#SewUpcycle23

Here's my plans & ideas for the #SewUpcycle23 Challenge hosted by Becky from @NotesfromtheSewingRoom & Karen from @sewlittletime
Patterns Mentioned
Imby Flowy Top - Karmme Apparel:tinyurl.com/8jw64haf
Upcycle top - Atelier Charlotte Azou:tinyurl.com/2p83kh8a
Crys BackPack - Digital Pattern Library:tinyurl.com/2s3f2e3x
Rhea Dress - Tammy Handmade: tinyurl.com/muc7432s
Pietra Pants - Closet Core Patterns: tinyurl.com/yspjs5yr
Makerist Website where I bought my Rhea dress pattern: tinyurl.com/y5wasrx5
Book Mentioned: The Re:Fashion Wardrobe by Portia Lawrie amzn.to/3rnPdqk
Available here with a small commission to me at no extra cost to you
Videos mentioned
Last years #SewUpcycle22 inspiration video: • #SEWUPCYCLE22 Plans & ...
Last years #SewUpcycle22 reveal video: • October Makes & #sewup...
Last years #SewUpcycle22playlist: tinyurl.com/mh7p99yb
My Hacking video: • How to Pattern Hack ||...
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I'm wearing - Imby Flowy top - Karmme Apparel
The pattern can be found here: tinyurl.com/8jw64haf
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[@jennetthamilton971]

I love this challenge! So many ideas, so little time! I also have a quilted blanket that I want to make into a jacket using a vintage 1970's pattern. I always find your vlogs so inspiring.

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks so much Jennett, it’s a great challenge to get those ideas out of your head & into your wardrobe 👍

[@annettecowburn-sz8cq]

I can see you are in your element Sam with this challenge. You'll do well to get all that done in time for your hols. Yes, to the book review please. Have a great holiday.

[@Frugalisama]

I know Annette, I'm always overly ambitious but hopefully it'll motivate me to get something done, instead of leaving it until the day before the deadline 🤣

[@janetsmithies931]

Love your ideas Sam! I'm especially keen to see that quilted coat - it's going to be fabulous. Enjoy your holiday.

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you Janet, yes i had a fabulous time 👍

[@sewlittletime]

Loads of fantastic ideas Sam! Love the top you're wearing. Thanks so much for kicking off the tour for us. Will look forward to seeing what you upcycle. Have a lovely holiday xx

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks so much Karen & thanks for hosting the challenge once again 🤗

[@sallystapleton4237]

Love your ideas Sam…yes I would love a review of the book…have a great holiday 😊xx

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you - I will 👍

[@sewsarahstyle]

Love these ideas and especially love the quilt fabric!!!!❤ would also like to see more of the book too. Thanks!!

[@sewonsister]

I would love to see a review on that book. I like all your ideas!

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you - yes I'll put something together when I've made something from the book 👍

[@jenniferewart]

Great ideas Sam, searching out garments to upcycle from Charity shops and Car Boot Sales is for me the way forward. It is so rewarding to make a garment using a free pattern and fabric that may well have been on its way to landfill. Just love the top you are wearing, I shall be downloading the pattern ASAP !!!

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks so much Jennifer - yes I love a good rummage too. I recently discovered clothes exchanges which are also good fun (& a bit drier than the car boot!)

[@debsmadethis]

Ooo super Sam! Had forgotten about Portia s book! I refashioned a shirt last year ended up having to add an armscye gusset!!😁

[@buntywales533]

I really enjoyed your video Sam and would love to see a review on the book. Enjoy your holiday!

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you! Will do!

[@NotesfromtheSewingRoom]

It’s great you can join the challenge up with your holiday sewing makes. Great inspiration ❤ I love the top you are wearing, the gold detail is really pretty xx

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks so much for hosting the challenge again Becky, it's really gor my creative juices going 👍

[@sewchilled22]

I really enjoyed your vlog and I am looking forward to seeing your makes... You have inspired me to give an upcycle a go..... thankyou 😊

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you so much, so glad that I've encouraged you to give upcycling a go 👍

[@happilyeverafter4971]

Great projects! I'd love to see a review of that book. Sometimes books look much better than they are, so it would be nice to have some perspective!

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you, yes I know what you mean, I'll do a review once I get chance to make something from the book 👍

[@derynporter5287]

Great ideas! Please review the book!

[@Frugalisama]

Thank you, yes I will definitely do a review 👍

[@InAgatasCottage]

Fantastic video as always, Sam :) love your ideas

[@Frugalisama]

Glad you like them Agata 🤗

[@janetwilliams7705]

You always inspire me. Thank you!

[@Frugalisama]

Aw thank you so much for your lovely comment Janet 🤗

[@bohemiansusan2897]

I have a soft mustard yellowish Queen sheet to turn into a wing tip collar shirt. Will take a while to sew up.

[@Frugalisama]

Ooh sounds lovely 👍

[@bohemiansusan2897]

@@Frugalisama it is and I no longer have a queen bed. I used the fitted sheet to make two shepherd's costumes a few years back. I made a toddler dress out of the pillowcases for the Salvation Army Xmas charity. Now I want to create period inspired shirts to work into my current wardrobe. I'm kind of stuck in a rut right now. My current clothes are in good shape after 7-11 years of regular wear and laundering. Because they aren't worn out, I must wait to replace them. I want them now 😆

[@karenbensdon4643]

Really enjoyed this because you’ve inspired me to up cycle 2 shirts into the up cycle shirt. Have been holding on to them though they don’t fit me because I love the fabrics. Would love to see your review of the book!!

[@Frugalisama]

Glad that I inspired you 🤗

[@evanick823]

yes, please book review would be interesting.

[@Frugalisama]

yes I'll put something together when I've made something from it

[@kaywilliams3435]

The top you are wearing is beautiful Sam. You’ve shown us some brilliant ideas and clothes that you have made. Please do a book review.😊

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks Kay, yes I'll put something together when I've made somehing from it 👍

[@seasidestitches615]

Awesome ideas Sam, I’m planning to convert a Monsoon dress I wore for our son’s evening wedding celebration 12 years ago, and has been unworn ever since, into a Kimono-type robe if I can, or something else usable if not. Looking forward to seeing your transformed garments. Have a great holiday, Susan x

[@Frugalisama]

That sounds like a lovely idea Susan 👍

[@Lorij83]

I definitely want to see your finished projects.

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks, I'll do a follow up video at the end of the month 👍

[@cathyswope5174]

Would appreciate a review of the book

[@Frugalisama]

Ok Cathy I will put something together once I've had chance to sew something from it 👍

[@lisahalmshaw1275]

Brill ideas Sam. I have a ton of pretty tiered sundresses from a Spanish market…not my style at all but loved the fabrics, thinking of a statement sleeve Biba inspired top. Hope I can find the time 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@Frugalisama]

Ooh that sounds like a fab idea 👍

[@ChristineSewsALot]

Yes to review!

[@annerobinson647]

Thanks you're a font of inspiration as ever. Enjoy your holiday 🌞🍹

[@Frugalisama]

Thanks so much Anne - I will 👍

[@sequingirlie]

Thank you for so really great ideas. I've thought about getting the book yiu shared and i woild be interested in yiur thoughts.

[@Frugalisama]

Glad that you enjoyed the video, I'll do the review once I've made something from the book 👍

[@jennyturner6399]

🍓🧶🌈💙

[@robynlaszlo6128]

Great ideas thank you

[@Frugalisama]

Glad you like them, thanks for watching!