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For my Everyday Fantasy collection. Making a fool of yourself in public? Yeah, I think Jesters would fit right into the YouTube landscape.

This is a very silly shirt that I’m not sure anyone will like (but my partner said they love it and want it, so I have the most important stamp of approval). I’ve never done this much free motion embroidered lettering before and I’m so happy it turned out okay. Phew!

This wearable piece of art is made from entirely secondhand materials such as: a pillowcase, Colorado Rockies infant clothes, scrap fabric from my grandma, and a scrap fabric of mysterious origin

#whimsy #wearableart #funfashion #upcycling #sustainablefashion

For my Everyday Fantasy collection. Making a fool of yourself in public? Yeah, I think Jesters would fit right into the YouTube landscape.

This is a very silly shirt that I’m not sure anyone will like (but my partner said they love it and want it, so I have the most important stamp of approval). I’ve never done this much free motion embroidered lettering before and I’m so happy it turned out okay. Phew!

This wearable piece of art is made from entirely secondhand materials such as: a pillowcase, Colorado Rockies infant clothes, scrap fabric from my grandma, and a scrap fabric of mysterious origin

#whimsy #wearableart #funfashion #upcycling #sustainablefashion

Take a break and sew with me, and tell me about the things you love creating.

This is a patch I��’m working on for my Everyday Fantasy collection. Still more work to do, but he’s coming along!

#antiai #whimsy #embroidery #wearableart #funfashion

Take a break and sew with me, and tell me about the things you love creating.

This is a patch I’m working on for my Everyday Fantasy collection. Still more work to do, but he’s coming along!

#antiai #whimsy #embroidery #wearableart #funfashion

This was so much fun to do! I really did feel like I was giving someone a bunch of piercings. This may not even be the final bag, cause she might need even more…

#whimsy #funfashion #wearableart #upcycling #sustainablefashion

This was so much fun to do! I really did feel like I was giving someone a bunch of piercings. This may not even be the final bag, cause she might need even more…

#whimsy #funfashion #wearableart #upcycling #sustainablefashion

Someone on TikTok brought up how they have trouble coming up with ideas for making appliqués, so here is how I get my brain moving. I also like to keep a note on my phone with a list of every idea I come up with (no matter how unachievable it may seem) to help me when I’m stuck, and it keeps me from forgetting any ideas I’ve had.

How do you come up with creative ideas?

#whimsy #funfashion #wearableart #interactiveart #artideas

Someone on TikTok brought up how they have trouble coming up with ideas for making appliqués, so here is how I get my brain moving. I also like to keep a note on my phone with a list of every idea I come up with (no matter how unachievable it may seem) to help me when I’m stuck, and it keeps me from forgetting any ideas I’ve had.

How do you come up with creative ideas?

#whimsy #funfashion #wearableart #interactiveart #artideas

I really like creating things within a theme, and I have so many ideas for this one, I can’t wait! Think dragons next to airplanes, fairies in office jobs, elves with tons of piercings, etc.

Drop date is still to be determined, but will likely be near the end of January. In the meantime, you can still get some fun winter sweaters (that are on sale!!) on my website.

#whimsy #funfashion #wearableart #sustainablefashion #interactiveclothing

I really like creating things within a theme, and I have so many ideas for this one, I can’t wait! Think dragons next to airplanes, fairies in office jobs, elves with tons of piercings, etc.

Drop date is still to be determined, but will likely be near the end of January. In the meantime, you can still get some fun winter sweaters (that are on sale!!) on my website.

#whimsy #funfashion #wearableart #sustainablefashion #interactiveclothing

It’s a new month, so time for a new snail mail letter in your mailbox! If you’ve wanted to try making an appliqué and upcycling your clothing, this is a great way to learn. I had a lot of fun making this month’s letter, and I can’t wait for you guys to get it!

Link to join the Crafty Rat Pack and get a letter from me each month is in my bio and website

#snailmail #upcycling #sewing #howtosew #patches

It’s a new month, so time for a new snail mail letter in your mailbox! If you’ve wanted to try making an appliqué and upcycling your clothing, this is a great way to learn. I had a lot of fun making this month’s letter, and I can’t wait for you guys to get it!

Link to join the Crafty Rat Pack and get a letter from me each month is in my bio and website

#snailmail #upcycling #sewing #howtosew #patches

Happy New Years! To celebrate a new year, I’m doing something rare for me and putting on a week long sale. All winter/holiday themed sweaters from my collection are on sale! The holiday season may be over, but it comes around every year, and now you can be set for 2026.

Check it out on my website!

#christmassweater #whimsy #funfashionfinds

Happy New Years! To celebrate a new year, I’m doing something rare for me and putting on a week long sale. All winter/holiday themed sweaters from my collection are on sale! The holiday season may be over, but it comes around every year, and now you can be set for 2026.

Check it out on my website!

#christmassweater #whimsy #funfashionfinds

12 days of Craftsmas, day 12: Merry Christmas and thank you!

Thank you to everyone who followed along, liked what I made, left a kind comment, and supported the fun art I like to make. I’m so excited to learn and grow my art even more next year!

#whimsy #christmassweater #funfashion #interactiveart #wearableart

12 days of Craftsmas, day 12: Merry Christmas and thank you!

Thank you to everyone who followed along, liked what I made, left a kind comment, and supported the fun art I like to make. I’m so excited to learn and grow my art even more next year!

#whimsy #christmassweater #funfashion #interactiveart #wearableart

12 days of Craftsmas, day 11: using a template to make patches!

I’m sooo excited to send January’s patch design and letter to the crafty rat pack. You also get a coloring page, a craft idea inspired by a featured artist, instructions on how to make your patch, and a coupon code for my shop.

Hope to see you in 2026!

#whimsy #christmascrafts #patches #snailmail #funfashion

12 days of Craftsmas, day 11: using a template to make patches!

I’m sooo excited to send January’s patch design and letter to the crafty rat pack. You also get a coloring page, a craft idea inspired by a featured artist, instructions on how to make your patch, and a coupon code for my shop.

Hope to see you in 2026!

#whimsy #christmascrafts #patches #snailmail #funfashion

All (currently) available on my site! Give them homes so they aren’t stuck on the island of misfit sweaters (my storage closet) until next year.

And tag yourself if you relate to one of my sweaters

#christmassweater #interactiveart #whimsy

All (currently) available on my site! Give them homes so they aren’t stuck on the island of misfit sweaters (my storage closet) until next year.

And tag yourself if you relate to one of my sweaters

#christmassweater #interactiveart #whimsy

12 days of Craftsmas, day 9: Introducing my snail mail club, the Crafty Rat Pack!

Sooo excited to be revealing this finally. Let’s get more whimsical in 2026!

Imagine making a jacket, pants, or blanket covered in all the patch designs you’ll get each month. You’ll become a patch expert in no time!

Link in my bio! Come join the pack

#snailmail #whimsy #christmascraft

12 days of Craftsmas, day 9: Introducing my snail mail club, the Crafty Rat Pack!

Sooo excited to be revealing this finally. Let’s get more whimsical in 2026!

Imagine making a jacket, pants, or blanket covered in all the patch designs you’ll get each month. You’ll become a patch expert in no time!

Link in my bio! Come join the pack

#snailmail #whimsy #christmascraft

12 days of Craftsmas, day 8: use your old clothing!

I’ve gotten great use out of so many pieces of clothing that don’t fit me anymore or that I just never wear for some reason. It’s worth taking a look and seeing what you could turn old clothing into.

#christmassweater #christmascrafts #whimsy

12 days of Craftsmas, day 8: use your old clothing!

I’ve gotten great use out of so many pieces of clothing that don’t fit me anymore or that I just never wear for some reason. It’s worth taking a look and seeing what you could turn old clothing into.

#christmassweater #christmascrafts #whimsy

Look at all these fun Christmas sweaters! Which one is your favorite?

#christmassweater #whimsy #interactiveart

Look at all these fun Christmas sweaters! Which one is your favorite?

#christmassweater #whimsy #interactiveart

12 days of Craftsmas, day 6: using fabric paint!

I don’t use fabric paint that much in my work, but I know a lot of you guys hate sewing, so this might be more your style.

Do you paint on fabric? What are your fabric painting tips? I’m still learning!

#christmascrafts #whimsy #upcycling

12 days of Craftsmas, day 6: using fabric paint!

I don’t use fabric paint that much in my work, but I know a lot of you guys hate sewing, so this might be more your style.

Do you paint on fabric? What are your fabric painting tips? I’m still learning!

#christmascrafts #whimsy #upcycling

12 days of Craftsmas, day 5: making your clothing move!

There are so many more ways to add moveable elements to your clothing! I love experimenting with new techniques and challenging myself to try new things.

What ideas is this sparking for you?

#christmascrafts #whimsy #interactiveart

12 days of Craftsmas, day 5: making your clothing move!

There are so many more ways to add moveable elements to your clothing! I love experimenting with new techniques and challenging myself to try new things.

What ideas is this sparking for you?

#christmascrafts #whimsy #interactiveart

12 days of Craftsmas, day 4: pockets! I love pockets, don’t you?

Let me know what fun ideas for pockets you have! I hope this inspires you to get crafting.

#christmascrafts #whimsy #funfashion

12 days of Craftsmas, day 4: pockets! I love pockets, don’t you?

Let me know what fun ideas for pockets you have! I hope this inspires you to get crafting.

#christmascrafts #whimsy #funfashion

Day 3 of 12 days of Craftsmas and we’re making a hampter. Let me know if patches like this are something you guys are interested in me having in my shop and if you prefer iron-on or sew-on patches.

Oh, and if you have any patch requests, let me know that too!

#christmascrafts #whimsy #funfashion

Day 3 of 12 days of Craftsmas and we’re making a hampter. Let me know if patches like this are something you guys are interested in me having in my shop and if you prefer iron-on or sew-on patches.

Oh, and if you have any patch requests, let me know that too!

#christmascrafts #whimsy #funfashion

1/12 days of Craftsmas: why you should upcycle your clothing!

This isn’t even to mention how much fun doing this is! You get to express yourself, be creative, reduce waste, and it’s a great way to start learning how to sew.

Follow along for day 2 as I post every other day until Christmas

#christmassweater #christmascrafts #interactiveart

1/12 days of Craftsmas: why you should upcycle your clothing!

This isn’t even to mention how much fun doing this is! You get to express yourself, be creative, reduce waste, and it’s a great way to start learning how to sew.

Follow along for day 2 as I post every other day until Christmas

#christmassweater #christmascrafts #interactiveart

This is what they don’t tell you about interactive wearable art… sometimes the gingerbread man on your sweater spins around on the table.

Although, I guess that is what the gingerbread man story is all about.

#christmassweater #whimsy #interactiveart gingerbreadhouse funfashion

This is what they don’t tell you about interactive wearable art… sometimes the gingerbread man on your sweater spins around on the table.

Although, I guess that is what the gingerbread man story is all about.

#christmassweater #whimsy #interactiveart gingerbreadhouse funfashion

My clothes aren’t for everyone, but when they fit you, they FIT you

#whimsy #christmassweater #interactiveart

My clothes aren’t for everyone, but when they fit you, they FIT you

#whimsy #christmassweater #interactiveart

How sad would it be to wear a fast fashion, ai generated Christmas sweater when you could support small artists or make one yourself!

And, even better, all of the sweaters I make are upcycled from second hand materials, because we don’t need anymore clothing in the landfill

I know which version I’ll be wearing 🤷

#whimsy #christmassweater #interactiveart

How sad would it be to wear a fast fashion, ai generated Christmas sweater when you could support small artists or make one yourself!

And, even better, all of the sweaters I make are upcycled from second hand materials, because we don’t need anymore clothing in the landfill

I know which version I’ll be wearing 🤷

#whimsy #christmassweater #interactiveart

The cool thing about making one of a kind art pieces though, is that when the right person finds them, it’s a perfect match. It just takes a little extra time sometimes.

Gotta wait for the perfect match of silly person to silly clothing!

#whimsy#interactiveart#upcycledfashion

The cool thing about making one of a kind art pieces though, is that when the right person finds them, it’s a perfect match. It just takes a little extra time sometimes.

Gotta wait for the perfect match of silly person to silly clothing!

#whimsy#interactiveart#upcycledfashion

You can pick your friends, you can pick your nose, but you can’t pick your friend’s nose… unless your friend is a snowman and you pick which nose they’ll wear

What should this snowpal’s name be? This little guy is still waiting for their forever home by the way.

#christmassweater #interactiveart #whimsy

You can pick your friends, you can pick your nose, but you can’t pick your friend’s nose… unless your friend is a snowman and you pick which nose they’ll wear

What should this snowpal’s name be? This little guy is still waiting for their forever home by the way.

#christmassweater #interactiveart #whimsy

It’s finally time! These babies are dropping on my site today (11/20) at 2pm MST! I hope it shows how much care I put into each of these wearable art pieces. I think we should all have way more fun with how we dress!

I can’t wait to see how these look on you!

#christmassweater #upcycling #sewing #interactiveart #interactiveclothing #patchwork #upcycledfashion #diyfashion #applique #embroidery #freemotionembroidery #slowfashion #thrift

It’s finally time! These babies are dropping on my site today (11/20) at 2pm MST! I hope it shows how much care I put into each of these wearable art pieces. I think we should all have way more fun with how we dress!

I can’t wait to see how these look on you!

#christmassweater #upcycling #sewing #interactiveart #interactiveclothing #patchwork #upcycledfashion #diyfashion #applique #embroidery #freemotionembroidery #slowfashion #thrift

As soon as I decided on making a collection of winter/Christmas sweaters, I knew I needed to make an ugly Christmas sweater of ugly Christmas sweaters. Look at all of these tiny little embroidered details and appliqués!

This fun sweater is tagged 2x and has shoulder pads in it. Doesn’t get much more fun than that. This is the last of the sweaters that will be available tomorrow 11/20!!

Upcycled fabrics used: red and green pillowcases, dark green tee, plaid shirt, button-up, plaid pants, and lace and yarn from my grandma’s collection

#christmassweater #upcycling #sewing #patchwork #sustainablefashion

As soon as I decided on making a collection of winter/Christmas sweaters, I knew I needed to make an ugly Christmas sweater of ugly Christmas sweaters. Look at all of these tiny little embroidered details and appliqués!

This fun sweater is tagged 2x and has shoulder pads in it. Doesn’t get much more fun than that. This is the last of the sweaters that will be available tomorrow 11/20!!

Upcycled fabrics used: red and green pillowcases, dark green tee, plaid shirt, button-up, plaid pants, and lace and yarn from my grandma’s collection

#christmassweater #upcycling #sewing #patchwork #sustainablefashion

Have you ever seen a sweater that’s also a dress-up doll? This 1 of 1 upcycled snowman sweater comes with 6 accessories (3 hats and 3 noses)!! And the snowball pocket can hold them, so you can change your snowman’s outfits as you’re wearing it. Tagged size L and available tomorrow 11/20!!

I hope that whoever ends up taking home this little guy gives them a name, because I think having a little snow friend would make me so happy.

Do you like the embroidered snowflakes? Originally, I wasn’t going to add anything, but embroidery helps maintain the stability of the appliqué, and I think it looks lovely.

Upcycled fabrics used: pillowcase, scrap fabric from my mom and grandma’s collections, a throw pillow, a floral shirt

#christmassweater #interactiveart #upcycling #sewing #interactiveclothing #slowfashion #patchwork #applique #embroidery #freemotionembroidery #upcycledfashion

Have you ever seen a sweater that’s also a dress-up doll? This 1 of 1 upcycled snowman sweater comes with 6 accessories (3 hats and 3 noses)!! And the snowball pocket can hold them, so you can change your snowman’s outfits as you’re wearing it. Tagged size L and available tomorrow 11/20!!

I hope that whoever ends up taking home this little guy gives them a name, because I think having a little snow friend would make me so happy.

Do you like the embroidered snowflakes? Originally, I wasn’t going to add anything, but embroidery helps maintain the stability of the appliqué, and I think it looks lovely.

Upcycled fabrics used: pillowcase, scrap fabric from my mom and grandma’s collections, a throw pillow, a floral shirt

#christmassweater #interactiveart #upcycling #sewing #interactiveclothing #slowfashion #patchwork #applique #embroidery #freemotionembroidery #upcycledfashion

This 1 of 1 upcycled sweater will be available tomorrow(!!) 11/20 along with all the other winter sweaters. Tagged size L.

I really struggled figuring out what to do with this sweater. I decided on cookies on one side and stockings on the other, but after I added the cookies, I realized that stockings looked too busy. Sometimes simple is best, and I often struggle knowing when to stop working on an art piece.

Upcycled fabrics used: three pillowcases and a napkin

#christmassweater #upcycling #sewing #sustainblefashion #patchwork #slowfashion #embroidery #applique

This 1 of 1 upcycled sweater will be available tomorrow(!!) 11/20 along with all the other winter sweaters. Tagged size L.

I really struggled figuring out what to do with this sweater. I decided on cookies on one side and stockings on the other, but after I added the cookies, I realized that stockings looked too busy. Sometimes simple is best, and I often struggle knowing when to stop working on an art piece.

Upcycled fabrics used: three pillowcases and a napkin

#christmassweater #upcycling #sewing #sustainblefashion #patchwork #slowfashion #embroidery #applique

This is basically a three-in-one interactive piece. The mailbox flag lifts and lowers, the mailbox is a full sized pocket to hold things, and the letter inside is a pouch that opens and can also hold things!! Tagged size 18W/20W and available on 11/20 with many other interactive winter sweaters!!

What things would you put in the mailbox? I think it would be really funny to wear it when you go to get the mail and actually put the letters in the mailbox sweater. And maybe I’d use the envelope as a coin purse.

#christmassweater #interactiveart #upcycling #sewing #sustainblefashion #slowfashion #reworked #upcycledfashion #applique #patchwork

This is basically a three-in-one interactive piece. The mailbox flag lifts and lowers, the mailbox is a full sized pocket to hold things, and the letter inside is a pouch that opens and can also hold things!! Tagged size 18W/20W and available on 11/20 with many other interactive winter sweaters!!

What things would you put in the mailbox? I think it would be really funny to wear it when you go to get the mail and actually put the letters in the mailbox sweater. And maybe I’d use the envelope as a coin purse.

#christmassweater #interactiveart #upcycling #sewing #sustainblefashion #slowfashion #reworked #upcycledfashion #applique #patchwork

It’s almost time!! 11/20 at 2pm MST, all these drop on my site! Do Christmas Sweater parties have winners? Because if so, these would all be winners.

I’ll be posting pictures of the last four sweaters I haven’t yet posted photos of today and tomorrow, with sizes listed. But the rest are already posted. Email/DM me any questions about sizes, measurements, etc if you’re curious before they drop on my site.

All of these sweaters are upcycled and created by me using embroidery and appliqué with second hand materials

#christmassweater #interactiveart #upcycling #patchwork #sewing #applique #upcycledfashion #diyfashion #embroidery #slowfashion #thrift

It’s almost time!! 11/20 at 2pm MST, all these drop on my site! Do Christmas Sweater parties have winners? Because if so, these would all be winners.

I’ll be posting pictures of the last four sweaters I haven’t yet posted photos of today and tomorrow, with sizes listed. But the rest are already posted. Email/DM me any questions about sizes, measurements, etc if you’re curious before they drop on my site.

All of these sweaters are upcycled and created by me using embroidery and appliqué with second hand materials

#christmassweater #interactiveart #upcycling #patchwork #sewing #applique #upcycledfashion #diyfashion #embroidery #slowfashion #thrift

These next few days, I’m going to be sharing the last of my upcycled winter sweaters that are dropping on 11/20. This gingerbread dollhouse sweater is tagged L.

I really love how this one turned out, and if I was more of a Christmas sweater person myself, I’d be tempted to keep it. I love making Christmas sweaters, but am not really one to wear them myself.

This little gingerbread guy can move around the house and sit on the gumdrop chairs, stand in front of the kitchen window, and sleep in the peppermint bed.

Upcycled fabrics used: red, white, and green pillowcases, brown kids tee, blue graphic tee, and various colors of hook and loop tape

#christmassweater #upcycling #sewing #gingerbreadhouse #interactiveart #embroidery #freemotionembroidery #diyfashion #reworked #thrift #interactiveclothing

These next few days, I’m going to be sharing the last of my upcycled winter sweaters that are dropping on 11/20. This gingerbread dollhouse sweater is tagged L.

I really love how this one turned out, and if I was more of a Christmas sweater person myself, I’d be tempted to keep it. I love making Christmas sweaters, but am not really one to wear them myself.

This little gingerbread guy can move around the house and sit on the gumdrop chairs, stand in front of the kitchen window, and sleep in the peppermint bed.

Upcycled fabrics used: red, white, and green pillowcases, brown kids tee, blue graphic tee, and various colors of hook and loop tape

#christmassweater #upcycling #sewing #gingerbreadhouse #interactiveart #embroidery #freemotionembroidery #diyfashion #reworked #thrift #interactiveclothing

Close ups of the upcycled Christmas tree sweater (XL) that’s coming this Thursday, 11/20!! This sweater and many others will be dropping that day at 2pm MST, so mark your calendars!

All 12 of these fun little ornaments can be moved around the tree however you like and then placed in the two present pockets for storage. I love how this sweater turned out and, if you want to see how I made it, check out my Christmas sweater tutorial I posted.

Upcycled fabrics used: four thrifted pillowcases, excess from a tee I hemmed, button up, donated plaid shirt, scrap fabric of unknown origin, cloth napkin, and lace and yarn from my grandma’s collection

#christmassweater #upcycling #sewing #sustainblefashion #patchwork #reworked #thrift #christmastree #slowfashion

Close ups of the upcycled Christmas tree sweater (XL) that’s coming this Thursday, 11/20!! This sweater and many others will be dropping that day at 2pm MST, so mark your calendars!

All 12 of these fun little ornaments can be moved around the tree however you like and then placed in the two present pockets for storage. I love how this sweater turned out and, if you want to see how I made it, check out my Christmas sweater tutorial I posted.

Upcycled fabrics used: four thrifted pillowcases, excess from a tee I hemmed, button up, donated plaid shirt, scrap fabric of unknown origin, cloth napkin, and lace and yarn from my grandma’s collection

#christmassweater #upcycling #sewing #sustainblefashion #patchwork #reworked #thrift #christmastree #slowfashion

I like to put cats on cardigans apparently. This upcycled Christmas cardigan will be available in my winter sweater drop on 11/20! Tagged size M.

I’m obsessed with the heart buttons on this. It was the whole reason I thrifted it.

Upcycled fabrics used: green tee, checkered pants, gingham pillowcase, yellow scrap fabric of mysterious origin, and brown scrap fabric from my grandma’s collection

#christmassweater #upcycledfashion #patchwork #sewing #sustainblefashion #embroidery #diyfashion #reworked #upcycling #slowfashion

I like to put cats on cardigans apparently. This upcycled Christmas cardigan will be available in my winter sweater drop on 11/20! Tagged size M.

I’m obsessed with the heart buttons on this. It was the whole reason I thrifted it.

Upcycled fabrics used: green tee, checkered pants, gingham pillowcase, yellow scrap fabric of mysterious origin, and brown scrap fabric from my grandma’s collection

#christmassweater #upcycledfashion #patchwork #sewing #sustainblefashion #embroidery #diyfashion #reworked #upcycling #slowfashion

This was such a unique sweater(?) that I found at the thrift, and now, even more so

Tagged size M and will be available on 11/20 with the rest of my winter sweaters!!

#christmassweater #upcycledfashion #patchwork #sewing #sustainblefashion #thrift #reworked #upcycling

This was such a unique sweater(?) that I found at the thrift, and now, even more so

Tagged size M and will be available on 11/20 with the rest of my winter sweaters!!

#christmassweater #upcycledfashion #patchwork #sewing #sustainblefashion #thrift #reworked #upcycling

An upcycled snowman sweater that you can actually dress up with three different hats and noses! The banana nose and pointy hat are my favorite combo. Made by me and will be available with many other winter sweaters on 11/20!

#christmassweater #upcycledfashion #interactiveart #sewing #sustainablefashion #patchwork #diyfashion #applique #upcycling #embroidery #thrift #slowfashion #reworked

An upcycled snowman sweater that you can actually dress up with three different hats and noses! The banana nose and pointy hat are my favorite combo. Made by me and will be available with many other winter sweaters on 11/20!

#christmassweater #upcycledfashion #interactiveart #sewing #sustainablefashion #patchwork #diyfashion #applique #upcycling #embroidery #thrift #slowfashion #reworked

Closeups of the upcycled advent calendar sweater (S) which will be available on 11/20 with all the other winter sweaters!

Who’d have thought that making 25 individual pockets, each with small appliqué numbers on them, would take me so long to make? Not me!

I don’t usually do quilting type projects, so this was a bit out of my comfort zone, hence why it took me longer to make than my usual stuff, but I looove how it turned out. The thrifted trim around the edges really brings it all together, I think.

And the pockets are the perfect size to fit whatever candies and trinkets you could possibly want.

#christmassweater #upcycledfashion #patchwork #adventcalendar #sewing #diyfashion #embroidery #upcyled #reworked #thrift

Closeups of the upcycled advent calendar sweater (S) which will be available on 11/20 with all the other winter sweaters!

Who’d have thought that making 25 individual pockets, each with small appliqué numbers on them, would take me so long to make? Not me!

I don’t usually do quilting type projects, so this was a bit out of my comfort zone, hence why it took me longer to make than my usual stuff, but I looove how it turned out. The thrifted trim around the edges really brings it all together, I think.

And the pockets are the perfect size to fit whatever candies and trinkets you could possibly want.

#christmassweater #upcycledfashion #patchwork #adventcalendar #sewing #diyfashion #embroidery #upcyled #reworked #thrift

Say no to overpriced lame Christmas sweaters and AI garbage, and craft your own instead!

This is just a quick overview of my process, but feel free to ask questions if you’re confused. I really hope you give it a shot though and show me what you make!

All the sweaters I showed off in this video will be available, along with many others, on November 20th!!

#christmassweater #upcycledfashion #sewingtutorial #christmascraft #patchwork #sewing #diyfashion #applique #embroidery #thrift #slowfashion #crafttutorial

Say no to overpriced lame Christmas sweaters and AI garbage, and craft your own instead!

This is just a quick overview of my process, but feel free to ask questions if you’re confused. I really hope you give it a shot though and show me what you make!

All the sweaters I showed off in this video will be available, along with many others, on November 20th!!

#christmassweater #upcycledfashion #sewingtutorial #christmascraft #patchwork #sewing #diyfashion #applique #embroidery #thrift #slowfashion #crafttutorial

I’m usually pretty good at coming up with ideas based on what garment I’m working with, but for some reason this one is stumping me. Any ideas??

I’m usually pretty good at coming up with ideas based on what garment I’m working with, but for some reason this one is stumping me. Any ideas??

Check out these close ups of my upcycled ski sweater (1X)! Coming soon with my winter sweater drop on 11/20.

I used free motion embroidery to stitch all of these little guys and the ski lift. This jacket is already a really cool piece, but I think it’s so much more fun now. I especially liked making the knit pattern look like their ski paths!

Upcycled fabrics used: thrifted jacket and a green pillowcase. The rest is embroidery!

#upcycledfashion #christmassweater #sewing #embroidery #sustainblefashion #slowfashion #freemotionembroidery #patchwork #upcycled #reworked #thrift

Check out these close ups of my upcycled ski sweater (1X)! Coming soon with my winter sweater drop on 11/20.

I used free motion embroidery to stitch all of these little guys and the ski lift. This jacket is already a really cool piece, but I think it’s so much more fun now. I especially liked making the knit pattern look like their ski paths!

Upcycled fabrics used: thrifted jacket and a green pillowcase. The rest is embroidery!

#upcycledfashion #christmassweater #sewing #embroidery #sustainblefashion #slowfashion #freemotionembroidery #patchwork #upcycled #reworked #thrift

Coming soon in my winter sweater drop on 11/20!! I know my fellow trinket collectors are going to appreciate this one.

I had a sewn advent calendar growing up that had the cutest little trinkets inside of it, and getting to put them in each pouch was the best. Sewing each little pocket and each number was so tedious, but I love how it turned out! I thrifted this green trim and it was meant for this project because it matches perfectly.

Upcycled fabrics used: red pillowcase, gingham pillowcase, green kid’s dress, plaid shirt from my mom, thrifted green trim

#upcycledfashion #christmassweater #sewing #patchwork #interactiveart #diyfashion #applique #upcycling #embroidery #slowfashion #thrift

Coming soon in my winter sweater drop on 11/20!! I know my fellow trinket collectors are going to appreciate this one.

I had a sewn advent calendar growing up that had the cutest little trinkets inside of it, and getting to put them in each pouch was the best. Sewing each little pocket and each number was so tedious, but I love how it turned out! I thrifted this green trim and it was meant for this project because it matches perfectly.

Upcycled fabrics used: red pillowcase, gingham pillowcase, green kid’s dress, plaid shirt from my mom, thrifted green trim

#upcycledfashion #christmassweater #sewing #patchwork #interactiveart #diyfashion #applique #upcycling #embroidery #slowfashion #thrift

This cute skiing sweater upcycle will be available in my winter sweater drop on 11/20! This was another embroidery heavy upcycle, with only the trees (and one hat) being appliqués.

The people were so small, I honestly wasn’t sure how they’d come out, but I really loved the idea of the knit patterns being part of their ski trails. It was actually a lot of fun to simplify them into these very tiny cartoonish figures.

Do you ski? It terrifies me. I’ll be making a snow rat instead, thank you.

#upcycledfashion #christmassweater #sewing #embroidery #sustainblefashion #patchwork #diyfashion #upcycling #applique #freemotionembroidery #thrift #slowfashion

This cute skiing sweater upcycle will be available in my winter sweater drop on 11/20! This was another embroidery heavy upcycle, with only the trees (and one hat) being appliqués.

The people were so small, I honestly wasn’t sure how they’d come out, but I really loved the idea of the knit patterns being part of their ski trails. It was actually a lot of fun to simplify them into these very tiny cartoonish figures.

Do you ski? It terrifies me. I’ll be making a snow rat instead, thank you.

#upcycledfashion #christmassweater #sewing #embroidery #sustainblefashion #patchwork #diyfashion #upcycling #applique #freemotionembroidery #thrift #slowfashion

Closeups of the Winter Walk Sweater (L). Will be available with the winter sweater drop on 11/20!

Each footstep was embroidered by me with a free motion foot, not an embroidery machine. The fuzzy sweater looks just like snow, and I wasn’t sure the footsteps would show up well with all the fluff, but I think the effect turned out really nice! It’s much more embroidery focused than my usual appliqué work, but I love embroidery so much, I was excited to do this. That’s why it’s the first sweater for my upcoming drop that I did.

#upcycledfashion #christmassweater #sewing #embroidery #sustainblefashion #freemotionembroidery #upcycle #reworked #slowfashion #wintersweater

Closeups of the Winter Walk Sweater (L). Will be available with the winter sweater drop on 11/20!

Each footstep was embroidered by me with a free motion foot, not an embroidery machine. The fuzzy sweater looks just like snow, and I wasn’t sure the footsteps would show up well with all the fluff, but I think the effect turned out really nice! It’s much more embroidery focused than my usual appliqué work, but I love embroidery so much, I was excited to do this. That’s why it’s the first sweater for my upcoming drop that I did.

#upcycledfashion #christmassweater #sewing #embroidery #sustainblefashion #freemotionembroidery #upcycle #reworked #slowfashion #wintersweater

Free motion embroidery, my beloved. This is one of the upcycled sweaters that will be available in my winter sweater drop.

I found this super soft sweater and it instantly reminded me of snow. I wanted to try something more embroidery focused instead of using appliqué, so I embroidered some snowy footprints on it. Hopefully that’s what it looks like!

I really recommend trying out free motion embroidery if this intrigues you. I started out doing embroidery by hand, which is enjoyable in its own way, but I love how I can just glide the fabric around and use the needle like a pen. It takes some practice to get a feel for it, but it’s fun to experiment with.

#upcycledfashion #christmassweater #sewing #embroidery #sustainblefashion #upcycling #freemotionembroidery #thrift #slowfashion

Free motion embroidery, my beloved. This is one of the upcycled sweaters that will be available in my winter sweater drop.

I found this super soft sweater and it instantly reminded me of snow. I wanted to try something more embroidery focused instead of using appliqué, so I embroidered some snowy footprints on it. Hopefully that’s what it looks like!

I really recommend trying out free motion embroidery if this intrigues you. I started out doing embroidery by hand, which is enjoyable in its own way, but I love how I can just glide the fabric around and use the needle like a pen. It takes some practice to get a feel for it, but it’s fun to experiment with.

#upcycledfashion #christmassweater #sewing #embroidery #sustainblefashion #upcycling #freemotionembroidery #thrift #slowfashion

It’s starting to get pretty chilly in a lot of places, so it may be a good time to get a jacket… on a completely unrelated note, here are some pics of the upcycled cyber jacket (L).

This jacket was donated to me, and I was having such a tough time coming up with what to do with it. I liked the look the high collar gave it and thought maybe I could turn it into some y2k Cybercore buzzword something-or-other jacket. Really I just wanted to make cool patterns.

These were really tough patches to sew on. I used a pillowcase to cut these long strips, and they were giving me so much trouble to attach smoothly. I think it all worked out in the end though. It’s not perfectly symmetrical, but I never really intended it to be. I like a little handmade imperfection.

#upcycledfashion #sewing #patchwork #sustainblefashion #cybercore #upcycle #reworked #diyfashion #slowfashion

It’s starting to get pretty chilly in a lot of places, so it may be a good time to get a jacket… on a completely unrelated note, here are some pics of the upcycled cyber jacket (L).

This jacket was donated to me, and I was having such a tough time coming up with what to do with it. I liked the look the high collar gave it and thought maybe I could turn it into some y2k Cybercore buzzword something-or-other jacket. Really I just wanted to make cool patterns.

These were really tough patches to sew on. I used a pillowcase to cut these long strips, and they were giving me so much trouble to attach smoothly. I think it all worked out in the end though. It’s not perfectly symmetrical, but I never really intended it to be. I like a little handmade imperfection.

#upcycledfashion #sewing #patchwork #sustainblefashion #cybercore #upcycle #reworked #diyfashion #slowfashion

This was a custom order for someone, and I love how it turned out! It might be my favorite button tie yet. Kinda jealous I had to send it away, but I’m more happy that it’s going to an awesome home!

I wonder if I should make any button ties for my winter sweater drop this November… maybe I will if I have extra time… let me know if you have any fun winter or holiday themed button tie ideas.

Upcycled fabrics used: the front and back of a red pillowcase and a catbug tee

#upcycledfashion #sewing #sustainablefashion #slowfashion #customart #upcycling #patchwork #embroidery #freemotionembroidery #reworked

This was a custom order for someone, and I love how it turned out! It might be my favorite button tie yet. Kinda jealous I had to send it away, but I’m more happy that it’s going to an awesome home!

I wonder if I should make any button ties for my winter sweater drop this November… maybe I will if I have extra time… let me know if you have any fun winter or holiday themed button tie ideas.

Upcycled fabrics used: the front and back of a red pillowcase and a catbug tee

#upcycledfashion #sewing #sustainablefashion #slowfashion #customart #upcycling #patchwork #embroidery #freemotionembroidery #reworked

Here are some close ups of the upcycled gothic dollhouse hoodie (L). This was maybe one of the most fun upcycles to make. I love making miniatures and dollhouses, so this really scratched that itch.

The vampire and the vampire cat attach to various areas of the house with hook and loop tape, but I’m proud of how I hid it. The footprints, vase, teapot, pillows, and cat bed are all made with the soft side of hook and loop tape.

I already have plans to make a winter version of this, which will be coming in my November winter sweater drop 👀

Upcycled fabrics used: donated hoodie, red pillowcase, tie from a tube top, three graphic tees, and a white pillowcase

#upcycledfashion #sewing #interactiveart #patchwork #embroidery #interactiveclothing #sustainableclothing #slowfashion #freemotionembroidery #upcycle #reworked

Here are some close ups of the upcycled gothic dollhouse hoodie (L). This was maybe one of the most fun upcycles to make. I love making miniatures and dollhouses, so this really scratched that itch.

The vampire and the vampire cat attach to various areas of the house with hook and loop tape, but I’m proud of how I hid it. The footprints, vase, teapot, pillows, and cat bed are all made with the soft side of hook and loop tape.

I already have plans to make a winter version of this, which will be coming in my November winter sweater drop 👀

Upcycled fabrics used: donated hoodie, red pillowcase, tie from a tube top, three graphic tees, and a white pillowcase

#upcycledfashion #sewing #interactiveart #patchwork #embroidery #interactiveclothing #sustainableclothing #slowfashion #freemotionembroidery #upcycle #reworked

There are other things I made this month, but these are the ones I wanted to show off the most. Do you have a favorite?

Almost all of these are (at this moment) still waiting for a home, along with some other silly stuff I didn’t show. Everything is upcycled and made with secondhand materials fyi!

Time to go make even more appliqué upcycles for November!

#upcycledfashion #sewing #patchwork #sustainblefashion #outfitinspo #diyfashion #applique #upcycling #freemotionembroidery #embroidery #thrift #slowfashion

There are other things I made this month, but these are the ones I wanted to show off the most. Do you have a favorite?

Almost all of these are (at this moment) still waiting for a home, along with some other silly stuff I didn’t show. Everything is upcycled and made with secondhand materials fyi!

Time to go make even more appliqué upcycles for November!

#upcycledfashion #sewing #patchwork #sustainblefashion #outfitinspo #diyfashion #applique #upcycling #freemotionembroidery #embroidery #thrift #slowfashion

Some close ups of the upcycled ocean sunset sweater (XL)

The moment I saw this sweater at the thrift store, I knew it had to become an ocean sunset. The changing colors just fit so perfect for a scene like this. And it gave me a good excuse to make a bunch of sea life appliqués with some fun scrap fabrics I hadn’t really used much of before. As always, all materials are secondhand!

I don’t usually do appliqué patches that wrap around the side of a top, so the whale gave me a little trouble, but I’m happy with how it turned out!

Upcycled fabrics used: thrifted knit sweater, three pillowcases, a multicolor placemat, a cloth napkin, two plain tees, and a graphic tee

#sewing #upcycledfashion #patchwork #embroidery #sustainableclothing #reworked #applique #freemotionembroidery #thrift

Some close ups of the upcycled ocean sunset sweater (XL)

The moment I saw this sweater at the thrift store, I knew it had to become an ocean sunset. The changing colors just fit so perfect for a scene like this. And it gave me a good excuse to make a bunch of sea life appliqués with some fun scrap fabrics I hadn’t really used much of before. As always, all materials are secondhand!

I don’t usually do appliqué patches that wrap around the side of a top, so the whale gave me a little trouble, but I’m happy with how it turned out!

Upcycled fabrics used: thrifted knit sweater, three pillowcases, a multicolor placemat, a cloth napkin, two plain tees, and a graphic tee

#sewing #upcycledfashion #patchwork #embroidery #sustainableclothing #reworked #applique #freemotionembroidery #thrift

Mending doesn’t always have to mean hiding. Sashiko stitching has recently gained some traction, as well as other more visible mending styles, which I think is great! But I’m too impatient to hand stitch, so I prefer the patch method.

Think creatively! A patch can not only repair a torn item, but breathe new life into it and make it even more fun than it was before!

The fabric for the patches all came from secondhand items too, which is a great use for those clothing items that would need some serious Frankensteining to bring back to life. Cut em up as patches instead!

#visiblemending #patches #sewing #upcycling #sustainableclothing #upcycledfashion #patchwork #diyfashion #applique #slowfashion #thrift #upcycling

Mending doesn’t always have to mean hiding. Sashiko stitching has recently gained some traction, as well as other more visible mending styles, which I think is great! But I’m too impatient to hand stitch, so I prefer the patch method.

Think creatively! A patch can not only repair a torn item, but breathe new life into it and make it even more fun than it was before!

The fabric for the patches all came from secondhand items too, which is a great use for those clothing items that would need some serious Frankensteining to bring back to life. Cut em up as patches instead!

#visiblemending #patches #sewing #upcycling #sustainableclothing #upcycledfashion #patchwork #diyfashion #applique #slowfashion #thrift #upcycling

Closeups of the upcycled sketchbook sweater (XXL). The pencil cup is a pocket that can actually hold your pencils and the sketchbook opens and closes! It comes with a washable fabric marker that you can store in the pocket and use to write/draw in the sketchbook.

I have a lot of fun adding interactive elements to my clothing, and something about a pencil cup appliqué that actually works as a pencil cup is so fun to me. I asked you guys if you thought I should leave the book blank to fill in yourself or cover it in embroidered doodles, and it was a pretty split vote. I did a little bit of both by having some embroidered doodles around the edges but leaving the middle blank for you to doodle in yourself. That way it’s cute whether you draw in it or not.

This cozy sweater is waiting for the perfect home, along with some other fun interactive stuff.

Upcycled fabrics used: thrifted sweater, multicolor placemat, white and red pillowcases, pink placemat, and a plain yellow tee.

#upcycling #sewing #patchwork #reworked #fyp

Closeups of the upcycled sketchbook sweater (XXL). The pencil cup is a pocket that can actually hold your pencils and the sketchbook opens and closes! It comes with a washable fabric marker that you can store in the pocket and use to write/draw in the sketchbook.

I have a lot of fun adding interactive elements to my clothing, and something about a pencil cup appliqué that actually works as a pencil cup is so fun to me. I asked you guys if you thought I should leave the book blank to fill in yourself or cover it in embroidered doodles, and it was a pretty split vote. I did a little bit of both by having some embroidered doodles around the edges but leaving the middle blank for you to doodle in yourself. That way it’s cute whether you draw in it or not.

This cozy sweater is waiting for the perfect home, along with some other fun interactive stuff.

Upcycled fabrics used: thrifted sweater, multicolor placemat, white and red pillowcases, pink placemat, and a plain yellow tee.

#upcycling #sewing #patchwork #reworked #fyp

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