In this collection of videos Michelle gives upcycle sewing tips and tricks.   

Paganoonoo Sewing Tip: Selecting Colors and Patterns for Starting Garments

If you only watch one video tip this is the one. You have your upcycle design and want to buy the starting garments... but not sure what to select? Looking in the thrift store there are so many choices it is overwhelming! This tip covers how to select garment colors and patterns. Learn the one color that look great on everyone!

 

Paganoonoo Sewing Tip: Add a Double Collar to a Dress ShirtPaganoonoo - Presented by Michelle Paganini, upcycle sewing guru, courtesy of It's Sew Easy TV.  Adding a double collar to a dress shirt makes it instantly stylish. Follow Michelle's easy instructions for this upcycle. Works very well for Paganoonoo designs: Ashlee, Cindy, Michelle, Peggy, Patti, Rebecca, Sandy.  P.S. Michelle is wearing the "Ashlee" blouse.  The other three designs on dress forms are, left to right, the Peggy, Sandy, and Cindy.

 

Paganoonoo Sewing Tip: Add a Double Collar to a Dress ShirtPaganoonoo - Presented by Michelle Paganini, upcycle sewing guru, courtesy of It's Sew Easy TV.  Adding a double collar to a dress shirt makes it instantly stylish. Follow Michelle's easy instructions for this upcycle. Works very well for Paganoonoo designs: Ashlee, Cindy, Michelle, Noel, Peggy, Patti, Rebecca, Sandy

 

Paganoonoo Sewing Tip: Adding a Cuff to a SleevePaganoonoo - Presented by Michelle Paganini, upcycle sewing guru, courtesy of It's Sew Easy TV.  Men's dress shirts make great upcycle candidates but the sleeves are generally too long for ladies. One simple upcycling solution is to turn the sleeve into a 3/4 length with a contrast cuff. Works very well for Paganoonoo designs: Ashlee, Cindy, Michelle, Noel, Peggy, Patti, Rebecca, Sandy

 

Sewing Tip: Upcycle Thrifted Notions-Better Than a Fabric StoreCourtesy of It's Sew Easy TV. Michelle Paganini discusses sourcing notions from used / thrifted clothing. Her examples demonstrate that notions of better quality can often be found for less money than at the fabric store.

Upcycle Sewing Tip: Sewing Over Thick Seams Using a Clearance Plate
Upcycle Sewing Tip, sewing over thick seams using a clearance plate. Mandatory when sewing over thick seams, such as for the Boro Style Jean Jacket design. This is my first home produced video so it will likely make you laugh. It was filmed by my good friend Sandy Glickfield (of the Paganoonoo "Sandy" fame). 

 

Sewing Tip: Reverse Applique Embellishment (Perfect for the Sandy blouse)Paganoonoo - Presented by Michelle Paganini, upcycle sewing guru, courtesy of It's Sew Easy TV.  Upgrade a plain garment quickly! Michelle Paganini demonstrates how to embellish clothing using multi-layer reverse applique to create interest. This technique is featured in the Paganoonoo Sandy blouse sewing instructions. 

 

Paganoonoo Sewing Tip: Adding a Cuff to a SleevePaganoonoo - Presented by Michelle Paganini, upcycle sewing guru, courtesy of It's Sew Easy TV.  Men's dress shirts make great upcycle candidates but the sleeves are generally too long for ladies. One simple upcycling solution is to turn the sleeve into a 3/4 length with a contrast cuff. Works very well for Paganoonoo designs: Ashlee, Cindy, Michelle, Noel, Peggy, Patti, Rebecca, Sandy

 

Paganoonoo Sewing Tip: Easy Fixes for Too Long Slips, Itchy Labels, and Garments that Unbutton Themselves. Paganoonoo - Presented by Michelle Paganini, upcycle sewing guru, courtesy of It's Sew Easy TV.  Surprisingly quick fixes for these wardrobe malfunctions.

 

Paganoonoo Sewing Tip: Transform a Shirt Dress Collar into a Mandarin CollarTransform your dress shirt collar to a different style, mandarin, with a few simple steps. Great for when you want a different look, or a cooler collar for summer. This technique can also be used to turn a worn collar.

 

Paganoonoo Sewing Tip: Practical Gifts Upcycled from Vintage LinensPaganoonoo - Presented by Michelle Paganini, upcycle sewing guru, courtesy of It's Sew Easy TV.   What to do with all those beautifully made vintage linens?  Michelle demonstrates some simple projects that you can keep or use for delightful gifts.  Great methods for using family linens in a practical way.

 

Paganoonoo Sewing Tip: Upcycling Felted Wool

Paganoonoo - Presented by Michelle Paganini, upcycle sewing guru, courtesy of It's Sew Easy TV.  If you have ever accidentally shrunk a wool sweater by washing and drying it you have felted, wool, lol.  Felted wool has wonderful properties and can be used for a variety of purposes.  Michelle demonstrates how to use felted wool as an embellishment, and how to make a surprising baby gift. 

 

 Paganoonoo Sewing Tip: Market Bag from a T-shirtPaganoonoo - Presented by Michelle Paganini, upcycle sewing guru, courtesy of It's Sew Easy TV.  Transform a small or medium t-shirt into a grocery bag! 3 easy cuts and 1 seam is all you need to do. If you want a decorative bag, transfer a graphic from a 2nd t-shirt. Make a set for a great gift.

 

Paganoonoo Sewing Tip: Making Ties from T-shirts.Join upcycle sewing guru Michelle Paganini (www.Paganoonoo.com) and transform a small or medium t-shirt into a grocery bag! 3 easy cuts and 1 seam is all you need to do. If you want a decorative bag, transfer a graphic from a 2nd t-shirt. Makes a great gift.

 

Paganoonoo Designs: Ellie T-Shirt PresentationPresenting a Paganoonoo slide show featuring Ellie T-Shirt Designs by Michelle Paganini. Paganoonoo sells Upcycle Sewing Instructions & Upcycled Garments. This video has numerous photos of my Paganoonoo Ellie T-Shirt Designs. Many you have never seen. You will be inspired!