Tips for your ReVamping (sewing) machine:

  1. Start your sewing with a NEW universal needle
  2. Ladies & gentlemen, clean your bobbin cases! Fluff will cause frustration, and ReVamping is supposed to be ReLaxing!
  3. sewing work in your photos

Tips for your Scavenger Hunt:

Thrift shopping & ReCycling

  1. Bring a shopping list. If you already have a project in mind, make a list of what you are looking for. Bring any swatches of fabrics you may also want to work with.
  2. Check out the buttons when searching for an inspiration piece.  The buttons could be vintage or unique, but the garment not worth a second look.
  3. Don't let the size deter you. Nipping and tucking can easily be done with your sewing machine.
  4. Choose your inspiration piece for the fabric, never mind the outdated cut or style. Love what you ReUse!
  5. Cross-pollinate: One worn tote’s handles, a blouse’s rhinestone buttons and a vintage dress’s lace may = a great designer style purse!

Tips for your ReVamp Sewing

  1. Work with what your inspiration piece has. Can you ReInsert a zipper? Yes you can!
  2. Darts! They can be your best friend for tucking an oversized top.