How to Upcycle your Wardrobe!

[@emmkaa2099]

LOL, in the Junk Journal world we call it "hoarding"... buying stuff and keeping it for "something" but not knowing what that "something" is and being afraid to use it because what if something better comes along AFTER we've used it on "this" thing - whatever "this" thing is. Junk journals are made from - well - JUNK - so you can imagine the bits and pieces of paper and fabric I've got stuffed into boxes and bags "just in case". 😂😂. I really enjoyed your vid and feel two things coming on... a binge watch fest and a trip to the thrift store! Thanks for the inspiration! Greetings from the southern California desert, MK 😁🌵❤️

[@rhonddalesley]

Try having ADHD/autism with a lot of hobby hopping having gone on throughout your life and having a LOT of ‘junk’, the ‘but it might come in handy one day’ stuff stashed in your house. Thankfully my brain is wired in such a way that I obsess over organising everything so at least it’s all neat and tidy but I spend more time organising than I do using any of it 🤣

[@jseidel70js]

I call it my stash extras. 😂

[@diannajohnston4558]

I’m an art/junk journalist and couldn’t agree more!!!!!!

[@taylorseal5280]

For the last dress, I just couldn't stop thinking it would look so lovely with a faux corset/lace up detail added! The shape of the pink section is just perfect for it! Loved the idea of how you did the panels. Has got me thinking more creatively about how I could size up clothes besides just side panels. And the addition of the pleats where the panel attached really leveled up the look! Thanks for sharing your video :)

[@tricia2701]

OMG! Yes I “save” stuff, especially lace, but don’t want to cut into it!

[@AtHomeWithMercedes]

I am shocked that you didnt fix that zip! The dress was gorgeous! But the top came out good 😊

[@beatricevancroonenborg9465]

Adore the whole thrift mentality in a younger person. It shows a sense of creativity within boundaries. And you’re wealthier for it. Good on you!

[@marypeterson1053]

The green is wonderful.

[@lindsaycooke361]

why didnt u just fix the zipper?

[@Jennifer_Lewis_Beach_Living]

Yes, for that floral dress, all I would have done is replaced the zipper because the dress is lovely as it is.

[@michaelsnider2484]

I agree.

[@pawsoffriendship5007]

With the left over yellow top piece....white tshirt and that top as a vest. !

[@juliedembowski9039]

When I add panels to clothes I like to add them to the sides

[@katescreativejourney]

I can't watch anymore. 😂

[@diana1096]

Make shorts with the bottom of the flowers dress. Cute little summer outfit!

[@melissasweeting-percentie6679]

Madam, your channel is a blessing to me. I thought I was the only one stashing and hoarding loved fabs and trims lol

[@hannahcatherine2832]

No way, you have no idea how much I have!!

[@rhonddalesley]

If you type in ‘fabric stash’ or ‘fabric haul’ in the KZbin search bar you’ll see just how much of a stash most sewists have 🤣

[@irenehynes7536]

You are not alone! I have lots and lots of stash….with plans galore…not enough time…but eventually, I will.😊

[@MormorMb]

I have a sewing room and 2 material rooms lol

[@johnmelissaziech6207]

I've found that investing in a walking foot to use on slippery fabrics is really worth it for neatly sewn seams.

[@Aldestar7]

The green pants ❤are perfect with your color palette.

[@ConnieAcree]

I agree. Perfect color.

[@tulipsalinger1410]

that's all I have ever had is the old needle and thread method. also I thrift almost all my clothes and I love them so much I think finding them at the thrift store and saving them from the landfill makes me treasure them even more and I love old vintage stuff so much as well!

[@christyw9883]

Dont be afraid to replace a zipper! You do it once and have that knowledge for life! Watch a video first!

[@mimihaines2891]

This was the best video! You are a hoot. I really enjoyed your creativity, as well as your great attitude. Thanks for the entertainment. I need to now get a sewing machine.

[@eeddoosshh]

Lovely video, and lovely garments! Hope you get a lot more wear out of them now :) Quick tip from an avid upcycler to another :) for the skirt with the "sewn-in" elastic: You can still add a new elastic, without seam ripping and removing the old one. Just use the existing tunnel and add your elastic in there. Done 👍 hope this helps in your future upcycling endeavors!

[@hannahcatherine2832]

That’s a great idea!! 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@taylorseal5280]

This never occurred to me! Seems so obvious once you said it haha. Thanks for sharing

[@theeggtimertictic1136]

Yes that's what I always do ... I'm doing it with my daughter's pjs today. Everything seems obvious in hindsight 😊

[@carlahager]

Love the floral top !!!!

[@prosie1968]

Since you don’t like the ties of that yellow blouse, maybe you can deconstruct that to lengthen the crop. I did like the hot pink but I would have stitched in the ditch but the trim is also very cute.

[@uktree1]

A tiny bit of black dye might just tone those bright green trousers down. I keep stuff too! I even cut off the ribbon inside garments that they sew in to keep them hangers.

[@lyndaendicott361]

I do the same.

[@jackieruffoni5750]

The multi colour dress was beautiful. You could have either changed the zip OR shortened the original zip by binding the bottom of the zip with cotton and sewing up the back centre seam more to cover the repaired zip bottom. Reinforce with more stitching maybe by hand. Then you would still have a dress. Tip, Amazon have a range of replacement zip parts in various colour tones for future reference.

[@sandilee5744]

I am 67 years old. And when I got the first glimpse of those green pants I thought whoa. But when you had them on, I loved the color

[@susanramsay4189]

I follow a gal named Olga at "Ageberry" She had a list of things to do if you spill coffee on a blouse. Her last resort was to intentionally spill more coffee on the blouse and make it an artsy print. I think she even added color to one or used lighter coffee to get a variety of tones.

[@ireneterpstra1366]

I thought the green pants were perfect. But that's just me and what I like.

[@julierosie62]

I love that little fringed top more than I liked the dress, and I liked the dress a lot! If you have any more trim a cute pair of shorts would be amazing made from the skirt. Like a little 1950s set! So many possibilities, I hope you post more upcycling videos cos you have fabulous ideas, you’ve really inspired me cos I have a pile to do too! Thank you so much ❤

[@abundantlyinspired]

The "this will only take 5 mins" is the Been There Done That echo of every sewer and upcycler😁I loved seeing your upcycles..... Well done!!!!❤❤❤🎉

[@pjadventure6285]

OMG! I’m just like that !! SAVE IT FOR JUST “INCASE”! When does just “incase” come?? Now that I’m in my 50’s I catch myself doing it & stop . So good for you for catching & changing yourself while your young.

[@irenehynes7536]

Hahaha…I’m 72 and still doing it…I always see something else in the things I’ve saved…

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

Thanks for the tips! Regarding the waist band elastic being attached to the waist band... It prevents any shifting of the gathers. They stay completely and exactly where they need to be. It also prevents the elastic from twisting, so I do it all the time. I think the trick is using a longer stitch length, and quality elastic. Maybe fast fashion ready-to-wear companies make adorable clothes but do it with low quality textiles and notions? resulting in funky waist bands, broken zippers, etc.

[@carolg.6838]

I received a new dress with tags from someone who wanted to pass it along. It had long sleeves and I could not get my hands through the cuff. I didn't know thrift stores would take something that needed elastic replaced. They should have an upcycle section.

[@sarahkinsey5434]

Non-roll elastic is thick and stays put without twisting

[@gurgleblurgle7345]

I love the the color of those green pants. Beautiful.

[@ardelladavis5066]

I love the green pants…

[@angelamcentee1277]

You did a wonderful job on the dress, love that shade of pink. Also great job with the ruffle top, you made the right choice.

[@marylowe8617]

That color of green is great!

[@nancyhansen8844]

So fun to watch your videos. Keep up the upcycling it's great!

[@terpinator24]

I appreciate you doing this! Your transparency about the process is somthing I found to be corroborated in my own sewing redos! I too have redone some skirts with the same pesky sewn-in elastic! They are a bear!

[@connieacree4006]

The green is perfect.😊❤

[@jonnaborosky8836]

Enjoyed your vid very much! You and I seem to think in much the same ways. I like your "Go for it" attitude!

[@livingauthenticallyonmyownterm]

I get you! I Junk Journal, and whenever I find something I like online or thrifting, I’ll get it, but then I might not think it will work with the Journal I’m doing, so I will put it to the side for the exact Journal I might make later. My craft room is full of pieces for me to put into a specific Journal, but I don’t know which one yet. I just found you tonight, and I’m so glad. Love everything you’ve done. Now where is my sewing machine … ❤

[@susannacollinson9821]

Love, love the pink trim as the finishing touch. And, yes; I'm sure lots of us keep bits & bobbs. Your approach to individual design is highly entertaining. Looking forward to future videos & more great sewing tips😊

[@amrheinfamily]

I enjoyed experiencing your thought process in figuring out these projects! Thank you!

[@magdalenamartinez2273]

Hi Hannah Catherine! Magdalena here. So nice to find your channel. 💫I too grew up with Gram, Mom and Aunts all sewing. I too, have various stacks of beautiful thrift store finds, sale rack deals, old ward rob pieces, patterns and fabrics with good intentions, bags of silks, laces, linens and ribbons. Once in a while, I will hem this or cut that. I just watched and subscribed! You are awesome! I completely enjoyed your video, your directness, honesty, and share in your can do, save it all -repurposing vision♻ I can make that work attitude! Especially with a husband helping to boot! 💞 Very Sweet. Thanks for sharing, and for the encouragement to jump back into sewing. Sending Best, Magdalena

[@teresajasmer1358]

Fantastic, creative work. I sat & soaked it all up. NOT me, to be this brave. I love green & want to wear those " new" pants?😅

[@lillianbland2712]

Very clever... nice way to help others change their outfits and make some pocket money

[@shelmasubmarine3306]

I really enjoyed you fixing all these clothes, I'm currently in the mindset of upcycling the clothes I have before adding more and more to my wardrobe and this really inspires ❤

[@sues4370]

I appreciate your approach to sewing -glad your channel came up on my feed.

[@annakasper6141]

I just today stumbled across your channel and have watched a few of your videos. I really like watching you do your garment upcycles! It helps give me ideas of how to tackle making changes to my own garments. Thank you for making videos like this.

[@jhjln8712]

It seems like all my store-bought elastic is sewn in, but using a stretch stitch. Nothing seems to use a casing but home sewing patterns. I’m always having to unpick completely! Great job on the black floral dress. The pink ruffles really helped to tie in the pink panels and make it all seem intentional. You’re right- lots of tutorials out there on making clothes smaller; maybe not so many on making them bigger. I gained a lot of sudden weight due to medication, and added LOTS of panels to lots of my clothes 😂.

[@djoy4ly317]

YAY! LOVE THE TWIRLY, SWIRLY DRESS WITH THE PANEL INSERTS!!

[@KathyKottmeierArt]

Wow! I learned so much from your video and had so much fun watching! Thanks for sharing your successes AND fails? Love your upbeat personality!

[@katiebeantown7355]

I LOVE the idea to show how to make things bigger! That’s hardly ever tackled in tutorials. I like the direction you took by making the panels a design feature. I tailor & hack clothing sometimes too & I often use a coordinating ditsy or polka dot in similar colors or a contrasting plaid or geometric. 😊

[@albarodriguezcollantes5615]

Thank you for adding that last piece 😊😊😊😊💜💜💜

[@lindasivilich528]

Love tour approach to the different items. Thank you.

[@epicnamepwns1242]

If an article of apparel would otherwise be destined for donation or the rag bin it's definitely up-cycling to find a way to rescue it - even if it's almost new.

[@critchley999]

Love watching your channel on a boring wet Sunday afternoon. I love the way you fast forward everything as I get bored when people show everything in real time. I have a blouse that I've been wanting to make smaller and you have inspired me to give it a go. I was sorry that you destroyed that pretty floral dress though for the sake of a tiny bit of zipper that you could have oversewn just above the break and taken the seam up higher to cover it. Wasn't too keen on the pink fringed top but then that's just me. I love the fact that you make mistakes too and aren't afraid to show it. xx

[@lilolmecj]

I have been sewing for a long time. About eighteen months ago my daughter gave me a dress that she got for $2, and it was made of nice fabric, but very frumpy. It took me a long time to decide how to approach it. It had dolman sleeves, and the bodice was too big, just way too much fabric. And it wasn’t least 6” too long. I finally decided to cut off the dolman extensions, which left a big gap in the side seam. I was able to use the fabric I had cut off the length to fill in and create more of a regular sleeveless look. It is pretty cute now. All that talking to say just take your time to sort how to do it, it might be simple, or it might take some thinking.

[@janice2992]

The dress that was too small is great. That is a real achievement well done. I liked all of your upcycles.👍💖

[@janice2992]

Yes love we crafter's are all collectors and love our stash. I really enjoyed watching you it's been a long time since I did any sewing because I have M.E.. I am so glad you came up on my phone. I will be bing watching you then back to my sewing pile. Thank you 💖

[@marianwooten6110]

Love your cheerful attitude! I'm actually up cycling a shawl and adding binding. Have fun! Thank you for your inspiration.

[@willworkforyarn4893]

Great projects. I like the green pants (on you, lol).

[@clarezimberlin8729]

Up cycling rocks. Thanks for showing your ideas & projects. Wow. The bespoke finished garments, in my opinion, were well worth your time & efforts. Thanks for featuring the ideas for making clothes to fit a larger size. I'm a new fan.

[@tamaramitchell28]

Loved watching your video !!! You did a great job !

[@onlyyou725]

I enjoyed your "flips" creativity is my jam. I hope to see more of your videos. That husband trying to fix your machine was awesome to see. He just dove right in like a pro. Too bad he couldn't fix it but we can be good at everything. ❤

[@barbraarchibeque]

Love the green, even more green 😍

[@susancheveralllong7694]

Im glad you didnt replace the zip. The top is great

[@hannahcatherine2832]

I think you are the FIRST person to say this!! I’ve gotten soooo many comments on this video upset that I cut it in half, but I just knew I wouldn’t wear that style of dress, and I HATE sewing zippers!!!

[@minerva5025]

Hi Hannah , yes maybe a bit neon yellow yet I think is so beautiful.gorgeous

[@joc0553]

Love, loved the green of the pants!! I am old sewist! You are a joy to watch!

[@jolenejoleeene]

Making matching shorts out of that white floral dress would look so amazing. I like the "winging it" style of this content. Thanks!

[@user-jx1ig5gl7g]

Well done on the dress. I am impressed with your ingenuity. I agree with going with your heart. There is a point in every project where I want to scrap it but I keep going until I’m happy with it.

[@ZeldaSews]

Hi. I was listening to you as I was walking through Dollar Tree! Awesome.

[@Peaceflag47]

Love the print blouse with the big flowy collar!

[@TanyaLee-ot5hw]

I just came across your video and omg, I'm so glad I did! I've just started upcycling clothes that I already own because I've gain a little bit of weight and don't have the money to go out and buy new ones atm. So your ideas and techniques have given me some inspiration. So thank you and I can't wait to watch and learn some more! 😊

[@hannahcatherine2832]

I’ve been having to do that same thing!!

[@dsolmes22]

I love your green dyed pants!!!

[@nancyhaynes4459]

Your dress turned out so cute. Good for you.

[@leegurl915]

Love your upcycles!

[@angelamajor4034]

I just found your videos and REALLY enjoyed watching! I subscribed too! You inspire me to start working on my redo/repair stack!

[@robinmcmahon8027]

Love your style!

[@leigh7802]

Your creativity and bravery are inspiring. What a fun channel you've created. I'll be watching and saving ideas from you...keep it up, you're doing great!

[@Lindsteadtify]

You are adorable. I love your upcycle ideas and your presentation. 🎉

[@cherylbaker473]

Super creative. Thank you for sharing. First time viewing.

[@jcampbell100]

Thanks good work on all the pieces.

[@juliepiper7058]

Oh my goodness listening to you is like having a conversation with somebody except that you can’t reply right back but cheers, he saves stuff, yes I bought a bunch of fabric when I was in Europe last summer it’s so valuable and so beautiful I haven’t even touched it, I know that is very silly!

[@elizabeth79547]

You are inspiring. Thanks for sharing.

[@MorriganSlayde]

Someone who has fabric stacked tight with their skeins of yarn is someone I need to follow.

[@nancyhaynes4459]

So glad you used the trim. It looks perfect on the skirt.

[@shereebarends1997]

You have just shown me myself. What I did in the past. I thought I was the only one thinking like you do.!

[@irenehynes7536]

Oh, and I loved the color of the green pants, too!

[@heidi6308]

I love thrifting! Currently upcycling some jeans into patchwork. Having so much fun!!

[@frannygrace2191]

You do such an amazing job explaining everything for the beginner upcycler. I enjoy your videos.

[@robinblack3865]

Your projects are great!!

[@RubyRudi]

You are such a good teacher. I learned so much from this one video that I can use, I am so grateful for you! Thank you❤

[@Chebawitch]

Love the green trousers. I think it's a really pretty shade.

[@Eataylor74]

Nice video. Such good ideas. And loved the final dress-so cute and “one of a kind”.

[@lorettawallace7811]

The black flowered looks great with the panels and ruffles

[@katiebeantown7355]

Sometimes when I’m missing just one button, I switch it for the top one & put a coordinating decorative button there. Or I just use the bottom button and put something low key or even just leave it with no button in the bottom spot. I don’t always button that one anyways especially if it’s tucked in

[@lizhumble9953]

I cut notions off of worn out clothes. Sturdy zippers, bra closures, buttons, and hardware. Why buy it when I have it already?

[@Dizzycow-Tina]

Me too … it’s something my Nan and mum always did , so I struggle to leave them on when getting rid of the clothes 💖💖

[@HeedGodsWord]

It is so cute what you did to the floral dress at the end of the video....the beads on the ruffle trim....oh my! That is genius! and adorable. Good job!

[@tricia2701]

So glad to see you again! You inspire me girl!💕

[@hannahcatherine2832]

🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@robertageo7338]

My favorite upcycling was the last dress. It looked beautiful. You are very creative 😊

[@helengibson8196]

So many great ideas. I also loved seeing your process for dying clothes. The last dress is beautiful. Would be lovely to wear to a garden party or high tea. 🌷

[@hannahcatherine2832]

I have never been to a garden party, but I am CONSTANTLY thinking about them because I love that aesthetic! Wonderful compliment 💕💕

[@chrissy24-7]

Glad i found you, i really enjoyed this. Wow that dress with the panels is against! I'm also in love with the top you changed the buttons on. I also sew a bit to UPCYCLE, and i knit and crochet. 🧶 New sub! ❤

[@meman6964]

I do that too! Start sewing 🧵 by thread color! Get as much done without rethreading machine

[@deannfrey3469]

That fringe is adorable. I was ‘ I don’t know…’ but once finished, adorable!

[@janetpaden8878]

Nicely done!!

[@delphablankinship519]

Your projects are awesome!

[@vickijones3608]

What a beautiful dye job so even and quite beautiful!

[@marypeterson1053]

I love the green slacks.