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Refashion & Upcycle competition - 1-30 June 2021

SewRuthieSews

Refashion & Upcycle competition - 1-30 June 2021
« on: May 30, 2021, 17:43:01 PM »
Welcome to TSP's Refashion & Upcycle competition

1st - 30th June 2021

The aim of this contest is to re-use existing items instead of cutting into new yardage. These can be from a charity shop, friends/family or the depths of your own wardrobe/linen cupboard.
Take an item or items and create a new and different garment/accessories.

Rules:
Label your submission clearly as an entry, and number if you have more than one entry.
A photo of your source (the initial item or items) and another photo of the final item must be included in your entry. Additional pictures may also be included.

The garment/accessory must be sewn. Self-drafted patterns or commercial patterns may be used; they may be previously used or new. More than one source item can be used to create the final product.

The original item or items must be changed substantially to create a new garment. The item can be of the same type (dress to dress) or something entirely different (tablecloth to dress). However, the new item must be distinctly different from the original (for example, embellishments only do not qualify).

At least half of the new item must be made from reconstructed / recycled items (notions such as zippers or interfacing do not count in the total).

Sewing starts on 1st June and ends on 30th June. You can do preparation work (ripping seams, cutting, disassembling, etc.) before the start date.
Make sure to post a 'before' picture together with your entry here. All entries should be posted by July 6th in this thread.

Lilian

Re: Refashion & Upcycle competition - 1-30 June 2021
« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2021, 18:25:16 PM »
I might be up for this one, I was about to start something from a duvet cover from a charity shop  :)
Willing but not always able :)

Lachica

Re: Refashion & Upcycle competition - 1-30 June 2021
« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2021, 21:54:30 PM »
This should be right up my street but my 'to do' list has only new things on it at the mo. Will see what I can do.
Mary
2020 stash: not gonna count, not gonna feel guilty.

realale

Re: Refashion & Upcycle competition - 1-30 June 2021
« Reply #3 on: May 30, 2021, 22:49:35 PM »
I was excited for this one but my sewing seems to have slowed to an almost stop. I know what I want to make but I wonder if time will allow...
So many beers, so little time.

Catllar

Re: Refashion & Upcycle competition - 1-30 June 2021
« Reply #4 on: May 30, 2021, 23:44:00 PM »
Might be up for this one  :thinking: :thinking:
If life gives you lemons, add to gin and tonic !

BrendaP

Re: Refashion & Upcycle competition - 1-30 June 2021
« Reply #5 on: May 31, 2021, 15:26:33 PM »
Might be up for this one  :thinking: :thinking:
Me too.
Brenda.  My machines are: Corona, a 1953 Singer 201K-3, Caroline, a 1940 Singer 201K-3, Thirza, 1949 Singer 221K, Azilia, 1957 Singer 201K-MK2 and Vera, a Husqvarna 350 SewEasy about 20 years old. Also Bernina 1150 overlocker and Elna 444 Coverstitcher.
http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.

Catllar

Re: Refashion & Upcycle competition - 1-30 June 2021
« Reply #6 on: May 31, 2021, 20:51:22 PM »
Had a look at the jeans I had thought about using and they are too good to cut up ( not being of a wasting nature) so I'm going to donate them instead  :angel: I'm still thinking :thinking:.
If life gives you lemons, add to gin and tonic !

BrendaP

Re: Refashion & Upcycle competition - 1-30 June 2021
« Reply #7 on: May 31, 2021, 22:52:34 PM »
I have sorted out two cardigans which could become a tunic top.  Actually I've had them put aside for several weeks after reading a magazine article about making one new sweater from two old ones.  I'm thinking about hacking a paper pattern crossed with draping over Agetha.
Brenda.  My machines are: Corona, a 1953 Singer 201K-3, Caroline, a 1940 Singer 201K-3, Thirza, 1949 Singer 221K, Azilia, 1957 Singer 201K-MK2 and Vera, a Husqvarna 350 SewEasy about 20 years old. Also Bernina 1150 overlocker and Elna 444 Coverstitcher.
http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.

Flobear

Re: Refashion & Upcycle competition - 1-30 June 2021
« Reply #8 on: June 01, 2021, 20:07:25 PM »
I have had something lurking for a couple of years that needs to be re-fashioned. I bought a pattern and made a toile for the 'new' item but came unstuck when I needed help with fitting. Shortly after it was put away, I fell into the abyss that is the Darkside and haven't done any dressmaking. I know where the bits and pieces are, though, so you never know  ;)
Proud new owner of Elvistoo !!

Mick

Re: Refashion & Upcycle competition - 1-30 June 2021
« Reply #9 on: June 03, 2021, 21:45:16 PM »
I've got some old pot towels, a ripped up quilt cover, and a vague sort of plan... :thinking:




Acorn

Re: Refashion & Upcycle competition - 1-30 June 2021
« Reply #10 on: June 03, 2021, 22:09:16 PM »
Interesting...  8)
I might look as though I'm talking to you, but inside my head I'm sewing.

Diane

Re: Refashion & Upcycle competition - 1-30 June 2021
« Reply #11 on: June 05, 2021, 20:46:56 PM »
 :thinking: I might be up for this one, what a scary thought though  :faints: , never done anything like this before. I’m going to be sorting my wardrobe out this coming week to have a throw out as a lot of my clothes don’t fit so i’ll see what i’ve got.
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« Last Edit: June 06, 2021, 20:40:08 PM by Diane »
I’m a fabricholic on the road to recovery. Just kidding. I’m on the road to the fabric store.

Janome Memory Craft Horizon 9450QCP, Janome 4300QDC, Overlocker Brother 1034d, Husqvarna Viking Designer Topaz 40

Diane

Re: Refashion & Upcycle competition - 1-30 June 2021
« Reply #12 on: June 06, 2021, 20:41:02 PM »
Well 6hrs later and I’ve ended up with this pile of clothes  :faints: to either be recycled by me or to the recycle bin. I’m going to delve in to this pile tomorrow and see what I can put to one side to make another garment or two. I have some ideas  :thinking: 
I’m a fabricholic on the road to recovery. Just kidding. I’m on the road to the fabric store.

Janome Memory Craft Horizon 9450QCP, Janome 4300QDC, Overlocker Brother 1034d, Husqvarna Viking Designer Topaz 40

Morzel

Re: Refashion & Upcycle competition - 1-30 June 2021
« Reply #13 on: June 07, 2021, 17:58:45 PM »
Well, I got lots of old jeans here - I still wanted to redo the cover of our camping chairs. Maybe I'll get around to it...
Eva

realale

Re: Refashion & Upcycle competition - 1-30 June 2021
« Reply #14 on: June 08, 2021, 15:52:46 PM »
I've started at last!!
A pile of jeans has been sorted ready to be cut up, the pockets for the front have been chosen and I'm about to start embroidering a few designs.
The theme is beer  :laughing:

Note the pockets on the top jeans - those are the ones I have chosen to use.
So many beers, so little time.