3 pants upcycles that I will actually wear! Thrift Flip

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Did you spot Eva's "Easter egg" tail? lol :)

[@JoletteRoodt]

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[@cindymichaud7111]

Yes, our 'catties' love us greatly, and they need to be involved in all our activities! 😸😸😸

[@JeanHagen-sp1sk]

Yes! 🐱

[@PetraRobinson-gm8nh]

Oh yes, the Bernett is running smoothly as butter and compared to the Singer not as loud but maybe I am too used to my Singer and feel she has more power under the hood. I will love my Bernette B38 a bit more. :)

[@courtneyx9845]

That white blouse is gorgeous! Awesome job.

[@juliewarnes6750]

Exactly what I thought, it's really lovely ❤️

[@_.-._.-._.-._.-.]

Those side panels on the first blouse was genius!

[@TWMAC2011]

Yes! Love the way they cinch the waistline.

[@juanitar.miller5210]

That blouse is absolutely lovely!! So feminine and romantic; my very favorite upcycle yet❣️

[@ArlenePMCM]

Although it hurt my heart to see you cut up those super comfy looking pants, the blouse is amazing. You remind us to really think of all possibilities to re-create. I didn't hold much hope for husband's shorts but again you did a creative save!

[@jeanne-marie8196]

The white cotton blouse is incredible! As a bonus; super flattering on you! The lining and repair of the shorts was the perfect solution. The repairs did not show at all

[@jacqpot9413]

That white blouse is STUNNING! Congratulations!

[@KO-vw7it]

The blouse you created is incredible!! Amazing to watch someone with skill and creativity recycle clothing 👑

[@KathinkaLee]

You and your videos are the reason why I found my way back to sewing. Finally I sew pieces for me and even if I make a mistake, I dont stop. I give myself time to think about a solution with another pattern or another fabric etc... Thanks so much for your videos and your pure personality! (sorry for my poor english)

[@Mrs.Patriot]

Your English looks perfect to me!

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

The white blouse you made from those pants is a keeper. It's beautiful and one of a kind. Sometimes handing the project to someone else (for their use) solves the problem. Years ago, my babysitter was trying to make herself a new pair of pull on pants. The fabric was a very nice, dark blue, polyester; and, she sewed it with a very small stitch (in a matching blue thread). She could not get the stitching out to alter the pants; so, she gave them to me. I could not see well enough to get the stitches out either; so, I gave them to my mother. Mother could see the stitches and took the pants apart. She re-cut and sewed them for herself. They became her favorite pair of pants (and she wore them out).

[@Joy-eq6qg]

Love watching your ideas evolve into something special. I'll just keep watching & learning 😊

[@erindixon2877]

Love the white blouse and the creative way you utilized all the unique details.

[@macuisinesanssulfites4101]

Ha, perfect timing for this video, thank you so much Alicia 🙏🏻! My son just gifted me a shirt that he can’t wear any more because it is worn at the collar. Even though he is an XL and I am an XS I quickly realized i will need extra fabric. I do not have an embroidery machine but I can crochet so that should work out. I love how your old pants turned into a gorgeous blouse. And I appreciate you showing us your failed attempts too, there is always something to be learned in the process. You’re a gem!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Hello hello :) how fun, I am pretty sure you will make some awesome and you are so right... There isn't as much fabric as we initially think, even with difference in sizes, but that's what makes the creative juices go to work :) oh, crochet would look so gorgeous! By the way, if you do have a sewing machine that does those pretty decorative stitches - then you can do the same thing I did. Basically I took 2 decorative stitches and then placed them together to create a wide embroidery pattern, and that's it. I have done in it before on my Singer, too :)

[@rbrown6476]

Wonderful seeing all your ingenious creations, and hearing your thought processes. Thank you. And I have to say, what a lucky guy your husband is - he loves those shorts and you sure did show your love for him by hand stitching in a lining so you could continue to mend them. Fantastic idea. When they really are past the point of repair, do take a pattern and make him some more, because they suit him very well. You’ll have to look out for some patchwork style cotton fabric in the meantime 😂

[@deb.m.7458]

Really impressed with what you came up with for the white blouse. Due to the sheerness of the pant, I probably would have used it for a bag lining or given it to charity. Who would have thought such a gem of a cute blouse was hidden in there! Just goes to show you that hidden treasures are lurking everywhere.

[@suemerritt7895]

Thank you for speaking about fails. I have 2 recent fails, which I also, have folded up and put aside. Thank you because, I see I am not the only one who has sewing fails. I try to re-use everything I can. Seeing you reusing old sewing for something new, gave me such a huge smile and just lifted my spirit. ❤🎉

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Sue, hello there! I am so glad it spoke to you - I feel that we often try to put forward only the best, and understandably so, and in the process forget that we can learn a lot from mistakes and fails. By the way, many months later I finally did make those failed pants into a gorgeous blouse - take a look over here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pomsnWirf9-afKs

[@englishrivieravanessa]

Now that was Thoughtful Creativity! Blouse - a thing of beauty, Shorts - lined and re-worn when most people would call it a day at that point in their life, even the sneak peaks of your 'fail' were great as the pocket was so pretty - keep up the good work because so many poeple are inspired by you! 👏👏👏

[@sarahbhutta251]

That white peasant blouse you ended up with is beautiful! And you are a good person to resuscitated your husband’s shorts!!!

[@kriscanan7232]

That white blouse is absolutely beautiful!!!! Great job!!!!

[@nancyayton3051]

You are amazing, Alisa! The white shirt absolutely beautiful! ❤

[@aukkran]

The lining idea for the pants was really interesting! I'll keep it in mind for future loved pieces that might fall apart

[@carolwebb9948]

Fantastic inspiration., I have a pair of deconstructed linen trouser’s waiting to become a top! Also I can’t help thinking that the cut off legs from your daughter’s leggings could make a lovely matching scrunchie!

[@sewmytroublesaway]

I'm so impressed with the white blouse! I love the back especially and also the shirring on the side is genius!

[@bonniepettit426]

That white shirt is amazing, I love it !! You are so talented and creative !

[@abaigealduda2756]

I love all of your upcycles and how they represent tiny changes to very involved exercises in problem-solving. I'm thinking about how I might use the idea of a lining for pants to help my leggings last longer... I bicycle to work, and the backsides tend to wear out quickly 😁 I think that gorgeous white blouse is my second-favorite upcycles of yours. My all-time favorite is the navy blazer that you made by reusing a pleated skirt. Both were complex projects, but wow the results!!! Thanks, Alisa (and "supervisor")

[@carolscholfield234]

Lucky husband❤, those fave shorts you repaired are a lovely thing to do xx

[@lana7422]

What a beautiful blouse! That is surely one of your most creative upcycles. Your vision is amazing.

[@doudou53d44]

That was a great idea to embrodery on that blouse !👍😎🐕‍🦺🐈‍⬛

[@debrakinser8029]

sometimes I also make mistakes. I love it when you point out yours. It worked out beautiful.

[@lilliamschaad2338]

What a beautiful creation that white blouse is!

[@janicevisger497]

So beautiful, Girl!! I love the white blouse!!♡♡♡ You look so lovely in it! Awesome upcycle project!!♡

[@karenwilson-dooley8912]

You did an amazing job on the white blouse! I loved how you used the shirring from the back of the pants in creating a blouse! Gorgeous!!!

[@juliewright9016]

Love the pants to blouse upcycle, it’s gorgeous.❤️

[@Escape10mom]

Your white pants turned into a blouse looks fabulous!!

[@SheriBratt]

That first shirt! Drop. Dead. STUNNING!!! By far, my most favorite make I've seen you do.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Aww, thank you! :) I love it too, lots of work went into it and it was worth it

[@helenwood3199]

Awesome white shirt up cycle. Very creative.

[@laheebk]

You make the most amazing up cycles yet they are all easy and practical and I don’t mind watching the same videos over and over again. Thank you

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Wow, thank you!

[@vindeljay]

I love that up cycled shirt from those pants, its really amazing.

[@lettienugent]

That white blouse turned out BEAUTIFULLY !

[@connieacree4006]

I'm 78 and don't like a lot of the modern "stylish" patterns and clothes. You have inspired me with the way you have upcycled clothes. I have a sewing machine with some simple embroidery stitches. I'm going to incorporate them into some of my own upcycling. Thank you for sharing all your ideas. I love all the things you have made by mixing and matching. Your little girl's clothes are so precious. God bless you for all your help. 😊❤❤

[@davernew.305]

Wow, your white blouse is absolutely beautiful! An amazing upcycle! I imagine your daughter will really like the sparkly waistband to her shorts! You are such a sweetheart to again repair your husband's shorts. As a wife who repairs her husband's pants, coveralls, and shorts, I am so impressed with the effort that you put into this project!

[@debbiesnyder4778]

I’m just amazed at your creative ability

[@LaFraiseSews]

The white blouse is so nice!! Looks very intentional and not at all like it would be an up cycle 👏👏

[@manuelasalazar3135]

You look like a doll you’re pretty and I like the way you try your sewing things for yourself. Great job, Nellie.

[@gailkruger1414]

You are too clever! I just love watching you!

[@elizabethrowe7262]

Thanks for sharing your up cycles, they all turned out well. It's all about being creative when it comes to up cycling clothing that are no longer wearable. I have a bag of clothing to be up cycled and am gradually going thru mine when I have the time to do it.

[@barbarawarner4645]

The blouse is stunning and so creative. Thanks for sharing a fail😂.

[@chrishumphreys6148]

I've be sewing and stitching for many years and during the pandemic which gave some of us spare time I began on a journey of altering and upcycling lots of my clothes. This is a hobby which doesn't seem to go away. Today listening to you speak with enthusiasm along with your knowledge....well thankyou...I'm ironing the laundry at the moment so not so much watching but listening....you are certainly one of the best....again..thankyou!!!!

[@mone1648]

The blouse is awesome. And even accessories that I don't wear, like skirts or ruffle tops, you can always learn something from you. I like your infinite creativity. Please never stop. You bring me joy and knowledge 🙂✌🏼👋🏼

[@TheUnevenStitch]

The first is so well done. Bravo 👏

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thank you so much! It took all my brain cells, lol :)

[@themamachar]

Beautiful white blouse. Amazing results.

[@daxxydog5777]

The white blouse is stunning! Gives me lots of ideas. Hubby’s shorts would have been a goner for me. I’d have harvested the zipper and let it go. Maybe save the last pant’s fabric for a pillow or something not clothing-like?

[@cindymichaud7111]

Alicia, love the shirt, but I was hoping for a dress! The shirt is gorgeous, especially the embroidery, such an ingenious way to complete the puzzle. Thank You and God bless 💖✝

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Cindy, hello there! Dress would have been fun, too, but there was no chance for a dress, there was barely enough fabric for a blouse :)

[@mariansmith7694]

I just love the beautiful white blouse.

[@creativemommaof3241]

you always do such great work. Thank you for mentioning that sometimes not all projects come out the way you want them to.

[@julianachandler2975]

That blouse you made is beautiful ❤

[@mufithabuhari4021]

wow, a great blouse. can't wait to see your embroideries.

[@sandrarekker585]

wow, that's one classy blouse!!

[@lfuentes4098]

You can try adding some tricot interfacing to the seams of the blue garment. But I think you’re right. A more fluid garment, less fitted would make more sense with such a delicate fabric. Perhaps another top with gathered sleeves for you or your little one? 😊 I love the white blouse!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

You are so right, I don't even know what I was thinking when I just went with the zipper fly. I think I was in the zone of - "making another pair of pants from pants" so I did not question myself enough and did not think it through. I would have done a lapped zipper in the side seam, or even perhaps an invisible zipper, although not my favorite when it comes to pants particularly, but I did not have enough fabric so I can cut that extra seam allowance into the side seam. The fabric was too drapey and unstable for anything structured like a zipper fly and back pockets. It is some sort of drapey chambray, very similar to viscose or rayon in how it acts and flows. And you know how it is with these type of fabrics - cutting on grain is a challenge, not to mention anything else. As a result the extra weight of the zipper fly pulled the construction of the front crotch down and so did the back pockets. Just a droopy mess :) Yes, you are reading my mind - thinking of a flowy top. I just need to decide what features to make it with so that it goes well with clothes in my wardrobe

[@beautybeats400debra9]

Oh I love those white pants. I would wear it now.

[@dawnkifer9712]

That white blouse is everything! Love it!!

[@debtaylor5156]

Morning. Your sewing and creative skills are amazing!!!!!!

[@Lorie-e2t]

I really appreciate your creativeness… i love watching your videos… thank you for sharing your expertise…

[@lisacapri4837]

Love love love that white blouse!

[@ksenijavojisavljevic2034]

Amazing, so smart!!! Not only the ideas are very interesting all along, especially with the white blouse, but to draft and execute those elements so correctly so to form a proper garment, it is amazing.

[@liddybird3608]

So cute! Just lovely, and very creative.

[@ebbram9879]

Oh Wow that blouse is beautifull - i love the upcycles, i'm into them too

[@TWMAC2011]

Love the first upcycles. The last 'fail', perhaps make a few panels (A-line) and construct a skirt for your daughter?

[@Queenread82]

My hubby has a favorite pair of shorts that are more mended than original too. Good idea for these ones!

[@dianneandres3770]

You are so clever. I absolutely love your white shirt.

[@jenny45Bravo]

Brilliant upcycle. Beautiful blouse!

[@michellecoon6619]

Alisa! that blouse is incredible!

[@lexikon3310]

Tolle Weiße Bluse und die Ärmel sind der Hammer 😻

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Danke!

[@sheilagavin6536]

Thank you! Very beautiful work!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Many thanks!

[@cathtaylor2771]

The white shirt is stunning, you look beautiful in it xx

[@pamalalargent1036]

I have a Barina 570 love my sewing machine. It does everything, you could cut out your bias tape, stick on your feet on your machine put the bias tape through the feet and you're ready to go, super easy.😊

[@gailrodgers3079]

I like the embroidery idea. I may have to try it on a top from a pattern I have made oodles of times.

[@flutterbygirlcraft]

Very creative & great that you show how you overcome various issues 😊

[@mformee7691]

love the side panels! it gave extra shape.

[@pattybevins9606]

I love the white blouse!!! Just gorgeous!!

[@cecilianilsson1594]

Love the white blouse!

[@karencollins7732]

Thank you so much for sharing everything with us!!!

[@normacooper6377]

Clever! Lovely new blouse.

[@jawzobang8062]

WOW great job simply beautiful.

[@masuahkokro8957]

Love the first upcycle

[@cb9825]

Первая переделка блузка просто прелесть получилась

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

большое спасибо! я тоже так думаю, очень романтично :)

[@TheWhitnick]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@alisonpugin3401]

That shirt is fabulous!🎉

[@mialew6]

Love the top you wearing ❤

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thank you, I also have a video for it :) it was made entirely from fabric scraps :)

[@annebeck2208]

You are fabulous!!! NIce job and so useful!

[@InAgatasCottage]

Brilliant video. Blouse is fantastic. I am glad maralfex was useful :)

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thanks again! It was, it does seen to be a little stretchier than Eloflex and I like that it is not as shiny as Eloflex!

[@imsewblessed1578]

The white blouse is amazing. Quite a dramatic change from a pair of pants. I’m not sure if I’m understanding the problem correctly with the denim pants but maybe if you starched them and then sewed them would that help? Those are the cute Margot pants you made. I’m sure you will make something fab from them. Have a great weekend. 🥰

[@liserodrigue1980]

Love that new shiirt....gorgeous

[@StunningEmu]

You always amaze me with these creations you make every videos❤

[@PetraRobinson-gm8nh]

thank you for another very creative and helpful Video. I am going to get a new Sewing Mashine and it will be a Singer Sewing Mashine. Right now I have a Bernette B38 wich I like, but I never loved it all that much so I am always going back to my old Singer Confidence 7463. I am exited to see your new Sewing Mashine.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Petra, hello there! Oh, my new sewing machine is Bernette B38! :) He he, half of that blouse was made on it, and then I mended some of the holes in the shorts with the darning function it has. My old sewing machine, which is not going anyway, (no no 😁) is also singer confidence, but 7470 and it is about 10 years old. It is a solid machine, not too simple, not too fancy - just right. And I have been sewing on it pretty much every other day for the first 5 years and almost every day for the second 5 years. It still has a lot of juice in it, but I can feel and hear the wear, because I have made with it every possible thing under the sun :) where Bernette of course is smooth as a butter. B38 is basically the same as my Singer, just 10 years newer with all the new features like thread auto cut off and things like that. It is also not too fancy, not too simple and the buttonhole on it is well done - I couldn't believe my eyes. My singer's buttonholes are okay, they will do. But so far, I really love it! Eeek :) I only have brother/Singer machines, so this for me is a new adventure :)

[@PetraRobinson-gm8nh]

@@ThoughtfulCreativity I still use the Bernette, but I do not know why I am not loving it as I should because it is a great machine. I am excited to see you using the Bernette. I might pick up some things that I am doing wrong.

[@kathrynledger]

That shirt is better than the trousers!

[@loismcaliley565]

You are lovely and the blouse is so pretty.

[@AlisonBuchholz]

I LOVE the white shirt!

[@carolcarter865]

So creative. Great ideas ❤

[@creativecheersoffashionlau7364]

That blouse is just gorgeous ❤😍! Great job ! And haha I have that too that I just cannot NOT see a mistake or something that us not neat in my opinion 😂