New Year, New Uses: Sew that Stash

New Year, New Uses: Sew that Stash

This week, we are going to our stash and bringing it to life.  We are turning it from clutter to couture.  We are giving  a new use and new purpose to things we bought on impulse and forgot about.  Shae starts off the week with a gorgeous combination from Shwin&Shwin and Brownie Goose.  Share your stash creations with us on social media #newyearnewusessys.

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New Year, New Uses: Upcycling Everything

New Year, New Uses: Upcycling Everything

I love to upcycle.  When I started blogging almost four years ago, pretty much everything I made was an upcycle.  I didn't have much money or fabric, but I had plenty of people willing to give me their bags bound for Goodwill.  Over time, I've had the opportunity to work with fabric companies and earn money from my pattern designs to purchase new fabric, but I still have upcycling roots.

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