Sewing & Upcycling Projects
I took an interest in upcycling during the pandemic of 2020, and I started to take on more projects over the years. Come and see the progress I made.
Plaid button-down
Turned a boring plaid shirt into something more sweet and seductive.
2020
May
Distressed Blouse
I had just made slits to create the illusion of tied knots to this top.
2021
October
Striped Vest
Thrifted this striped dress and flipped it into a vest. The scraps are still undecided as to what they will be turned into…
2022
December
Linen Boat-neck Blouse & Miniskirt
My first pattern drafting and sewing class I enrolled myself into. I made my very first boat neck blouse and miniskirt from scratch. We were taught how to make square and rounded necklines as well, short, long and capped sleeves for blouses. As for skirts, we learnt how to make mini, midi, and maxi skirts, both flared and fitted. For our assessment, we could choose any style of blouse and skirt, thus I made the garments mentioned in my title!
2023
April - June
Blue Tartan Skirt
This was made from an old plaid button-down!
2023
July
Red Tartan Skirt
Red checkered pants upcycled into a tartan skirt.
2023
July
Denim Tube
Made from an old pair of stretchy denim jeans!
2023
August
Ruched Blouse
Tried ruching for the first time! It’s a method where fabric is gathered to create a ‘scrunched’ or ‘ripple’ effect.
2023
July
Star Top
I was inspired by Alvaro Barrera Lozano’s design, a Mexican designer who is the founder of ABL Estudio. I wanted to recreate this blouse from scratch.
2023
August
Ribbon Miniskirt
I upcycled a thrifted a cotton knee-length skirt into a miniskirt, finished with lace from an unused lace stocking, and a black ribbon.
2023
October
Shirred Halter Top
I wanted to learn how to shirr fabric with my own sewing machine. This is just practice!
2024
June
