10 Styles To DIY Kids Clothes: Upcycling Clothes Ideas

Upcycling clothes is an awesome way to refashion your kids’ old clothes into new styles! Kids grow up so fast and before you know it, you’ve got a ton of clothes they’ve outgrown.

Here’s one super simple idea from Susan of BrightStar Kids: 

“What do you do when your kid grows too tall for their tracksuit pants? Cut them into shorts. No hemming required, super simple for anyone to do.” 

We’ve got more cute and cool upcycling clothes ideas that will make use of their old clothes and even yours into something they can wear too. Awesome, right? Not only do you get to save up on money, but you’ve also saved up on wardrobe space! 

1. Harem Shake

Turn a tank top into harem pants is just one of the styles you can make when you upcycle old clothes. 

2. Tiers Of Joy

Don’t worry if they’re starting to outgrow the length of their shirts! Here’s one of those ways to upcycle their clothes. You can make use of their old ones or even grab some of your old shirts and turn them into a shirt dress!

3. No Sweat!

Got an old sweater that some of your older kids may have outgrown? You can make these toddler pants out of them as one of those cute upcycled clothes for the little ones.

4. Flip It

Does your little one love skirts? Making a reversible skirt is super practical and easy! It’s one of those DIY upcycled clothing ideas that are definitely super handy.

5. Sleeping Beauty

If you’ve got a lot of extra shirts at home that you no longer wear, turn them into cute nightgowns. A perfect example of how to upcycle clothes that’s super easy to make! 

6. Daddy’s Girl

Does Daddy have a lot of old office shirts that he no longer needs? Making them into super cute dresses is a great DIY project on how to upcycle old clothes.

7. Two in One

Got any more extra Dad long sleeve shirts? Your kids can share them if you turn them into 2 separate pants! With this practical tip, it’s always good to upcycle your clothes and make them more useful by creating something new and purposeful. 

8. Wave Got It

Don’t think that it’s only shirts and pants that you can refashion! Your old swimsuits and swim shorts can be handed down to your little ones too by just doing a bit of sewing. Tada! Isn’t it easy to upcycle your clothes?

9. Quirky Skirt

Wondering what to do with that extra fabric from all your upcycled childrens clothes? Cut them into strips and make this super cute tutu skirt! 

10. Cutting Edge

When your kids have gotten taller and their denim pants just got shorter, this is a cute and clever way to Upcycle Kids Clothes. Cut them into shorts and sew on cute printed fabric on the hem to make them super stylish!

Want More DIY Upcycling Clothes Projects?

If you and your kids love dressing up and making DIY Kids clothes, we’ve got some Cute And Easy Halloween Costumes you can make. Have them wear the stylish clothes you made for Amazing Kids Photobooth Ideas too!

Looking For Labels For Your Kids Clothes and Shoes?

You’re going to love our range of cute clothing labels you can use to personalise their clothing! We’ve even got super cute shoe labels too! Say goodbye to mix-ups! The best part? These are made for you in Australia and shipped super fast! You’re going to love them! 

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20 Halloween & Book Week Costume Ideas

Run out of ideas for Book Week? Or how about Halloween? Enjoy these Halloween & Book Week costume ideas with some of your little one’s favourite characters! 

1. Where’s Wally?

An old time favourite, Where’s Wally!

2. The BFG

Gather an old suitcase, a home made trumpet, large ears & black cape & your child is set to be the BFG.

3. Minecraft

Get some cardboard boxes & pixelate them with paint or glued paper to create your favourite Minecraft character.

4. Harry Potter Characters

Harry Potter fans will love dressing up as their favourite character.

5. Tintin

Love this easy dressup of Tintin with snowy & Captain Haddock.

6. I Spy

What a great idea to decorate a white t-shirt with I Spy items & a list of things to find.

7. Alice in Wonderland

I love this recreation of the Alice that is too big for the house. So cute.

8. Peter Pan’s Shadow

Why be Peter Pan when you can be his shadow!

9. Miss Clavel & Madeline & Friends

Dress up as Miss Clavel, Madeline, or her friends.

10. How To Train Your Dragon

This clever mother made costumes from How To Train Your Dragon for her kids.

11. Bat

Make this easy bat costume attached to a black hoodie.

12. Matilda

This Matilda even has her own newt!

13. Charlie & the Chocolate Factory

Dress up as Charlie or one of the characters from Charlie & the Chocolate Factory.

14. Ratatouille

This Alfredo looks so much like the one in the cartoon, don’t you think? Inspired by the movie & book Ratatouille.

15. Mario & Luigi

If Mario & Luigi are favourites in your household, then you can’t pass up the chance to dress up like them for the day!

16. Diary Of A Wimpy Kid

Make a mask or paper mache head of Greg from Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

17. Geronimo Stilton

Be the famous mouse reporter Geronimo Stilton.

18. The Lorax

An oversized orange onesie with yellow eye brows & moustache will definitely make you look like the Lorax.

19. Angelina Ballerina

For little Angelina lovers, they will love to whirl & twirl like Angelina for the day!

20. Porcupine

This porcupine was too cute not to post.

Love these book week costume ideas? You’ve got to check out our cute and easy Halloween costume ideas!

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