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Creative Tips FOR YOUR FAVOURITE OLD ITEMS

FROM SOMETHING OLD MAKE SOMETHING NEW – MORE THAN JUST A TREND

An increasing number of fans of "make-it-yourself" are discovering the principle of up-cycling with which old fabrics, which have outworn their use, can be turned into new products. This not only conserves available resources, it also makes the purse strings stretch further.

The best thing about it is that upcycling lets you produce unique, quite personal things for yourself and your home, which have their very own charm, irrespective of whether you are a newcomer to sewing or an expert.

Swantje is a trained bespoke dressmaker and fashion designer from Berlin. On her "yes-honey.de" website, she inspires sewing enthusiasts with her own patterns and designs. She also writes books on sewing and produces videos for beginners.

In collaboration with Prym, Swantje presents in this brochure (sewing) instructions for upcycling ideas, so that you can create something new from an old favourite item.

Further upcycling instructions from Swantje are available on our Prym website under www.prym.com/upcycling

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Materials for upcycling can be found almost everywhere; you already have most of them in your home. Garments are especially suitable for revamping. In this way, in the twinkling of an eye, you can bring new life to a favourite item which has seen better days.

It is not usually necessary to have any great knowledge or experience in order to jazz up an old garment. In a few simple steps and with the right material, absolutely everyone can create a new look. Your creativity will know no bounds.

For example, you could turn an old pair of jeans into a stylish apron or make a fantastic shopping bag from an old jute sack. The Prym range offers the right tools and lots of inspiration for all upcycling ideas.

With our reliable, high-quality sewing tools, you can effortlessly work with all your fabrics and items and have just the right tool to hand.

Our simple step-by-step instructions help you to conjure up successful new projects from old, discarded fabrics, for yourself or as individual presents. Old clothes may even be transformed into new favourite items.

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Cut off one leg from the back section and use it to fill in the space between the legs in the front section. Shorten everything to the desired length and then sew around the hem or simply leave unhemmed.

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You can now adjust the shape of the upper part of your apron, before folding all the open edges inwards and top-stitching all around.

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Now attach the two buttons on the upper edge to the fabric and you are ready to calculate the length of the last strap. Clamp the ends in the clasp of the buckle.

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For the bib, cut off the back section below the pockets and sew it centrally below the waistband of the front section. At the start and finish, leave a distance of 1 cm from every edge, so that you can still fold it over.

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For tying the apron, you can sew a strap to each side, fold in the open ends and sew up firmly with a zig-zag stitch.

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All you have to do now is put on the apron and start up the barbecue; you are ready for your guests.

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> Old pair of jeans> Sewing thread in a

matching colour> Sewing machine> Dungarees/Overall

fittings 40 mm> Stitch ripper> Glass-headed pins> Tailor’s shears for

robust fabric> Sewing machine

needles Jeans No. 90/14

> Strap for tying

Then, place the front section of the jeans on the table, so that the crotch areas lie flat on top of each other. Pin and sew the parts together.

First of all, unpick the side seams of the jeans up to the waistband (simply cut through that) and unpick the inner leg and crotch seams up to the end of the zip fastener.

APRON OUT OF JEANS

You want to liven up barbecues and at the same time give new life to an old pair of jeans? Nothing could be easier.

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STRAP

Article No.: 965 203

Size 40 mm

* for bags, rucksacks, etc.

You don't want to sew around the ends

of the strap? Use our end caps for bag

straps (Article No.: 965 250, 965 251)!

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* with point protector

STITCH RIPPER


Size 40 mm

* rust-protected

DUNGAREES /OVERALL FITTINGS

* 130/705 H-J Jeans* No. 90/14

SEWING MACHINE NEEDLES JEANS


GLASS-HEADED PINS


* resistant to ironing

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You need:

> Old shirt> Pattern for child's dress> Sewing thread in

matching colour> Sewing machine> Iron> Pressing cloth> Bias binding in

matching colour > Lama appliqué> Tailor’s shears > Glass-headed pins > Sewing machine needles

Universal No. 70

From something old create something new, so bring out the old shirt and cut close to the side and shoulder seams along the length of the sleeves.

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Place the pattern pieces along the finished shirt hem, with the button placket as the fastening on the centre front. Do not forget to leave a seam allowance and neaten all open edges after cutting.

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Place the front and back right side to right side and sew the shoulder and side seams together. Then iron open the seam allowances, so that they lie flat.

Snip the seam allowance every 2 cm around the curves close up to the seam and then fold the bias binding completely to the inside.

If there is not enough fabric for facings, use bias binding instead. Simply fold open the binding on one side and sew it right side to right side along the fold to the neckline and the armholes. Overlap it slightly at the ends.

Quickly top-stitch once more from the outside and iron on a cute appliqué.

Now you have turned a large, old shirt into a new child's dress.Just a warning to end with: re-creating things is addictive!

The pattern is ready to hand, but you can't find a suitable fabric? How about re-creating something, rather than buying new? The best thing about it is that the button placket and hem have already been sewn! CHILD'S DRESS

OUT OF AN OLD SHIRT

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TAILOR’S SHEARS


21 cm = 8"

* for lightweight to heavy fabrics* ergonomic soft handle

Our wide selection of finished

appliqués is perfect for revitalising

your favourite items!

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APPLIQUÉArticle No.: 923 225


* 130/705 H-SU* No. 70-100* Anti-adhesive coating

SEWING MACHINE NEEDLES UNIVERSAL* for versatile trimming and

decoration of clothing, accessories…

BIAS BINDING


40/20 mm

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Now all you have to do is pull the satin ribbon through the eyelets and your super summer top is ready to wear.

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The holes can be punched into the fabric using the revolving punch pliers. Next, insert the appropriate eyelet tool into the Vario pliers and place an eyelet into it.

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Draw the right side of the fabric with the punched hole over the eyelet and place a washer over it, before you press the VARIO pliers firmly closed.

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You need:

> Bodice or light top> Sewing thread in

matching colour> Sewing machine> Satin ribbon> Eyelets 8 mm> Revolving punch

pliers> VARIO pliers > Chalk pencil> Hand gauge > Stitch ripper

Simply unpick a side seam carefully with the stitch ripper and remove the loose threads. The seam allowance can be stitched flat along its length from the outside.

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Mark the position for the eyelets using the hand gauge and the chalk pencil.

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Your favourite top has shrunk in the wash? Or you would simply like a stylish fastening solution? Then try out this idea with eyelets and our pretty satin ribbon. TOP WITH EYELETS

AND SATIN RIBBON AS FASTENING

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HAND GAUGE


21 cm

* for working directly on the sewing machine

* notches make exact marking possible

REVOLVING PUNCH PLIERS


* for leather, foil, paper, etc.* for 6 hole sizes * 2.5–5 mm

Satin ribbons can be used for wrapping gifts,

for decoration, embellishing and handicrafts!

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VARIO PLIERS* for press fasteners, eyelets,

jeans buttons, rivets* with piercing tools

for Ø 3 und 4 mm



* Dressmaker’s chalk in pencil form including plastic brush for removing the markings

CHALK PENCIL, WHITE

SATIN RIBBONArticle No.: 983 300

10 mm


8 mm inside diameter

* rustproof

EYELETS WITH WASHERS

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When you are satisfied with the size and shape, you can iron on the repair sheets. Wow, the jeans now look like new again and can be washed at up to 40 degrees!

If you want to be quite certain, you can of course add a pretty zig-zag stitch edging or you can put your artistic skills to work and expand your embroidery skills with a few attractive variations.

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Another option is to combine different fabric layers and colours. It is good fun and your design takes on a cool 3D effect.

Ripped for the thousandth time and they really cannot be rescued any more? That's what you think. Get the repair sheets out and we'll turn your jeans into a work of art!

You need:

> Old jeans with holes > Repair sheets in

various colours > Rotary cutter > Patchwork ruler > Cutting mat> Iron> Ironing sheet > Linen thread > Embroidery needles

No hole is too difficult to patch up, because you can easily cut the iron-on repair sheets to size using the rotary cutter and patchwork ruler.

PATCHED JEANS WITH EMBROIDERY

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PATCHWORK RULER


10 x 45 cm

* universal ruler* handy and ideal for cutting strips

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Use your prettiest remnants and our creative

interfacing (Article no. 968 193) to make child's

work of producing individual patches. Simply

iron the interfacing on to the reverse side of the

fabric, draw the motif, cut it out, peel away the

paper and iron on the other side!

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45 x 60 cm / 17 x 23 inch

* front printed with cm scale* reverse printed with inch scale* indispensable for working

with rotary cutters

CUTTING MAT

* ergonomically shaped soft handle* with special blade guard* suitable for right hand and left hand use

ROTARY CUTTER


Ø 45 mm

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REPAIR SHEETS DENIM

Article No.: see illus.

12 x 45 cm

* suitable for medium-weight denim and cotton fabrics

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929 553929 550 929 551


You need:

> Old jute sack> Sewing thread in matching colour> Sewing machine> Strap > Cord > Dressmaker’s chalk white> Patchwork ruler > Tailor’s shears > Iron > Ironing sheet> Safety pin > Glass-headed pins > Sewing machine needles

Jeans No. 90/14

To start with, an old jute sack has to bite the dust, because you cut out of it two rectangles, each 52 x 43 cm in size. Of course, you can include the imprint and give your bag an individual design. All the edges should be quickly neatened.

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Cut a strip 37 cm long for the strap, fold it in half and pin it 10 cm from the upper edge on one side, before sewing the bag together.

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You always have your favourite needlework tools with you, but something is still missing? Then sew yourself a suitable travelling bag. BAG MADE

FROM AN OLD JUTE SACK Sew each side 3 cm from the top edge towards the

bottom. Then leave a 5 cm wide gap for the cord and close the rest of the side seam to the base. Always secure the beginning and end of a seam. Sew the base closed along the entire width and iron open the seam allowance.

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Now iron the upper edge 1 cm towards the inside and then iron it inwards once more by 4.5 cm, before top-stitching all around close to the fold edge, 4 cm from the edge of the bag.

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Now all you have to do is knot the cord ends, put in your needlework tools and you will not lose anything when out and about.

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So that the bag can stand up, take the corners one by one and fold them diagonally, so that the base and side seam lie on top of each other. Then sew a 18 cm wide base and cut off the protruding corners, leaving a 1 cm seam allowance. Neaten the open edges once more.

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To close the bag, you need two cords, each 125 cm long. Using a safety pin, push the first cord through one of the upper openings all the way round, until it comes out again at the same place. Do the same with the other cord through the opening on the other side.

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Soleplate surface 130 x 75 mm

* ideal for craft work and when travelling* with measuring cup and carrying bag

STEAM IRON MINI

Decorate your jute bag with stylish 3D

embroidery using our new punch needle!

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DRESSMAKER’S CHALK, WHITE


* suitable for almost all fabrics * marking easy to remove


Ø 11 mm, 2.5 m

BAG CORD

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IRONING SHEET, MULTI* printed with grid in cm and angle

markings, sorting loops and pockets, pin cushion und removable fabric bag


50 x 92 cm

* *

* Example of use

PUNCH NEEDLE


* for creating 3D embroideries

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You need:

> Old towel> Sewing thread in

matching colour > Sewing machine> Coloured embroidery

thread> Polyester filling> Aquatrick pen> Tailor's shears> Glass-headed pins > Sewing machine needles

Universal No. 70 > Sewing needles > Embroidery needle

Let the kids draw their favourite animal on the towel using self-erasing textile markers; don´t worry, the lines disappear all by themselves. Don´t forget to leave a 1 cm seam allowance all round and then cut out the motif double using the tailor’s shears.

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Clip the curves (approx. every 1-2 cm) and all the interior corners close to the seam and then turn the animal carefully right side out through the opening. This makes the seam allowances lie more smoothly on the inside.

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Next, stuff the animal with polyester filling, until it feels like a proper cuddly toy.

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Sew up the end firmly again and now you will have a new friend and a new towel to take with you to the beach.

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Sew the two sections together right side to right side and don´t forget to leave an opening for turning approx. 5 cm long.

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Now use embroidery thread and a thick needle to embroider on a sweet face. To prevent the thread breaking, do not pull it too tightly.

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You can close the turning opening with an invisible mattress stitch. This is done by hand, making sure that you sew up firmly to begin. Then, insert the needle into the folded edges in each side in turn, always at the same height as the previous stitch until you reach the end.

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The old terry towel is no longer any good for the beach, but the little ones still find it ever so snug? Then it's high time for an alternative!

CUDDLY ANIMAL OUT OF AN OLD TOWEL


CHENILLE EMBROIDERY NEEDLES


* No. 18-22 assorted

If it is too difficult to embroider the finished

cuddly toy, you can tension the fabric in an

embroidery frame even before you cut it out

and embroider on the face as a first step!

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* marking and water pen* water-soluble marking pen* includes a water pen

AQUATRICK

SEWING NEEDLES, SHARPS


* No. 3-7 assorted

More information is available on our Prym website: www.prym.com/upcycling

POLYESTER FILLING


250 g

* hygienic, soft, warm, odourless* retains its shape even after washing

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