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How to Convert a One Piece Swim Suit to a Two Piece

June 15, 2021August 6, 2018 by Danielle Pientka
Bikini top with ruffles that ties around neck.
Bikini top with ruffles that ties around neck.

How to convert a one piece swim suit to a two piece. This easy bathing suit fix is perfect if you have a long torso and the swim suit doesn’t fit right.

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Categories Crafts, Sewing Tags Alterations and Mending Clothing, clothing, swim suits, tailoring, upcycling 2 Comments

How to Alter a Tankini Top Into a Bikini

August 30, 2018July 30, 2018 by Danielle Pientka
alterations tankini swim suit  of

Altered bathing suit top. This used to be a tankini until I adjusted it to better fit my body and needs.

How to alter a tankini to turn it into a bikini top. Learning how to alter a bathing suit is easy and it’s a great way to bring new life to an old swimsuit.

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Categories Crafts, Sewing Tags Alterations and Mending Clothing, clothing, sewing, upcycling 1 Comment

How to Sew Homemade Burp Cloths from Prefold Diapers

June 24, 2019April 2, 2018 by Danielle Pientka
prefold burp cloths
DIY burp cloths that are extra absorbent.

How to make homemade burp cloths using old prefold diapers. This is a super easy sewing project.

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Categories Crafts, Sewing Tags diapers, Ecofriendly Product Swaps for Low Waste Living, sewing for children, upcycling Leave a comment

Tips for Painting Plastic

February 3, 2020April 17, 2017 by Danielle Pientka
acrylic faded outdoors
Tips for Painting Plastic

Tips for painting plastic so it won’t fade or chip. Is painting plastic worth the effort? Will it last, fade, or chip off? What are the best ways to paint plastic? How can the life of painted plastic be extended? 

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Categories Crafts, DIY, Kids Tags Ecofriendly Product Swaps for Low Waste Living, painting, Plastic Paint Projects, saving money, upcycling 4 Comments

How to Sew an Easter Basket from Upcycled Fabric

June 16, 2021March 29, 2017 by Danielle Pientka
homemade easter basket fabric

How to make an easy Easter basket. This Easter basket is made with upcycled fabric, a sewing needle, and a spool of coordinating thread.

How to sew an Easter Basket: DIY Easter basket handsewn from upcycled fabric. Four yellow chicks inside the basket.

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Categories Holidays, Home and Garden Tags basket, Easter DIY Projects, sewing, upcycling 3 Comments
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