Cool Refashioned Odds & Ends: Fun & Easy Fashion Projects
RESTART YOUR From Trash TO Fashion in a Flash Get started refashioning Refashioning is all about reusing things you already have You can turn them into new things that you’ll love Find fashion anywhere Reuse odds and ends you have around the house Use a burlap bag to make a purse Turn a blanket into a poncho You can even use balloons to make bracelets 4
Permission Safety (cid:273)(cid:335) Always get permission before making crafts at home (cid:273)(cid:335) Ask whether you can use the tools and materials needed (cid:273)(cid:335) Ask for help if you need it (cid:273)(cid:335) Be careful with sharp and hot objects such as knives and irons Be Prepared (cid:273)(cid:335) Read the entire activity before you begin (cid:273)(cid:335) Make sure you have everything you need to do the project (cid:273)(cid:335) Follow directions carefully (cid:273)(cid:335) Clean up after you are finished Basic terms and step-by-step instructions will make redoing your closet a breeze These projects will help you turn odds and ends into one-of-a-kind fashion pieces 5 5
BECOME A FA S H I O N Find fashion where you least expect it Search from the attic to the basement Look through old clothing blankets and gadgets Find things that you like for their color shape or style Refashion them into fun clothes and accessories ODDS ENDS TO REFASHION WITH BELTS BLANKETS FABRIC ROPE BUBBLE WRAP ENVELOPES BURLAP BAGS GAME PIECES 6
Refashion Ideas for Odds Ends SUPER SCISSORS (cid:446)(cid:2) Cut up old blankets or bags Reuse the fabric in refashioning projects efashioning projects (cid:446)(cid:2) Cut off the ends of an old belt Sew the belt onto a bag for a new strap a bag for a new strap ADD SPARKLE (cid:446)(cid:2) Mix Mod Podge and glitter together Paint your accessories to give them sparkle (cid:446)(cid:2) Glue beads to items such as sunglasses shoes or bangle bracelets RIBBON RUN (cid:446)(cid:2) Attach ribbon or lace to an old T-shirt in a pretty pattern (cid:446)(cid:2) Glue beads onto lace Then make it into a cool beaded bracelet 7
