Upcycling, the major trends in 2021
As upcycling itself becomes the new star of fashion, find out in this article what the big trends of the year 2021 are in the fashion and deco sectors.
It's all about the fringes!
And yes, the year 2021 marks the big return of franges and that's super good news for upcycling fans because fringes are easy to make!
Put fringes on your jeans jacket, on your handbag,on the sleeves of your t-shirt, in short go wild!
Don't limit yourself on creativity, you can use all types of fabric depending on the look you want to achieve and the piece you're customising.
In fact, you can take a look at our article on fringes and learn how to make them.
Checked overshirts for men and women
Hyper comfy, the overshirt will be a must for this year in both women's and men's dressing.
So choose one of the old plaids lying around in your cupboard and give it a second life.
For even more comfort, you should know that the trend is for oversized.
Ladies, you can also choose to adjust the size of your jacket by adding a pretty belt. Use a leather bodice or a belt you no longer wear. Incidentally, the XXL belt is also one of the big trends of the year!
The poom-poom short
The poom-poom short is back in force for this summer and when it comes to upcycling, the possibilities are endless.
You can recycle one of your old jeans, use a patchwork of fabrics, old curtains, a large scarf, your guy's basketball shorts....
If you're using a plain fabric, think personalisation. Among other things, our Tillistes make broderies that can add real value to your shorts and make them look even cuter.
Balloon sleeves
Personalise your tops with big puffed sleeves. They're on trend this year.
To do this, you can learn to make fronces but beware, sewing sleeves is a tricky step that requires practice and even more so if there's puffing involved.
Don't hesitate to call on one of our Tillistes for this type of creation.
And what are the major upcycling trends for 2021?
With the Covid pandemic, many of us have invested in our interiors. And that's only natural. When everything seems to be going wrong, we want to feel good at home.
Short of spending fortunes and buying new items that would only validate and encourage overproduction, take stock of your house or flat and see what you could transform and improve.
The list is as long as your imagination. It's all about bringing old things back to life, giving them a new look and making them more beautiful than they were.
A huge pouffe in recycled fabric
As the surface area of a footstool is large, we advise you to use fabric with sufficient yardage. For example, old curtains or a tablecloth.
Your fabric should also be sufficiently thick such as canvas cotton or linen.
You then choose the shape that suits you, we love the berlingot!
Be careful, for the inside, it will be important to sew a cotton cover to contain all the little polystyrene balls.
Focus on the cushions
On a sofa, it's clearly the cushions that set the tempo!
You can play with their sizes, their materials and of course their styles. Seaside, industrial, bohemian ambience...
They often represent a substantial budget in your interior so today we're offering you the chance to sew them yourself!
You won't need anything more than fasteners and fabric salvaged from your cupboards.
To achieve a harmonious whole, using old linen curtains is a good option. You can then customise some of the cushions with embroidery, large pom-poms, franges or even fronces.
Give your sofa a new lease of life by customising its cover
To spruce up a stained or simply out-of-fashion sofa, you can sew a new slipcover or more simply a large quilt that you'll come and lay over the seat.
If you choose to redo the whole cover, you'll obviously need to make sure you have enough yardage.
What's more, this is a job that requires some sewing skills. If you have any doubts about making the cover, don't hesitate to ask one of our Tillistes.
The quilt, on the other hand, will be easier to make. All you need to do is take the measurements of your seat, the fabric and the cellulose wadding sheets for the inside.
If you're worried you'll lack creativity or savvy, start with something simple, poke around the net and don't be afraid to get it wrong.
You'll be surprised to discover how much you can create with what you already have at home.
Say goodbye to overconsumption and adopt upcycling!
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