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Upcycling Idea Library

Not sure what to make? Browse the ideas below for ways to alter, personalize, or completely transform your garment. Choose an idea based on how involved you'd like your project to be.

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QUICK

fewer steps and likely

independent-friendly

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MODERATE

A few more steps and some guidance may be helpful

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COMPLEX

More time, techniques, and instructor support may be needed

Project Complexity

Keep in mind: Every garment is different! The time and difficulty of a project may vary depending on your garment's construction, fabric, and the changes you'd like to make.

Quick

Hemming | Pants to Shorts | Cropping | Add a Side Slit | Add Trim

Hemming | Pants to Shorts | Cropping | Add a Side Slit | Add Trim

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Hemming

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Pants to Shorts

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Cropping

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Add a Slit

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Add Trim

Moderate

Straps | Patch Pockets | Grommets | Lace-Up Detail | Casing & Drawstring

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Straps

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Pockets

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Grommets

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Lace-Up

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Casing & Drawstring

Complex

Color Blocking | Add a Peplum | Add Frills | Shirring

 
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Color Block

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Peplum

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Frills

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Shirring

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