Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 10 hours ago

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Dear Sewing Friends, in this video we are upcycling 3 (well, actually 4) button up shirts into wearable and useful garments, sort of like a thrift flip! I hope that this will give you new ideas and inspire your creativity and to use what you have!

How to resize a men's shirt to fit a woman - youtube.com/watch?v=_NmJduag28Y

My sewing machine is Singer 7470, you can see it here - youtube.com/watch?v=vzj2QG8yc_g&t=377s

oh, if you are after getting some sewing labels, here's a discount code (affiliate link) -
15% discount code for US/Canada: wunderlabel.com
WL15-28123
15% discount code for Europe: https://www.wunderlabel.eu and use code - WL28123
Valid: 01/28/23 - 04/30/23.

3 shirt upcycles - youtube.com/watch?v=oW11Tfapkao
3 sweater upcycles - youtube.com/watch?v=A39yvNFBJtw&t=614s
3 dress upcycles - youtube.com/watch?v=YdzWrd3n3AQ
3 jeans upcycles - youtube.com/watch?v=QK6eMWIFQwY&t=45s

Videos you will need for these upcycles:
✂️ How to gather, pleat and flounce fabric - youtube.com/watch?v=huKdF9wZ1uo
✂️ Raglan sleeve shirt (sewing and drafting) - youtube.com/watch?v=k73murNas3c
✂️ Simple gathered skirt tutorial - youtube.com/watch?v=HCgDGYrONlY
✂️ How to draft simple pants - youtube.com/watch?v=5cSarIGnA_g&t=672s
✂️ How to sew pants - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTQAETBWbJdgGdHa8-2VskBh8RrnI8mvb
✂️How to finish seams - youtube.com/watch?v=OtkmGytbtHU&t=59s
✂️How to finish hems - youtube.com/watch?v=p9j2gtjFxm0
WHAT SEAM ALLOWANCE TO CHOOSE - youtube.com/watch?v=LQ3n4mai9hg&t=68s

MORE EASY PANTS VIDEOS:
- Shorts - youtube.com/watch?v=uzlWsvJLO-g
- Leggings - youtube.com/watch?v=lF5KmzbneL0&t=717s
- Copy your pants - youtube.com/watch?v=IIZt2X7Ryhc
- Sewing PJ's - youtube.com/watch?v=yN_2-G5qUvI

MY FAVORITE SEWING TOOLS:
1. Bias Tape Maker - amzn.to/3151IFh
2. Medical Tracing Paper (I use it for pattern drafting) - amzn.to/2EMafDm
3. Water soluble thread -amzn.to/3AHePQi
4. Diagonal seam tape - amzn.to/3OyHHjb
5. Bulky Seam Jumper (some sewing machines come with it and some don't) - amzn.to/3GDdRbD
6. Eloflex Stretchable thread (not the same as shirring elastic) - amzn.to/3VEAhxx

This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you purchase something from the links displayed above I get a small commission. It does not come out of your pocket, but it does help me to support this channel. Thank YOU!
#nopatternsewing #easypatterndrafting #thoughtfulcreativity


Thank You for being here and I hope that this channel encourages you to sew and make beautiful things!

xxx, Alisa