Tips For Upcycling Clothes

• Oversized Cardigans: cut a thick strip of material out of the center of the sweater (the buttoned fabric and possibly more). Overlap the top portion to create a v-neckline. The middle/bottom maybe stitched diagonally to somewhat resemble a wrap top. Or if you have the desire and adequate excess fabric, make a wrap top!
•  Tops with Tiny Holes: sporadically place thin lace and/or contrasting mesh placed beneath and/or on top.
• Unflattering Pockets: pull out that seam ripper!
• Bold Hems: remove existing stitches and replace with thread that matches the garment.
• Boring Tees: convert long sleeves into 3/4s, short sleeves into caps, scallop the trim, reduce the width of the neckline... .
• Sweater shavers and a knowledge of natural dyes might be additionally advantageous to your wardrobe. Happy threading!