the creative road

Putting the puzzle together is the fun part of the process.

How am I going to fit the sleeves back on?

I widened the sides using the leftover fabric from the hem, then copied the shape of the back armhole onto the front.

Widening the sleeves worked too, and it helped disguise any small imperfections.

It turned out even better than I imagined.

Music: Life Is Energy

Musician: Alex Guz

This is a beautiful dress.

But for some reason, it doesn’t fit my body well. It’s small, too sheer, and too warm.

So I decided to mix it with other pieces that were also unused.

I divided this skirt into two parts along the side seams.

On the pants, I gathered the hem.

Then I attached part of the skirt to the waistband, only on the back. I finished the sides so the fabric wouldn’t fray, and it turned out like this:

Now I fused the other part of the skirt with the dress.

I cut the top part to turn it upside down and made a wrap apron with ties.

For the skirt, I used a third cotton fabric in the same color as a lining for the sheer part, and added an elastic waistband.

But I had to make everything twice!

The first version of the skirt turned out awful. It was completely uneven and way too long.

I ripped out all the seams and started over, adjusting everything little by little, which is why so many fabric scraps were left over.

But the extra work was worth it because it turned out amazing!

An asymmetrical skirt featuring an apron-inspired overlay✨️

I even made a pair of brooches and a rosette brooch with the leftover scraps.

❤️🤎

An idea to upcycle old socks with loose elastic.

Just measure, cut, sew a zigzag stitch — and done!

Music: Sunshine And Lollipops

No waste. I keep the parts I don’t use.

🍏🎈🎱🧵

Music: Gravity Bass ( by FUGUE )

Musician: Nordgroove

URL: https://icons8.com/music/

Redesigning my AC/DC dress

I did this because it was a bit uneven, one side was longer than the other.

I later realized the problem was in the shoulders: one side was bigger than the other. So I decided to add this orange T-shirt that was a bit too small for me.

To really make the fluorescent skull stand out, I cut it out and applied it to the back with a decorative stitch.

Honestly, I think it looks way better now.

The skirt came from a tight dress, and the AC/DC T-shirt I found it at a thrift store. I wore the dress like that for years, but it felt like time for a change.

Music: Tiny People

Musician: Alexei De Bronhe

Three tees turned into one with three necklines.

Just a way to mix my old T-shirts with this weird printed one (actually my husband’s pajama top).

The orange one is about 20 years old, I had already changed it once and didn’t want to cut the print or the green ruffle.

I made this upside-down piece by sketching a new neckline and using the leftover fabric for the finishing.

I kept the orange neckline as a side detail or as another way to wear it, I can choose either one.

The dark gray one was cut in half and sewn to the side of the light gray one.

Music: 玉走

Musician: EnjoyMusic

URL: https://enjoymusic.ai

An attempt to merge this gray blouse with sequin embroidery and this golden cotton knit one.

Patterns I wanted to change: one was tight and long, the other very short and uncomfortable under the arm.

They’re old pieces, I wore them a lot, but lately they’ve been stuck in the closet.

This is my first experiment.

I wanted to add something special, so I thought of using this linen fabric with a bit of sequin texture, I felt the colors matched nicely with both the gold and the gray.

I took apart the sleeves of the golden blouse and cut them into strips to use as side panels, matching the linen.

I finished everything and it looked beautiful, but once I tried it on, it didn’t fall right, the linen was too heavy and distorted the drape of the gray blouse, and the sequins, which were already attached to a finished fabric, felt scratchy on the inside.

There was no way I was going to lose those pieces, so I unpicked everything while looking online for another garment with gold tones.

I found this gold and black blouse for a really low price.

So I changed the project a bit:

I cut it vertically down the middle and then horizontally just below the arm, removing the sleeves. I only used the lower part, one piece on each side, also attaching them to the bottom of the gray blouse.

Since the edges of the gold blouse looked nice even without stitching, I added the sleeve strips to the sides to make the piece wider.

It turned into a loose vest.

With some leftover scraps, I also made this necklace.

Check out the video to see how I made it.

I loved doing this project simply because it brought back two beautiful pieces I no longer wore. All the history they carry is still with me — and now I’m adding even more to it.

That’s why I never throw away clothes I’ve worn before. There’s always a way to rescue, modify, or update old garments and make them even better than they were before.

Music: I Got A Girl

How to fuse old t-shirts in an unexpected way.

One of the t-shirts was mine and the other belonged to my husband. I spent days trying to figure out how to combine them in a unique way.

Since the beige t-shirt also works as a cardigan, I decided to make use of the front opening without hiding the buttons and clasps.

I'm a big fan of unusual constructions, so I came up with a method that felt interesting and still easy to make.

I managed to use almost everything, the leftovers were saved for future projects.

Efeito arrebatador😼😸

Music: Porcelain

Two super old, worn-out t-shirts fused into one.

I made these double fabric rolls as a little extra using the leftover white cotton.

The T. rex is only stitched at the top — like a curtain. I didn’t want to cover the green print underneath.

A bit of unexpected reuse.

They’re my husband’s.

He wore them a lot, and I’ve kept them for ages, always planning to reuse the fabulous prints.

Little Red Riding Hood Twin Bag

I stole this twill fabric, painted by my husband, to make an apron and now, a bag.

I sewed this Little Red Riding Hood doll applique, which came from the front of a very old T-shirt, and it finally found a project that matched. The colors aren’t exactly the same, but the shades came together harmoniously.

I had already thought about using this curtain fabric for the sides. It’s heavier, but it has an open weave and is sheer.

I also added two inner pockets and two long straps for the closure.

The video is a simple tutorial, but it shows the main steps.

Music: Med Tempo Rock

Musician: music by audionautix.com

I’m so happy with this project, not just because it’s all in shades of pink, but also because I managed to upcycle some beloved pieces.

I always start by combining colors and patterns. Then, I test simple layouts with vertical cuts and generous proportions, adjusting them in front of the mirror until they feel balanced on my body.

Here, I transformed 6 pieces into 4 fun and unique ones. Wearing them feels so special!

Blouse with vertical cuts to merge two pieces with very different prints, but a great color combination.

And a vest made from leftover pieces, which I enlarged and hand-painted to enhance the existing details.

Music: Temperatures Rising

Musician: LoveFine

URL: https://icons8.com/music/

This is my vintage Edward Mobley kitty doll that I found in an online shop. Their photos didn’t show that her tongue was heavily scratched and had holes. The ears were in poor condition as well. After washing it was better.

The plastic was also very dry, and I was afraid that handling it too much might cause it to crumble even more.

My solution for this kind of situation is to make a paste with white glue. It’s easy to layer and shape. You just need patience to let it dry completely before adding another layer. Sanding isn’t necessary—it can be shaped with your hands. The only downside is that once it’s done, it can’t get wet. Although, I never wet my dolls after restoring them.

I finished it with acrylic paint for a shaded effect using a sponge, some pastels, and MSC sealant spray.

She is really sweet🐱

This is the second part of the upcycling project for this tulle blouse.

And also for this skirt I made a few years ago but barely wore. It was made from fabric scraps left over from the lining I made for my sofa. The skirt was too long.

Since the shades of pink matched perfectly, I decided to carry on with this project.

I also used some old T-shirts, chosen for their color palette, which created a nice composition. The white one was my husband's pajama, and the polka-dot cat-print one had a very teenage fit. I had been wanting to repurpose it for a while.

I started by removing the waistband from the skirt. Then, I measured where to cut the white T-shirt, a little above the waistline. It became the centerpiece of the dress.

Then, I cut it vertically, removing the sleeves.

This allowed me to measure where to cut the polka-dot T-shirt to attach the sleeves. The cat print t-shirt was saved for another project.

This beautiful tulle was cut to match the size of the white T-shirt, making the most of the leftover fabric.

I simulated an overlay top, gathering the fabric slightly to create the illusion of a corset. I also repurposed the closure ties to make straps.

I also created some unique details to add to the back.

First, I sewed the tulle onto the white T-shirt and then vertically attached the polka-dot sleeves. Only then did I gather the skirt and sew it around the T-shirt.

It was an easy-to-execute project that, for me, has an incredible effect: the mix of materials, harmonious colors, modern proportions, and a fluid, nostalgic touch from the tulle.

Music: solitude

4 Sleeve blouse - A fusion of 3 pieces

The deer blouse is about 10 years old, and I don't wear it anymore because it's a little small for my body. It's worn out, but I don't mind, I still think it's nice.

I had the idea of transforming it into an outcast garment. I saw this concept of a 4-sleeve shirt on Instagram.

The upper pair of sleeves is fluffy, and the lower pair is long.

The tulle blouse is so pretty, but it's too warm in the summer and chilly on cold days. I decided to take it apart and use the pieces for this and other projects.

And the pink long sleeves one was a little weird on my body, too large.

I always start by unpicking the original seams rather than cutting right away, unless I’m sure it’s necessary. It does take longer, but it gives a way better finish, doesn’t mess with the shape, and makes it easier to re-sew along the original lines.

So the idea on the pink one was to cut the straight across the collar until the sleeves. Also, split down the middle.

I also unstitched the seams of the tulle blouse's sleeves to combine them with the long-sleeve blouse.

Then I sewed each pair together, one on top and the other on the bottom.

To make sure it would work, I basted it first, using the armhole height to determine where to position the sleeves on the body of the deer blouse.

Since I needed to gather the sleeves, I pinned the entire side to put it through the sewing machine.

That's the result, and I love the versatility and the quirkiness it can create.

Music: Bullfest

Music: Back to 1987

Musician: EnjoyMusic

URL: https://enjoymusic.ai

Esse foi o resultado da bandeira que eu pedi pro @rukin563 fazer, foi um teste pra gente moldar e costurar peças de roupa.

Ele pintou 27 metros de tecido para a exposição de arte Multiplicidades, lá na Passagem Literária da Consolação.

Tudo que sobrava de tinta, teste de cores e texturas foram aplicadas nessa bandeira. Eu já tinha até traçado um vestido nela, mas mudei de ideia depois que vi ela assim.

Consegui tirar a blusa, essa bolsa e uma saia, que também ficou bem legal.

A sarja já é um tecido mais encorpado, apesar de ser uma montagem fácil porque é tudo costura reta, a tinta deixou ainda mais fechada a trama, tive que costurar devagar pra não quebrar a agulha da máquina.

A bolsa é bem grande, fiz um forro recheado pra aguentar peso e ainda apliquei 2 bolsos internos e 3 alças pra usar bem perto do corpo ou a tiracolo.

Ela é uma peça piloto que vai ser replicada em algumas bandeiras da exposição depois que terminar, nossa ideia é fazer algumas peças de vestuário e acessórios, acho vai ficar lindo!

Blusa feita com sarja pintada pelo @rukin563 para a exposição Multiplicidades.

Fiquei bem feliz com o resultado dessa peça.

Foi a bandeira de teste cores que também serviu como teste de costura, o tecido é uma sarja 100% algodão pintada com café, tinta própria pra tecido e um pouco de tinta acrílica.

Usei um mix de tecidos, um lamê prateado de poliamida, cambraia de algodão na cor preta e mais a sarja de algodão somente manchada com café.

Todos os tecidos foram pré lavados antes da costura.

A modelagem T sem curva nas cavas, somente na gola.

Escolhi fazer bem ampla com detalhes frente e costas diferentes.

As costas pode ser usada na frente também.

A montagem foi bem simples, apesar dos franzidos das mangas e laterais.

O tecido pintado é mais duro de costurar, portanto usei velocidade baixa, a agulhas da máquina perfura melhor.

Acho que aguenta lavar na máquina sem problemas, mas como há mistura de materias e composições, aconselho lavar à mão.

No vídeo o destaque é para os picotes que eu fiz no viés do mesmo tecido que apliquei na gola, na volta inteira, assim quando dobra pra embutir o encaixe dos tecidos fica smooth.

A blusa ficou fantástica na Odete, que fez essa coreografia mágica para o nosso projeto artístico Multi Pli Cidades lá na Passagem Literária da Consolação.

Arte visuais, coreografias e indumentárias que expressam inconformidade e diversidade. Não somos presos a modelos estabelecidos e somos críticos a mesmice.

Upcycled dress made from another dress and a skirt.

Easy T pattern, the sleeves are the old skirt, I replace them on the left and right side of the top. No curves, only straight seam.

I cut the waste band of the beige skirt and sew on the top.

Big Silhouette Dress!

Music: Ohayo

Musician: Hani Koi