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29Jun | 2011

Upcycle: Pillowcase to top tutorial

Posted by Joy | under Sewing . Tutorials . Upcycle | 34 Comments

I teased some post a go asking what could I make with a pillowcase, ribbon and some lace? Here is the answer =] A pretty vintage top. I loved the flow this particular pillowcase had and since it was one of the last sets Ken had before we moved together, I didn’t think he’ll miss it hehe (it’s for a single bed and there is another one [...]

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20Jun | 2011

Upcycle: T-shirts to Summer vest tutorial

Posted by Joy | under Sewing . Tutorials . Upcycle | 56 Comments

I love to spice up dresses and jeans with long summer vest. In my last visit to Target I found a few very cool and super cheap items, I already showed you what I did with this dress. So now I wanted to show what I did with two T-shirts, I also used a little piece of lace for the back, but you don’t need [...]

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15Jun | 2011

I am such a tease

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What do you do with pretty lace, ribbon and a pillow case? – So many answers! You will see mine next week, I have a few upcycled projects I want to share before I keep on going with flower tutorials. So I wanted to pop and give you all a little tease. The weather have been pretty weird lately, cold, rainy and then warm. The [...]

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14Jun | 2011

The Target black dress transformation

Posted by Joy | under Sewing . Upcycle | 12 Comments

I love little black dresses! so when I saw this long XL dress for only $7.00 at Target I knew I had to transform it! But since all dresses are different I decided not to make a tutorial of how I made mine, but explain what lead me to decide what would be the better way to transform it, to fit the shape and size [...]

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7Jun | 2011

Felt Rose tutorial and pattern

Posted by Joy | under Crafting . Sewing . Tutorials | 91 Comments

Hello everyone! Today I am going to share the last felt flower pattern, a lovely rose =] I am also very excited because for the first time I made a video tutorial, sadly Ken had the video camera so I had to make the video with my laptop, so I am sorry if I am a little far – I tried!! Next time I will [...]

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Hola there! I'm Joy Kelley, Chilean Designer, sewing fanatic, obsessive crafter, upcycle passionate. Welcome to my blog!
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