Where to go next with upcycling
Cushions, shirt projects and embellished jeans.
- Turn an old jumper, shirt or trousers into a cushion.
- Shirts are good for beginners: shirting cotton is usually good quality and stable. Open out sleeves to make a summer skirt, with the cuffs as a waistband.
- Use a free-motion or darning foot to repair and embellish worn jeans, with reinforcing denim tacked underneath first.
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All checked 1 November 2026. We read these; we did not test the products ourselves.