Upcycling & Redo
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The Secret Safety Pin Method: How to Resize Big Jeans Without a Belt or Sewing
A $6 thrifted pair of jeans was too big. Then I used a safety pin to resize them in 60…
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The Ice Dyeing Method: How to Give Plain White Basics a Luxury Designer Watercolor Look
Turn plain white basics into luxury designer-looking watercolor pieces with the ice dyeing method. Full step-by-step guide, tips, and troubleshooting…
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How to Use Fabric Glue to Turn Old Flare Jeans into a Trendy Denim Maxi Skirt
Turn old flare jeans into a trendy denim maxi skirt with zero sewing. This fabric glue method walks through the…
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The 10-Minute No-Sew Hack to Turn an Oversized Thrifted Blazer into a Chic Cropped Jacket
A $200 cropped blazer was sitting in my cart. Instead, I thrifted an oversized blazer for $8 and cut it.…
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The ‘No-Sew’ Revolution: 5 Ways to Hem Your Thrifted Pants Using Only a $4 Tape
I can't sew. I don't own a sewing machine. But I've hemmed over 20 pairs of thrifted pants using $4…
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How to Turn Your Grandma’s Vintage Scarves Into a $60 ‘Reformation’ Style Halter Top
I almost spent $68 on a Reformation halter top. Then I realized I could make the same thing from my…
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The $2 ‘Pantry’ Hack for Removing Stubborn Stains from Your Favorite Designer Bags
I spilled oil on my $1,200 designer bag. A professional cleaning would cost $300. I fixed it with $0.50 of…
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The $5 ‘Rit Dye’ Challenge: How to Give Your Faded Black Jeans a Luxury Makeover
I almost threw away my favorite black jeans. Instead, I dyed them with $5 Rit Dye. They look better than…
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Don’t Buy New Curtains! How to Upcycle Vintage Bed Sheets Into ‘Boho-Chic’ Window Treatments
Stop spending $200 on curtains! That vintage floral sheet from the thrift store is all you need. Here's how to…
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The ‘Visible Mending’ Trend: How to Turn a Hole in Your Sweater Into a $100 Art Piece
That hole in your favorite sweater isn't a tragedy. It's a canvas. Visible mending is the trend turning ripped clothes…
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