SEWING
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make beautiful things.
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In this section, we share sewing ideas and show you how to transform clothes or home accessories, bringing new life to old items instead of throwing them away.
While altering an existing piece can be less daunting than crafting a new one from scratch, customizing also enables you to create your unique and original style.
By recycling unused pieces, you contribute to reduce waste and preserve natural resources. A nice way of supporting eco-friendly behaviors!
Quilted bedspread
Bring new color and life into your bedroom! We used two existing duvet covers to create a quilted bedspread. The original border and lining from the second cover create a fancy, yet soft design.
Tote bag
This sweet tote bag is a quick and easy sewing project. It will serve all sorts of purposes and will follow you to work or school, to your next outing or sewing class.
Inspired by glamorous 1950’s style and Dior’s legendary New Look, we created a romantic and sophisticated outfit that showcases the distinctive feminine silhouette defined by a tiny waist and a round full skirt with multiple layers and mid-length hemline.
Pink suit
Zipper suit
We transformed a coat into a stylish and versatile ensemble. By repurposing the original garment, we produced two exclusive pieces with a slimmer and highly feminine silhouette. Zippers lend the finishing touch.
The classic suit jacket
Inspired by Haute Couture style, the timeless jacket features a classic cut combined with contemporary bright colors. Follow the step-by-step instructions for the project made with the elna eXcellence 790PRO by clicking on the button below.
Upcycling blouse
Men’s shirts have the particularity of getting quickly worn out or outdated. Today we share a great upcycling project that will allow you to use old shirts to create a blouse with a very fresh and feminine look. Follow the step-by-step instructions by clicking on the button below and create many new combinations of fabrics and finishes. Totally Zero Waste!
Face mask
To limit transmission of Coronavirus, authorities now recommend wearing a face mask. Since official face masks are now out of stock, a homemade fabric mask is an alternative solution. We suggest this tutorial to make your own face mask with your sewing machine. Step by step, we explain you will learn how to create it quickly and easily!
Dress with decorative trim
Cushion with appliques
Out of matching pillow covers, we made a fantasy cushion using appliqué. In the tutorial, we show the step-by-step guidelines and provide the pattern. There are no limits for making fun and astonishing accessories!