Category: Sewing

Upcycled Bandana DIY Drawstring Bag

Post author By Larissa
Post date March 31, 2020
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Featured Upcycled Bandana Drawstring Bags with Video Tutorial by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces #diy #refashion #sewing #upcycle #fashion #giftidea

Oh happy day! It’s Reduce, Reuse, REFASHION time! That means is the last Tuesday of the month (gasp…already?!?). Sigh…well time flies when you’re having fun…er…in lockdown. haha. I found a slew of these brand new bandanas at the thrift store and am geared to make upcycled bandana drawstring bags, plus a fun extra project too.

For real tho, I’ve had these in my stash for a few years, yes, YEARS. I bought them when my 3rd daughter was little and had the intention to make play skirts and dresses for her. I blinked and now my

Tags bag, bandanna, crafts, diy, refashion, sewing, trashure, tutorial

DIY / Tutorials Home Decor Repurposed Sewing Thrifted

DIY Insulated Picnic Basket with Napkins

Post author By Larissa
Post date March 26, 2020
12 Comments on DIY Insulated Picnic Basket with Napkins

Featured DIY Insulated Picnic Basket with Cloth Napkins by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces #diy #picnic #basket #farmhouse #cottage #summer

In life there are things that we can find ourselves drawn to and we have no idea why. haha. Am I right? Well, in this case I think I know why and I know how it started. Let me begin by showing you how I’m going to turn this thrifted goodie into a DIY insulated picnic basket. {{ooh…aaah…ooooo}}

You would have bought it too, right? I mean it’s a basket and no one passes up baskets – at least any one sane, that is. ahem. I can honestly say that I came by my fetish thru my

Tags basket, diy, lunch, picnic, repurposed, sewing, trashure, upcycled

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Upcycled Denim Pocket Purse

Post author By Larissa
Post date February 25, 2020
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Hey friends! Today is Reduce, Reuse, REFASHION time where the last Tuesday of each month I share a fun way to upcycle, reuse, repurpose items into fashion, home decor and more. Today, I’m all about those old jeans and giving them a new life with upcycle denim pocket purses.

These are a pair of my husband’s old jeans with holes in the seat. Don’t ask me how those got there? ahem. However, instead of chucking them into the trash, there is a whole lotta fabric that still has perfect upcycling purpose.

While I could give you limitless options how to use it all, I’m going to only focus on utilizing those pockets today.

Tags denim, diy, purse, refashion, sewing, trashure, upcycle

Crafts DIY / Tutorials Home Decor Project Gallery Repurposed Sewing Thrifted

Upcycled Leather Pot Holder from Purse

Post author By Larissa
Post date January 28, 2020
6 Comments on Upcycled Leather Pot Holder from Purse

Featured Upcycled Leather Pot Holder from Old Purse with Video Tutorial by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces #diy #home #kitchen #cooking #handmade

It’s Reduce, Reuse, REFASHION time today! Every last Tuesday of the month I share a new project making use of something we have in our home in a different way. Today, I’m taking an old leather purse and turning it into an upcycled leather pot holder. Check it out…

This is a purse I picked up at the thrift store. Yes, I scour the purse section for real leather so I can cut it up. haha. Doesn’t everyone? In the past, I’ve made headbands for my girls, toys, craft parts, and more from cast-off purses.

Not only purses, but you can use backpacks, leather coats, and even leather couches. Seriously, you find

Tags kitchen, leather, reduce, refashion, repurpose, reuse, trashure, upcycle

Crafts DIY / Tutorials Project Gallery Repurposed Sewing Thrifted

DIY Wool Dryer Balls from Upcycled Sweater

Post author By Larissa
Post date December 31, 2019
68 Comments on DIY Wool Dryer Balls from Upcycled Sweater

Featured DIY Wool Dryer Balls with Video Tutorial by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces #diy #home #laundry #upcycle #handmade #wool #crafts

Yippee!! It’s the last Tuesday of the month which means it’s Reduce, Reuse, REFASHION time! This is so fun for me because it’s a great way, for me to get into my other creative zone and (hopefully) inspire you. Today, I’m taking this thrifted wool sweater and creating DIY Wool Dryer Balls. (giveaway alert!)

At this point, you are probably scratching your head wondering, “What in the world is a dryer ball?” Well, lemme tell you that you will be so glad to learn something new today. Why?

Tags balls, dryer, felted, reduce, refashion, reuse, sweater, trashure, wool

DIY / Tutorials Home Decor Project Gallery Repurposed Sewing Thrifted

Upcycled Remote Control Holder

Post author By Larissa
Post date December 19, 2019
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Who’s in the mood for mini makeover that packs a punch? ME! I’m all about creative storage in my home. Not surprising, I love taking outcast items and giving them new life. Today, this vintage sewing box is going to become an upcycled remote control holder with style. Hang with me now.

Just for reference that you don’t think I’m off my rocker (I’ve already established I’m on my rocker back in this post…tee hee), here are some fun past projects for reference:

ammo box turned mobile storage
antique sewing machine drawers storage
bread box turned charging station
misfit drawers into tiered stand
pink trash can gets makeover
the list goes on…

DIY TIME

I’m assuming your house is much like mine with different appliances and electronics that require a remote. Corralling them can be quite the hassle, especially when

Tags diy, farmhouse, home decor, industrial, remote control, repurposed, trashure, upcycled

Christmas Crafts DIY / Tutorials Home Decor Project Gallery Repurposed Sewing Thrifted

DIY Christmas Swag & Planters from Foraged Greens

Post author By Larissa
Post date November 26, 2019
14 Comments on DIY Christmas Swag & Planters from Foraged Greens

You can create this affordable DIY Christmas Swag and Planters from foraged greens | Easy, low-cost, & fun! Come see the video tutorial by Larissa at Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces #diy #home #holiday #christmas #homedecor #farmhouse #budgetfriendly

“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…” Now that I have that stuck in your head, let’s talk about our Reduce, Reuse, REFASHION time. The last Tuesday of each month I take you on a journey with the intent to inspire. Today, I’m getting the holiday spirit rolling with a DIY Christmas swag and planters (1) created on a budget (2) super easy (3) and perfect for the entire winter season. (not just Christmas)

In order to do that, I’m making use of this super cozy, yet worn out flannel shirt. Don’t you just love a worn flannel? mmm…so soft.

Tags Christmas, diy, door, forage, garland, pine, refashion, repurposed, upcycle, video

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Upcycled Sock Dolls & Animals ~ REFASHION fun

Post author By Larissa
Post date October 29, 2019
18 Comments on Upcycled Sock Dolls & Animals ~ REFASHION fun

Featured Upcycled Sock Dolls & Animals | Get creative and have sew much fun! by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces #toys #kids #dolls #giftidea #handmade #upcycled

It’s that time again! I get so excited when I start to brainstorm about my Reduce, Reuse, REFASHION project for each month. If you didn’t know, that last Tuesday of each month is where I share a way to recreate your existing or found items into fashion, home decor and more. Today, I’m finally getting around to my vision for these brand new socks I found at the thrift store. I’m gaming to create some whimsical upcycled sock dolls and animals. woot!

Now, I have to ask…would you have grabbed these? I debated on trying them on to show you just how HUGE these socks are. They are definitely

Tags animals, diy, dolls, refashion, socks, toys, upcycled

Crafts DIY / Tutorials Project Gallery Sewing Thrifted

How to Fix Bleached Spots on Fabric

Post author By Larissa
Post date September 24, 2019
24 Comments on How to Fix Bleached Spots on Fabric

How to Fix Bleached Spots on Clothes and Fabrics by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces #howto #diy #clothing #repair #fashion #sewing

I’m a silver lining kinda gal that likes to see the good amidst the negative. It’s no joking matter when something you truly adore gets damaged…like your favorite bibs. sniff. I won’t say I shed a tear, but I was definitely feeling low that I ruined this pair with bleach. Has that ever happened to you? Today, I’m sharing how to fix bleached spots on fabric with a little ingenuity.

Here’s the backstory to my drama. I found two pairs of bib dresses at the thrift store made by Eddie Bauer. They were in like-new condition and made of some of my favorite textiles: one in linen, and this green one is

Tags diy, refashion, sewing, tips, trashure