How To Upcycle Overalls / Patching Distressing Bleaching Applique

How fun! In this DIY video, we will be upcycling a pair of vintage men's bib overalls and turning them into a one of a kind piece of wearable art! With easy to follow instructions, we will be distressing, bleaching, patching and adding butterfly and flower appliques for a one of a kind creation. I have a new fun resource to share with you for large whimsical applique! These unique overalls are a perfect way to jazz up your own wardrobe or make and sell (like I did for over a decade).
* YELLOW BIBS TUTORIAL: • DIY BIBS Rit Dye , Ble...
* SHOWER CURTAIN LINKS:
The butterflies I used on the bibs: amzn.to/44i3NwJ
Lady and butterflies: amzn.to/3YPyKar
Roses: amzn.to/3YSCLuY
Kitties: amzn.to/3KQR8tM
Birds: amzn.to/44fUQ7a
Hippie flowers: amzn.to/3E5F4RE
Bunnies: amzn.to/3KT46XV
Strawberries: amzn.to/3OKKvKL
* TOOLS I USE IN MY SEWING ROOM:
Pink Power Electric Scissors: amzn.to/3OO0kAd
Slice Brand Box Cutter: amzn.to/3YIh7cN
Tailor's Chalk: amzn.to/3QQPXyd
Fiskars Sewing Scissors: amzn.to/3KT4SnN
Brother Sewing Machine: amzn.to/44gZaD3
Rotary Cutter and Mat Set: amzn.to/3OEA0so
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[@michaelsnider2484]

Our Dear Ms. Myers: We love you!!😊 I got my overalls from the Men's Big and Tall catalog. Walmart may have them, too.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Great tip on how to find them! Thank you 🤗💞💞💞💞

[@AzureSkii.Kismet]

So did I, I wanted them extra baggy so I got them from King Size Direct and following Tracey I hope they come out fabulous

[@tmyershandmade978]

@@AzureSkii.Kismet 😘💞💞💞

[@susanturner139]

I am 75 years old and love, bright happy clothes! Your video was ultra creative and the pace was very organized and easy to follow! Can’t wait to try it!

[@mycreativelife-renee6315]

Yes! So generous with your sharing and loving making new clothes for me. Thank you for your wonderful teaching and spirit of sharing and community. ❤

[@kayk8123]

I am plus size and have always wanted overalls but talked myself out of them with the mindset they will make big look bigger. Fashion trends have changed and these are absolutely TOO stinking adorable not to try. Thank you so much Traci for giving me the inspo!!🦋❤ Squishy hug!!!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Aww yes! You should do it! Hugs back!!!😘💕💕💕💕

[@kayk8123]

Gosh, I hope I didn't wake you!

[@tmyershandmade978]

@kayk8123 oh no, I can rarely sleep past 3am🤗💕💕

[@tambrayork1652]

Awhile back I just gave up and got myself some overalls. I am heavy we all know I'm heavy. I got over it and got them anyway. I love them.

[@messyjessie2605]

Those were superrrrrr cute!!!! Absolutely loved the shower curtain butterflies! ❤️

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thanks so much! 😊🤗💖💖💖💖

[@paularezendes8199]

I really love your style, the laid-back teaching approach you have!!I am curious to know what y'all feel about a 60+ year old (me) wearing this this style of clothing.😮😊

[@terrys9798]

Honestly, I don't think age matters. I'm 70, and I'm trying to upcycle my entire wardrobe (through Tracy's videos) and become a hippy again like when i was a kid in the 60s and 70s! Why not? So fun! Tracy is so inspirational and a wonderful teacher!

[@Elizabeth-arb22]

Ha ha, Paularezendes8199 and terrys9798, I'm 72, and I want to make and wear bib overalls like this. I don't really care if people think I'm a bit strange (they probably already do, ha ha). I want to be a hippy again too!

[@tmyershandmade978]

You wear anything your heart desires!😘💕💕💕💕

[@tmyershandmade978]

I love that so much!!!🤗💕💕💕💕

[@tmyershandmade978]

Love that!!!😘💕💕💕

[@shelleysteward3041]

I never thought to look at shower curtains as a resource for large print fabrics. That’s an awesome tip! Thank you!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much!!🤗💕💕💕

[@chattykathie7129]

Can’t wait to see what you do with the butterflies from the shower curtain. My daughter and I have done several pairs of overalls, a rose pair and a butterfly pair. I have one more pair of thrifted overalls. I don’t know what I’ll do on those. I work at a local nonprofit thrift store.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Love that you and your daughter do this together!!!😘💕💕💕💕

[@valarieosborne2958]

I'm actually in process of doing a pair of overalls with large rose's from thrifted sheets and bird fabric from Hobby Lobby. Thanks for your new video!😊

[@tmyershandmade978]

Love that!!!🤗💕💕💕

[@aussiemachandmadeeverything]

Hi Tracy, ive just subscribed to yr channel, ive watched all your videos & forget to subscribe. Yr amazing i love what you do, so inspirational and i just wanted to say in some of yr videos ive heard you say, im 56 and dont feel amazing any more, im 56 & i dont look as amazing as you, im tired mother of 5 children 4 of them adults, you inspire me to change my wardrobe & get fit again, thanks for being you, amazing ! 😊 from Aussie

[@tmyershandmade978]

Aww I appreciate that so so much!! Thank you 🤗❤❤❤❤

[@tricias6498]

Love love love these. Thank you for the easy approach. I find myself so afraid to do things wrong, but you make your projects with ease. Can’t wait to start mine.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Aww thank you! Have fun!😘💕💕💕

[@CraftyLoops]

They are super cute Traci. And who knew shower curtains could be so useful and stylish! Stunning overalls. Lee xx

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you!!🤗💕💕💕

[@dianapayton6418]

Shower curtain applique, lol. I love it. Your videos have really helped me to be braver and take more chances with my sewing. Thanks so much!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Aww I love that!! 🤗💕💕💕💕

[@LouLouMeyer]

This is my fave so far, I think! I love it! I am so bummed, I just donated a cactus shower curtain that would have been amazing. You never cease to amaze us! Thank you!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Aww I love the cactus idea.. shoot.😘💞💞💞

[@janstetler9888]

I love this! Actually I have thought about using shower curtains, but you have just validated the idea. Now I have to do it, You are so creativek Keep these videos coming. THANK YOU SO MUCH 😊 And actually I just purchased a pair!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Awww yayy! Have fun!🤗💕💕💕

[@teresajones5121]

I have been watching your channel for only about 2 weeks. And I love it. You are so talented. You really are blessed for your talent. You make just what I love. Boho hippie vintage to. Kinda all put together and it’s beautiful. Now I need to know where do you go to see and shop some. But I am a size 14 to 16. And tall. But your talent is amazing. Thanks for being on you tube so I can see all the beautiful things you make. And you do it like it’s so easy. And at ease. One show I was watching you were making a skirt. Black and I think it had a little white. Not sure. But you said you made a mistake and you had to take off where the was some ruffling on it. And it didn’t bother you at all. You just redone it. But that’s good to so we can see how it is for y’all to that has these shows on you tube. It helps me. I am just starting sewing a little. And you have made it for me to really want to keep it up. And learn how to relax and enjoy. Thank you ma’am.

[@tmyershandmade978]

I appreciate that so so much! Thank you for watching and for the kind words!😘💕💕💕💕

[@jacquelineremus8674]

Finally got a pair of overalls cheap. Clearance at Walmart.....had to rewatch this video and now to get started.:)

[@tmyershandmade978]

Yayyyy! Have fun!🤗💕💕💕💕

[@sharronchurch6740]

I'll do thankful for the tip of hammering the sideseams!!! Brilliant.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so so much!😘💞💞💞💞

[@harlonation254]

You make me smile. I just adore your creations!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Awww thank u!❤❤❤❤

[@rosepetal9026]

So Wonderful! Thank you for showing "how to" videos. I am one that has been afraid to chop down a garment and never knowing what to do next. You have been an inspiration as I watch your videos, it's helped me to have confidence and to go ahead and cut away, so what! it's a thrift find, right! . I have always loved the boho layered look and now I can create my own. I'm seeing that over time, I can just take my garment and create away and on a whim at times, right now I'm slow moe........ it's a ok. No one out there has been so consistent with the same looks..... I'm parking myself right here at your video side. 😉💞

[@tmyershandmade978]

Awwww I love that, thank you so much!!!🤗💞💞💞💞

[@deniserichards6126]

What a darling project! But then everything you do is! Thanks for sharing your ideas.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Awww thank you so much 😘💕💕💕

[@razzberriberet]

Gawd! I wish I could sew. I am obsessed with these bibs. 💜💜💜

[@tmyershandmade978]

🤗💕💕💕💕

[@pamfrank3962]

Looks great...my new project ❤

[@roannalebron2010]

I must watch your videos over and over and honestly can’t remember if I’ve left a comment 😘❤️ I have to say overalls are just about one of my favourite things to wear. These are awesome Traci and I can’t wait to do a pair using a shower curtain 💕😭 love that you have shown us how to make them oversized ❤❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

Awww thank u so much, have fun!🤗💞💞💞💞

[@lisaestrella3831]

Thanks for showing that adding fabric to the sides could make it fit loosely. I thought of doing that to a project but didn’t know if it would look nice. I like how you added the denim sides and it looks like it was intentional. Maybe even some print would look cute. Thanks again Tracey. 🥰

[@tmyershandmade978]

My pleasure! Thank you so much! Yes, printed fabric would be super cute!❤❤❤💖

[@piratessalyx7871]

Tracy…I love the butterfly applications…wow!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much!🤗💞💞💞💞💞

[@gabrieleapfelbaum]

Today I did a trouser like yours, but in beige with patterned applications. Thanks for the idea, looks great! It is a lot of work! Greetings from Austria

[@tmyershandmade978]

Love that!!!🤗💞💞💞💞

[@user-nf1yi4zm4e]

Трейси Спасибо!!!❤❤❤ ты большая умничка!!! Молодец!!!🎉🎉🎉😊

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much!!!🤗💕💕💕💕💕

[@tonyaclaxton4925]

Omg my fav. I’m so happy you made another video with overalls ❤❤❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much!!😘💕💕💕💕

[@shelleysteward3041]

I had just finished a pair of large floral bib overalls. I found large beautiful flowers on seventy sheet and curtain sets at an estate sale.

[@tmyershandmade978]

So fun!!!!😘💕💕💕

[@d3bbi3W]

❤❤FaBuLoUs❤❤, I think I should make a pair for myself, thank you for sharing TrAci

[@tmyershandmade978]

You should! Thank you!🤗❤❤❤❤

[@czariva8094]

Love love love you and love love love your creations! Thanks🙌🙌

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much!!😘💞💞💞💞

[@wildwoman8494]

They are stinking cute as. Love them.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you!😘💞💞💞💞

[@beckyhepburn7460]

fab as always Traci, i just love watching your videos, thankyou for sharing

[@tmyershandmade978]

My pleasure! Thank you so much for watching!😘💕💕💕💕

[@suzanneleblanc1077]

I like the way you explain every step!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you!😘💕💕💕

[@pamconsidine9606]

It is always so fun to see what you create!! Thank you! 😊

[@tmyershandmade978]

Aww thank you!!🤗💞💞💞💞

[@michelleterry424]

That turned out to be really pretty

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much 🤗💕💕💕💕

[@melodyintime]

Love!! Great thinkin' on the shower curtains.💓🦋💓

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much 😘💕💕💕

[@suzannecampbell185]

I love your overalls!! the yellow t-shirt goes great!!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you!😊❤❤❤❤

[@kccreates5628]

I am so thrilled to find your channel! You have amazing finesse with fabric. I love your style. You're a gifted teacher! So easy to follow too. I have been binge watching especially the upcycling using fabric applique. I will be selling some of my rose print fabric applique on my YT channel soon. I've been hunting great fabric for about two weeks now and have some to share. If anyone is interested. Stay tuned... Thanks again Tracy for a wonderful channel! x kccreates

[@tmyershandmade978]

That's so wonderful!!!🤗💕💕💕💕

[@valmarshall4849]

Oh WOWSERS I absolutely love these 💕💕💕

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you!!🥰🥰🥰

[@jayneward6649]

I absolutely love your dungarees ❤❤❤❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much!🤗💞💞💞💞

[@judycopeland1995]

OOOOH THEY ARE JUST DARLING !!!❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you!!!😘💕💕💕💕

[@cindytheriault4105]

Wowzaaaa…another INCREDIBLE sew ❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much!!!🤗💞💞💞

[@FancyRavenmoon]

First time watching!! Love Loved what you did to the overalls! Interesting!!! And pretty!! I’m going to do it!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Yayyy! Have fun 🤗💕💕💕💕💕

[@chattykathie7129]

I’ve thrifted old tablecloths for large prints!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Great idea!!!🤗💞💞💞

[@sundancethrifter4242]

Great video! Love your creative mind and excellent instruction.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so so much 🤗💞💞💞💞

[@margogreen8619]

That look super cool and fun, love it!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you!🤗💞💞💞💞

[@loanasantos4202]

You are amazing!! As always 🙌👌💕🫶

[@tmyershandmade978]

Aww thank you!!!🤗💕💕💕💕

[@katherinemooney4396]

Gorgeous! As usual!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much!!🤗💞💞💞💞

[@cathymoore1935]

Love these! And love how easy you make the process!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much 🤗💕💕💕

[@Cavaughan57]

You are too much fun!!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Aww! Thank you 🤗💞💞💞

[@samiraadams6980]

Hallelujah what I was looking for, thank you so much, so cute I need me like 10 of these. You rock girl.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Love that! Thank you so much 🤗💕💕💕

[@cjhenderson9910]

Happy Pants🥰‼️

[@tmyershandmade978]

😊😊💞💞💞💞

[@Frankiesdiylife]

Just tóoooo stinking CUTE!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you!!😘💞💞💞💞

[@Bluebird_Legacy]

Love these !

[@carolinetarau7841]

Iove all your work love you ideas

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much!😊💕💕💕💕

[@mayramartinez9444]

Hi Traci, I use showercurtains from Shein and also pillow covers, inexpensive and they wash very nice. 😊😊😊

[@tmyershandmade978]

Love the tip! Thank you!🤗❤❤❤❤

[@christinetrites2616]

you did a great job, thank you for sharing.

[@tmyershandmade978]

My pleasure, thank you🥰💕💕💕

[@bentlife2541]

I'm so in love with this!!!! Thank you!!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much!🤗💞💞💞💞

[@jenniferbernard7444]

LOVE LOVE LOVE! thank you!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much!!!🤗💞💞💞💞

[@paulinemarr586]

Wonderfully gorgeous!!!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much 🤗💕💕💕💕

[@kerrygirl2003]

So darn cute!!! Love these so much ❤ Ty for the inspiration

[@tmyershandmade978]

Aww my pleasure 😘💞💞💞💞

[@jacquelineremus8674]

Oh wow! So cute!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you 🤗💕💕💕💕

[@dorethastyles4810]

Love it!!! ❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you!🥰💖💖💖

[@vernesmit553]

So, so gorgeous!! Can’t wait to try this!!! Keep them coming!!! ❤️

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much!!😘💞💞💞💞💞

[@carolbarbee5653]

These are so so cute❤❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much 😘💕💕💕💕

[@calilovebug3897]

Spectacular!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you!😘💞💞💞

[@robyn3349]

Super cute!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you! 😊💕💕💕💕

[@DaretoDream814]

Love it! Thanks for the inspiration. 😍

[@tmyershandmade978]

My pleasure, thank YOU so much for watching 😘💕💕💕💕

[@glendacox6540]

Super cute!!!❤❤❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

🥰💖💖💖💖

[@christinej2358]

Super cute! ❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you! 😊❤❤❤

[@odettepeters7493]

Beautiful! I like the tip about gold thread!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you!🤗💕💕💕💕

[@suzee5212]

I actually just thrifted a cotton shower curtain that had big blue flowers on it to try to do some jeans. I think it was Martha Stewart.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Omgosh! We think alike! Love it😘💕💕💕💕

[@abjealva]

Your creations are amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much!!!🤗💞💞💞💞

[@haleyjae4145]

Fabulous !❤❤❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much 🤗💕💕💕💕

[@krickette5569]

Super Cute!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you!🤗💕💕💕

[@lynnnickerson6334]

WOW,!! They turned out great! You inspired me to do this!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Aww yayyy! Have fun!🤗💕💕💕💕

[@bgcrow1]

What a great idea Tracey! I always wanted to enlarge bibs! Beautiful, finished piece!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much!🤗💕💕💕

[@Lanna_grey]

Tracey you are a magician! A hard worker and a great fellow!Admired for your work!😘

[@tmyershandmade978]

Awww thank u so so much!!😘💞💞💞

[@Esthers_Hippie_Shop]

So So cuuuuuutee !!!! I just LOVE them Traci, you never cease to amaze !!! 🤩🥰❤❤💛💛🧡🧡

[@tmyershandmade978]

Aww thank you!!🤗💞💞💞💞

[@shannanberry]

We love you!!!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Aww love you!!😘💕💕💕💕

[@kimdeal1027]

❤Traci, i love watching your vids. You make me happy just by watching! Thanks for explaining all the details. You are sooo sweet for sharing your beautiful work and time! ❤BTW the overalls are adorable!

[@tmyershandmade978]

You are the sweetest! Thank you so much 😘💞💞💞💞

[@olena1459]

🔥 Wow!!! like always!!!♥

[@tmyershandmade978]

😘💕💕💕💕💕

[@jadefreeman8901]

I love theses I made some from the ones u made earlier so cute great idea with the shower curtain 🥰

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you!🤗💕💕💕

[@user-cb5fq2dd4t]

Очень стильно! Супер! ❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you!🤗💕💕💕💕

[@lisagattis163]

I loves these! I get 5he butterflys

[@tmyershandmade978]

Lol!!! Thank you!😘💕💕💕

[@65silvanina]

Loooove this 😍 😍 😍

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you!❤❤❤❤

[@kimspratto9968]

Tracie (Spell?) Hey girl, I just bought the electric sissors through your affiliate link... They are Cyber Monday sale and I got them for $38! So excited.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Aww yayyyy! Thank you!🤗💞💞💞💞💞

[@olirnaom512]

Очередной шедевр!🌹❤️🙌🤗☀️💃🎉

[@tmyershandmade978]

Awww thank u!!🤗💞💞💞

[@veronicastackhouse9105]

As always you NAIL IT. THESE ARE SUPER COOL!!!. LOVE THE BUTTERFLIES BEAUTIFUL. Yes shower curtains are amazing for up cycling and creating. They make wonderful beach wrap skirts and beach dusters because of the water resistance in the fabric and it drys fast.😊 in Most of them... the fabric is soft. And now you have taught me something else that their great for. You're the best Tracy. I Thoroughly enjoyed this diy . And as for certain and for sure I'm never ever disappointed ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

Beach wraps! Brilliant!🤗💖💖💖💖

[@veronicastackhouse9105]

@@tmyershandmade978 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@user-gu2js9zp7g]

So wonderful, haha I have been eyeing my shower curtain for weeks😂. Love your beautiful work ❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

Lol! Love that!🤗💕💕💕

[@sharronchurch6740]

Great... thanks!

[@tmyershandmade978]

My pleasure 😘💞💞💞

[@lalagamma4452]

Exquisite! 🐞🐞🐞

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you!🤗💕💕💕

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

These are so cute on you. I love that butterfly on your lower back. Have you tried quilt fabric shops? Their fabric is usually 100% cotton; and, they have beautiful prints. I always shop at quilt shops for fabrics that I can fussy cut for applique projects.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you! I need to check out quilt fabric shops, thanks for the tip!🤗💕💕💕

[@ilenegardner3784]

Hi Traci... I wondered in future if you could work on an Overall Layered Dress. I know it's cut off and layers/trim etc added etc. I'm sure Overall Shorts could be cut too. I'm a Beginner and Always Learning from You and your Wonderful Tutorials. Thank You. ❤😊❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

I will see what I can do 🤗💕💕💕💕

[@ilenegardner3784]

I can send you some pics of some I have saved if like. ❤

[@Fine_art_atelier_]

فكرة رائعة 💯💯💯👏👏👏

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much 🤗💕💕💕💕

[@thecat5620]

Love💕

[@tmyershandmade978]

😘💕💕💕💕

[@dorijean6614]

I have a pair that are to small. I was wondering how they would look with that side panel. They are darling. I love them. ❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you!!!🤗💞💞💞

[@julierosie62]

Love this! I would never have thought of putting in a side panel that way, so clever! I wondered, I have a denim dress and it’s a really awkward length on me, just below my knee, I want to make it longer. Maybe you have some ideas? I’ve looked to see if you’d done a video on that but I can’t find one 🤔 ❤

[@cathycansew9573]

She’s got an adorable long coat she made from a dress that might give you an Idea ! It’s the one where she’s used the Italian wedding blanket Oh and a long Denim Jacket too made from a Denim dress

[@tmyershandmade978]

You could always add lace or a subtle denim ruffle😘💞💞💞

[@julierosie62]

@@cathycansew9573 oh I know the one! Thanks ☺️

[@julierosie62]

@@tmyershandmade978 ah a ruffle might do it, thanks! ☺️

[@SuZ3945]

WoW! WoW! WoW!

[@tmyershandmade978]

😘💖💖💖💖💖

[@brendaseverns9704]

You are a genius, Traci!!! Love these! What did you put under your jeans while you were bleaching them? It was something white on your wood table. Thanks again for sharing your creativity! Brenda🪻

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much! The white on the table is some sort of wall paneling I got from a hardware store. I leave it on my table all of the time.🤗❤❤❤

[@brendaseverns9704]

@@tmyershandmade978 what a great idea! I knew I was holding on to some leftover paneling for a reason! 😉🥰 Thank you! B