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How do we upcycle?

We have always focused on using materials and supplies we find second hand.  We believe almost anything can live a second life if you have enough imagination.  Check out the lists below to see what types of items we are currently using.

Clothing

sweaters................................mittens, beanies

jackets...................................dusters

denim jackets/sweaters.........sweater sleeve jackets

dresses/skirts/t-shirts............t-shirt dresses

t-shirt leftovers......................shorts and skirts

scarves..................................neck warmers

bath robes.............................neck warmers

flannel & logo t-shirt...............art flannel

dresses/skirts........................kimonos

stretch leggings.....................cuffs for fleece jackets

holiday clothing......................holiday patchwork dress

silky robes.............................ruffles on dresses​

kids clothing.........................dusters/dresses/jackets

Household

fleece blankets.......................fleece pullovers

curtains or tablecloths...........dusters

pillow cases...........................snap placket on fleece pullovers

bed sheets............................art flannel accents

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Notions

thread

zippers

buttons

seam binding

ribbon

trims

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all thrifted and used for sewn projects

Office Supplies

business cards..........................hang tags 

iron on transfers.......................sewn in tags

tissue paper.............................shipping orders

rolodex cards............................thank you notes

gift bags..................................used at events

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Anatomy of an Upcycled garment

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Sweater

Flannel Baby Blanket

Corduroy Jacket

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Long Sleeve Shirt

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Dress

Skirt

Fleece Remnants

Cotton Pillowcase

Fuzzy Robe

Fuzzy Baby Blanket

Leggings Neckband
(underneath)

Cotton Remnant

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Stretchy Shirt 

Past Materials & Creations

Clothing

sweaters

jackets

pants

men's ties

skirts

swimming suits

t-shirts

rainboots

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mittens/headbands

mittens/hats/fanny packs

fanny packs

dog collars

hats

headbands/hair ties

dog toys

floral arrangements

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Household

table cloths

pillow cases

napkins

bed sheets

towels

baby blankets

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fanny packs/market bags/hats

fanny packs/utensil roll ups/dog bandanas

utensil roll ups

fanny packs/utensil roll ups/jewelry organizers

bucket hats

reusable paper towels

Other

silverware

salt & pepper shakers

tiles

plates

beads/beaded jewelry

fabric remnants

embroidery hoops

snack boxes

books

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stamped garden markers

snowmen

coasters

garden flowers

wind chimes

face masks/travel bags/dog collars & leashes/placemats/table runners

felt wreaths

journals

book stacks

Cleaning out your closet? We will take donations of *most clothing items. Contact us or email directly if you're interested via Bequetextile@gmail.com 

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