so much for sharing my tutorial!! What a great round-up.