Upcycle Magic: A Denim Mashup & a Bonus Scrap Top!

In this tutorial, I take inspiration from Orly Shani, the DIY Designer (link below), and put my own creative spin on her denim shirt/sweatshirt mashup! I’ll show you step-by-step how to cut up a sweatshirt and a denim shirt and combine them into one unique piece that’s so much greater than the sum of its parts. Along the way, you’ll learn: ✨ How to sew a sleeve placket like the ones on men’s shirts — the easiest and most reliable method. ✨ A clever scrap-busting hack for turning leftover fabric into a cute top using the Adrienne Blouse pattern from Friday Pattern Company. Whether you’re upcycling old clothes or just looking for a fresh DIY fashion idea, this tutorial is packed with tips to help you create two one-of-a-kind tops from just a shirt and a sweatshirt! ✂️ Don’t forget to subscribe for more sewing tutorials, thrifting tips, and creative inspiration every week! #sewingtips #upcycledfashion #sewingtutorial #howtosew #catherinesews Orly Shani's video:    • COZY Cardigan! Make a Loungewear Set  w/ D...   My video in which I made the Adrienne Blouse out of a knit and a woven:    • Sewing with Knits vs Wovens: The Adrienne ...   ‪@OrlysChannel‬ ‪@FridayPatternCompany‬ 💖 Affiliate Links & Sewing Tools I Love 🖤 LDH Scissors – My absolute favourite Canadian scissors! Explore their collection here: https://ldhscissors.com/catherinesews 🧷 Thinking of buying a sewing machine or serger? I highly recommend Baby Lock machines. Use my affiliate link https://www.qualitysewing.com/?sca_re... 🧵 My Sewing Machines: – My sewing machine: Baby Lock Sofia 2 https://www.qualitysewing.com/?sca_re... – My serger is an old Kenmore but my dream serger is the Baby Lock Victory https://www.qualitysewing.com?sca_ref... ✂️ My Favourite Sewing Tools (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases) Marking & Measuring Erasable Frixion Markers – US: https://amzn.to/3AzigeK Canada: https://amzn.to/4dDXER2 C-Thru Ruler – US: https://amzn.to/3tfqdSS Canada: https://amzn.to/3TwBAk8 Olfa 6x24” Ruler – US: https://amzn.to/3GEwV8f Canada: https://amzn.to/486Mm4V Hip Curve – US: https://amzn.to/41BMkQp Canada: https://amzn.to/41GVx9V Tools & Accessories – surgical seam ripper with replacement blades - US: https://amzn.to/412mvJS Canada: https://amzn.to/44Duz6i – Folding Magnifying Lamp – US: https://amzn.to/3AY10QA Canada: https://amzn.to/3MzOZDi – The Best Seam Ripper – US:https://amzn.to/3ULilUf Canada: https://amzn.to/3wkyk25 – Loop Turner – US: https://amzn.to/3RH6HIw Canada: https://amzn.to/483Z30q – Tailor’s Ham – US: https://amzn.to/3RGEXDG Canada: https://amzn.to/485SPNN – Cordless Iron (similar) – US: https://amzn.to/48kprDb Canada: https://amzn.to/4aus5rJ – Sewing Clips – US: https://amzn.to/48bEFdc Canada: https://amzn.to/4byeekv – Sharp Tracing Wheel – US: https://amzn.to/3tfPr3s Canada: https://amzn.to/41DLF0z Tape Dispenser - US: https://amzn.to/4lmh286 Canada: https://amzn.to/47nMDmx – Book: Pattern Drafting for Fashion Design – US: https://amzn.to/3VDACBT Canada: https://amzn.to/4eCdnBa DISCLAIMER: Some links above are affiliate links. This means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I truly love and use myself.🎶 📌 Support the Channel Like this video? Please give it a thumbs up, leave a comment, SUBSCRIBE, and share with your sewing friends! It really helps my channel grow. Thank you! 💕 Special thanks to Matthew Inwood for editing support! 💛 Minwood@torontomu.ca 🎬 Video Timeline: 0:00 Intro 0:29 The Inspo 1:27 Cutting the Sweatshirt and Shirt 2:18 Planning the Re-Assembly 3:12 Plan for the Scraps 4:30 More Pinning and Trimming 6:38 Sewing on the Collar and Button Placket 14:21 Sewing on the Pockets 16:18 Sewing a Sleeve Placket 24:30 Attaching the Cuffs 28:01 Blocking Out the Ribbing 28:22 Cutting the Adrienne Blouse 31:19 The Neck Ribbing 33:33 Side Seams 35:52 Making the Elastic Casings 39:08 Attaching the Sleeves 41:47 The Hem 42:43 Done! 📧 Email: contactcatherinesews@gmail.com 📸 Instagram: @cathbhay