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FIRST YOU TAKE A …………..THEN YOU CROCHET A ……..

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Isn’t that a great headline?  First you do what?  Well, back on the theme of recycling/repurposing, I ran across a couple of re-fashion sites.  These struck my fancy since I recently attended the Green With Envy craft show here in St. Louis where every item for sale or display was made with recycled (upcycled) materials.  There seems to be a theme here…

Dolin O’shea has a nice tutorial about making tee-shirt yarn and using that to re-fashion a cute tank top.

http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2009/05/refashioned_crochet_embellishe.html

Then, I found this idea which I actually like better.  This idea can be used for any number of garments:

http://skyturtle.wordpress.com/2009/06/20/tank-top-crochet-refashion-how-to/

This idea I may have shown you before.  I’ve done the same thing with sweatshirts too.  Take a pullover and convert it into a cardigan using crochet to edge and embellish.  It’s very simple.  There’s a tutorial on this blog:

http://www.sarahjoaustin.com/refashioning-old-misfit-sweaters-into-cute-crocheted-cardigans/

Using these same ideas, you can re-fashion any number of otherwise throw-away garments into ones you can wear and enjoy.  Want capris or yoga pants?  Take a pair of thin sweats or other lightweight knits and cut off at the length that’s right for you.  Edge with a cute row or two of crochet.  Have a tank that your kid has outgrown?  Take it and a piece of fabric or the skirt from a different dress, and crochet them together to create a new dress.  These ideas will save you money, create a look that’s unique, and soothe your creative urges.  Go for it.  Not much to lose.

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  2. What great and simple ways to re-purpose old clothing! I’ve actually got a bag of stuff going to goodwill right now, I think I’ll have to go through it and see if there’s anything I want to keep to try your ideas out on. Thanks!

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