It's EASY to upcycle clothing

There are hundreds if not thousands of ways to revamp clothing to make them new and exciting. Clothing that's too small, too big, too out of style or even clothing with stains or other damage can be revamped to enable them wearable again. Here are some ideas.

Great pair of pants for lounging, bummin, working out or sleeping, these capri length 'scarecrow pants' are funky and fabulous and a great color. The electric blue light weight flannel is cozy and soft. They have tattered scrappy pieces on the bottoms of the legs, adding a neat flare to these everyday pants. These capris started out as regular long length pants but are now more stylish. 

Pajama pants that were too short and a little gawky can be cut into capris, add a ruffle at the bottom and WA-LA!




A large woman's top that has been cut off short, opened in front and closed again with corset-style ties. How simple is that!

Cute Guess sweater that has been revamped to make it more stylish and comfortable. The sweatshirt has been opened in the front and the cuffs were split to give you more room and comfort. The sweater is dark gray thermal with black under arms, on sides and on cuffs and neckline. The sweater is a large and has white writing and graphics on the front.

Dorothy's Rubies

I love old stuff. I love to look for old stuff at yard sales, flea markets, second hand stores, garage sales, Goodwill, Salvation Army, auctions or antique shops. I love the smell. I love the memories it holds. I love feeling like part of another time. An era gone by. Lost forgotten. It's sad, really, when you look at old things that someone 50 years ago owned and know that it's been left behind. I once went into an antique shop and there was a huge box of old cabinet photos. Most of the photos were of kids, but there were families, too and I bought the whole darn box because I felt like the were orphans. Weird huh. My kids thought so. I just told them they were my adopted kids. At least they didn't ask me for money or want to drive my car!

I have found another place to find wonderful vintage items. You can find the most extraordinary and unique treasures on this site. I've opened my own store on Etsy  and it has become my new passion. I joined Etsy in 2009 but never really did anything with it. I didn't even really look at the shops on there. Boy was I missing out! I can't stay off of it now. I have found some excellent deals, unique gifts and wonderful vintage clothing and household stuff. I love looking at everything. I know you would, too, if you checked it out.

Right now, I'm recycling clothing. I use vintage or newer clothing, but I totally revamp the clothes to make it into something fabulous! and definitely wearable again.You know the old motto

"use it up,

wear it out,

make it do,

or do without."

MY SHOP