Not sure what to do with your old clothes chucked out while doing your spring cleaning? Well, here are a few ideas from Artist Derick Melander .

Curious to know more about these crazy sculptures? click here

Wishing you a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend!

As you may know, I love upcycling clothes.

I recently pulled a pair of jeans from my closet that I wasn’t wearing. I cut them and hemmed them to make a pair of shorts for myself.

I do this all the time, for myself, and for my kids.  When their pants get too short and/or worn out in the knees, yet still fit around the waist,  I turn them into shorts. Such an easy project, and excellent way to save a few bucks.

I was just about to toss the cut off leg bottoms, when it occurred to me that perhaps they could be used as well.

I cut each leg to make 2 squares. I sewed each side, put in an elastic waist, and a new skirt for Isabella was born!

So, one pair of unused jeans turned into 2 very usable pieces just in time for summer!

Choosing your own fabric for our party dress, or our (new) sundress is lots of fun yet frustrating at the same time.  There are just so many choices!

Here are some that have recently caught my eye.

Kathy Hall – Coffee Buzz

black and white

0r. white and black

Hoodie -Mustard Circle Pot Print

Andrea Victoria – My Minds Eye – Petals – Fuchsia

Park Slope circles and Stems

Carolyn Gavin – Wild Thyme -Thyme Flowers

Alexander Henry – Willow Collection,

Willow Grove

These are just a few of the (too) many wonderful options available at Uberstitch. What catches your eye?  please share, we’d love to know!

If you love lots of free handmade stuff (25 to be exact) then we’ve got some great news for you!

Red pajamas, as well as 24 other amazing companies, are participating in a huge giveaway for Mothers day!  We’re excited to give away our retro coveralls.

You need to enter.

Go to the Laura Winslow photography blog, scroll through the participating goodies and leave a comment stating the one that caught your eye!

that’s it.

go and win.