There is no end to the potential of upcycling existing clothing for a second life – you are limited only by your imagination, skills, time and willingness to work.
It was great to help five keen upcyclers along the way today at a workshop as part of my Upcycled exhibition in Coolah.
Georgina worked on a quilt incorporating knitted items (scarf, balaclava, glove, booty), Ele sewed white linen shirts into a bedspread, Janelle turned a knitted dress into a skirt, Lindy turned jeans into a skirt, and Jacki turned tops into skirts.
Once you open your eyes to the untapped potential of clothing that is not being worn as it is, you liberate yourself with new options and opportunities. Continue reading