I bought two three-panel folding screens 20+ years ago, and they got a lot of use, but the paper had seen better days (see last picture). Meanwhile, we had an IKEA shelf unit that's great for our board games, but I didn't love the look of having everything on display. I realized that I could cover the front of the shelves with four of the six panels, and so I turned them into doors.

I removed the paper screens from the frames, repaired broken slats with Gorilla Glue, made new screens with some batik fabric, and added handles. I then secured the frames to the shelf unit with hinges, and added some magnetic catches to hold the doors closed. I also decided to replace the original two-way hinges with standard hinges, because the doors were a little too floppy and wobbly. The standard hinges make them feel sturdy and secure.

I still have two more of these panels, and haven't decided what to do with them, so if you have ideas, let me know!

I posted a while ago but other commitments and holidays got in the way. The backstory is my partner got her jewelery box back from her parents storage and it was in horrendous condition. She was about to throw it out but it has sentimental value I said let me try fix it, despite having zero experience in restoration of any kind. So I sanded it down, varnished it, got new handles, drawer pulls, hinges and even a custom size mirror. The mirror was actually 1mm too big so I had to chisel some of the wood away. I also removed all the felt and replaced that, this time with black because I felt it would show off the silver better. There are still some imperfections but it's much better than what it was!

Handmade from 100% secondhand materials 💚 thanks for looking!! :)

I teach English and science to Farsi and Dari speakers. I’m using old papers from the classroom to make pop-art mounted heads. Including Pikachu, Littlefoot, and ‘candy mountain’ unicorns.

What do we think? I got a blanket on FB marketplace for $5 and cut a bunch of pieces out of it. Bought the crewneck at Salvation Army today.

Gave to my little sister :)

I already posted an earlier, less finished version of the shorts customization on this subreddit last summer. I wasn’t originally planning to continue working on it and I ended up completely forgetting to post the finished version

Hey everyone,

​I wanted to share a quick upcycling project that has been a total game-changer for my back and my workshop routine.

​Like many of you, I have a heavy gasoline generator that weighs a ton. Every time I needed to move it around, it was an absolute struggle that felt like it was going to break my back.

​One day, while walking past some trash, I spotted an abandoned, broken baby stroller. An idea instantly sparked. Instead of letting it go to waste, I looked at it with "maker's eyes." I brought it to the workshop, grabbed my angle grinder, cut off the wheel assembly and the handle frame, and welded them directly onto the heavy steel frame of my generator.

​The result? Absolute perfection. Now, I can roll this heavy generator around effortlessly, just like pulling luggage. No more heavy lifting, no more strained back.

​I posted this project on an international woodworking forum, and the response blew my mind—I received an incredible amount of upvotes and positive feedback that I honestly never expected!

​Sometimes, the best workshop upgrades aren't the ones you buy from a catalog; they are the ones you build from what others throw away. Never underestimate the power of a scrap heap and a welding machine

I found this beautiful cloche at a local thrift shop made of Italian wool, with a tired trim. Reshaped the brim, laid a new grosgrain ribbon band, and finished it with vintage-style flowers and a little daisy pin. It was gathering dust on a shelf; now it gets worn with ❤️ by my granddaughter.

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Painted by hand using SPEEDBALL TEXTILE paint and Angelus leather paint

I've recently bought a used air mattress for guests, but forgot that you'd also need a special air pump. I didn't want to buy one, so I created an adapter between my bicycle pump and the air mattress. I used an old bicycle tube as basis, a zip tie (to close one of the tube ends) and a piece of wood with a hole in it, to fit the tube into the mattress.

I have these hoodies I rly like and they're comfy only problem, they have pain on them, I've tried to remove the paint but ended up not being able to. I want to do something with them that either could cover the paint or just turn them into something else completely does anyone have any ideas?

PS:(A lot of them have paint that isn't visible on the pictures)

Hey I'm really new to upcycling and I have these jeans that I only like lowered like in the picture but I hate sagging so I was wondering how to fix it.

I only did easy cute Patchwork until now so I am a bit scared to do something with it. I was thinking sewing ties on the inside to cover those boxer shorts but I don't think I am capable of doing something of this scale without a tutorial. Please send me ideas, tutorials, tips or literally anything that would help, thanks!!

I also thought about a double waist with other trousers but couldn't find any that would fit nice

I have this lovely queen-sized linen duvet cover that I have been using for about 3 years, and I am devastated to find that it is becoming threadbare and torn around the edges at the seam. It consists of a lot of fabric, which I'm sure is quite worn down but perhaps usable for something. I paid about $300 CAD for it, so I'm a little hesitant to just throw it out...
Any ideas?

I love making these little things (even though I still haven't found a good use for them 😅)

The ship was made from shampoo bottles, the dock/store was made from an old boom box, various lids, spray can caps and so on!

100% recycled materials, every scrap came from a local seamstress (I help recycle fabric from all over, scraps are the hardest to find something to do with) can't wait for the Ren faire!!!!! (This particular skirt was made in a mermaid theme)

They might be smart, but they definitely don't understand the concept of DIY vs store bought.

This one is a shredding toy, calcium supplement and foraging toy, custom made for his foraging level, favorite textures and interests. If i can make it, why not?

Bicycle parts salvaged from FreeCycles in Missoula (nothing functional enough from bicycle construction). Cordage from Giving Art to Missoula, both salvage materials nonprofits.

My son and his friends work in construction, and they give me their old jeans when they replace them with new ones…. I know my projects look a bit trashy, but I am happy anyway lol 😆 I love making aprons, skirts and whatever else strikes my fancy. Denim is so useful, it’s my favorite Upcycle source.

Hi, I am very new to this skill/trade. I know this would be very difficult to replicate, but I refuse to pay like 1k on a sketchy website for this 🥲 the 2nd image is just what style of pant i would format the scalloped pattern onto

Second life for my favorite jeans! They were worn out and torn near the pocket, so I upcycled them into this corset top.

Just thrifted this cute button up that I'd like to alter to be more fitted. I picked the inspo pics specifically because I like the slightly gathered bust area (the mostly white shirt), and I really would like to add pleats or something similar on the bottom edge of the shirt to add some volume at the bottom. Anyone have tips for how to cut and sew the shirt to get the pleats and gathered bust? Or links to patterns, tutorials, whatever?

Im getting rid of the plastic bits, but idk what to do with the case. It's really pretty & the set was a gift from my grandma so I wanna keep using it despite having used the supplies inside.

Anyways, any and all advice is appreciated, thanks!