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Patterns and Projects which Recycle or Repurpose items.
We're living in an age of increasing concern over the planet and recycling or repurposing is becoming a far more main stream subject.
In needle crafts, taking a worn out item and giving it a new lease of life by recycling or repurposing it can produce some wonderfully unusual and creative results.
If you know of any recycling related links that aren't listed here, please let us know.
T-Shirt Shopping Bag +tab
Easy to make shopping bag - ideal for recycling old More pages from this site: marthastewart.com (28)
Morsbags - fabric grocery bags +tab
Instructions, pdf pattern and animated tutorial
More pages from this site: morsbags.com (2)
Jeans Skirt Pattern +tab
With patchwork wedges. Free printable project sheet
More pages from this site: husqvarnaviking.com (2)
Make Toddler Pants out of a Man's Shirt +tab
A very comprehensive tutorial including printable pdf and video
How To Make a Neck Tie Belt +tab
How-To Neck Tie Belt. Learn how to make this no-sew More pages from this site: diyfashion.about.com (36)
Sew an MP3 Pocket onto Pants +tab
Sew an MP3 Pocket onto Pants. Learn how to sew a small More pages from this site: diyfashion.about.com (36)
How-To Make a Sock Wristband +tab
How-To Sock Wristband. Learn how to turn a sock into a wristband with this photo tutorial
More pages from this site: diyfashion.about.com (36)
No-Sew Wrap Shirt +tab
No-Sew Wrap Shirt. Learn how to turn a More pages from this site: diyfashion.about.com (36)
How To Make a Jeans Purse +tab
How-To Jeans Purse. Learn how to turn a pair of jeans into a bag with this photo tuto
More pages from this site: diyfashion.about.com (36)
Turn a Placemat into a Purse +tab
Turn a Placemat into a Purse. Learn how to make a bag using only a place mat with t
More pages from this site: diyfashion.about.com (36)
How-To Fingerless Gloves +tab
How-To Fingerless Gloves. Learn how to make a pair of More pages from this site: diyfashion.about.com (36)
Turn a T-Shirt into a Skirt +tab
Turn a T-Shirt into a Skirt. Learn how to More pages from this site: diyfashion.about.com (36)
Sew an Anime Hat. +tab
Sew an Anime Hat. Learn how to make an anime hat from fleece or a t-shirt with
More pages from this site: diyfashion.about.com (36)
Make a Purse from T-shirts +tab
Make a Purse from Two T-Shirts. Learn how to make a bag using only two t-shirts.
More pages from this site: diyfashion.about.com (36)
Pillow Case Skirt - Make a Skirt from a Pillow Case +tab
How-to Pillow case skirt. Learn how to make a More pages from this site: diyfashion.about.com (36)
How to Make a Halter Neck from a T-shirt +tab
How to turn a t-shirt into a halter More pages from this site: diyfashion.about.com (36)
