9/6/11

How to make a Scrappy Gypsy Cuff--Tutorial!

This week is refurbished shirt week!  Today I'll be showing you how to create a boho gypsy cuff. You can create so many things with old shirts, especially one that your guy has outgrown. I picked up a purple plaid button down from my Goodwill, but any old button down you have laying around will do just as well, as long as it has a button cuff on the sleeve. 

The idea is simple: 

Just CUT the cuffs off your shirt, leaving about 2 inches of the sleeve attached.
ARRANGE lace, scraps, or even beads or feathers on the cuff
SEW everything on. Remember, this is a scrappy cuff. Your sewing doesn't have to be neat! 
WEAR your wonderful new, handmade design! 
(And tell all your friends!)
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I'd love to see the cuffs you guy make! Leave me some link love if you try this out. I'm sure this idea has been used before, its so easy and fun!

Stay tuned for thursday, where I'll show you how to create a boho scrappy skirt with the remainder of your shirt!

12 comments:

  1. HeleneNovember 13, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    very cool! thanks for linking up

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  2. Betsy PoolNovember 18, 2012 at 10:13 PM

    Those look great - so creative!! Thanks for linking up at Romance on a dime!!

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  3. UnknownDecember 3, 2012 at 7:40 AM

    This is soo cute! What a great idea for using up those scraps!
    Thanks so much for sharing with the Pink Hippo Party.. I am your newest follower~
    xoxo
    Amie @ Pinkapotamus

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  4. Accidentally WonderfulDecember 3, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    So cool! I love the fabrics you used. I'd love it if you'd share this at my linky party! http://accidentallywonderful.blogspot.com/

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  5. UnknownDecember 3, 2012 at 12:33 PM

    This is so cool! I think my niece would really like this! Pinning!

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  6. TheresaDecember 6, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    My youngest is so into cuff's. I just might have to whip one up for xmas. Visiting from DearCreatives.com feel free to drop by & enter the giveaways going on!

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  7. I Gotta Try ThatDecember 7, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    These turned out great, love it. Thanks for sharing it on "I Gotta Try That" Have a great weekend.
    Marcie

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  8. JacanaDecember 10, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    Wish I even knew how to start a sewing machine !!!

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  9. One Mother HenDecember 10, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    Looks good with all the scraps. very creative.

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  10. Diana of Diana RamblesDecember 19, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    Really creative!!

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    Great idea! We found you via Pinkapotamus - Pink Hippo Party

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  12. Lisa LynnFebruary 4, 2013 at 4:04 PM

    Cute! I found you on the Clever Chicks Hop and I would love to have you join the fun on my Creative HomeAcre Hop!
    http://www.theselfsufficienthomeacre.com/2013/02/the-creative-homeacre-hop.html

    Hope to see you there!

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