Check Out My Upcycled Line of Swoveralls

Tools and materials:

• Seam ripper
• Scissors
• Sewing machine
• Swoveralls

Remove the problem area 

One of the problems I saw with the damaged swoveralls was that some of the top buttons were broken. To repair this part of the swoverall, I cut off the damaged area. 

Sew a new neckline 

Next, I had to make sure the neckline would still look neat and clean so I folded the corners inwards and folded along the new neckline as I went.

I went over to my sewing machine to sew the new neckline which, once I was finished with it, looked just like it had before. 

Sew buttonholes 

For the refashioned top bit of this swoverall, I sewed a buttonhole on either side of the new neckline where the buttons had originally been.

Remove clasps 

To create the style I wanted for the top of this swoverall I had to remove the clasps from the arm straps. Using my seam ripper, I got to work on opening up each strap and taking off the clasps, 

Next, I laced the straps through the buttonholes to create a sort of tied strap look and then sewed the strap adjuster back in place. 

Enclose the sides 

To repair the sides of the swoverall I decided on an easy fix! I simply sewed around the snaps to permanently enclose the sides. This is just one really simple and easy way to upcycle a damaged pair of swoveralls.

Add your own design 

I was lucky enough to have a couple more pairs to repair and refashion and I thought I’d share some of my work. I had a gorgeous baby blue pair to work with and I decided to add a little design element by sewing on lemons and leaves. I started by cutting out lemons from this amazing, bright yellow fabric. 

I then moved on to cutting out the deep green leaves. 

I worked on placement for a while to make sure I was happy with the lemon swoveralls. 

I moved over to my sewing machine to sew the gorgeous lemons and leaves onto the pair of swoveralls. 

Create your own style 

I was also given a really gorgeous pink colored swoverall to work on. I wanted to create a really cute, feminine look for this pair. I repeated the steps I had done on the black swoveralls to create tie straps. First, I seam ripped the strap adjuster open to remove the clasps. Once I had removed the clasps, I resewed the straps. 

I then cut off the top part of the swoverall, removing the buttons in the process. I resewed the neckline just as I had done before making sure it looked professional. 

I then pulled the strap through my newly sewed buttonholes and tied them to create the gorgeous tie strap effect I wanted. 

To take this pair to the next level, I decided to sew some white flowers around the pockets on the swoverall. 

Be creative with your upcycles 

I had been repairing and upcycling quite a few pairs and I wanted to show you the different styles and ideas I have been working on. For this pair, I went for a striped tie-dye style which I just love! 

I also created a half and half pair of swoveralls. This look is bold and understated at the same time! 

For a little bit more of an edgy, modern look I added these hanging straps to the pair and also sewed inverted zips on the bottom of each leg. 

Here is the floral, feminine pair I had been working on. The flowers are such a small detail but they add so much to this pair, 

Lastly, I wanted to show you this print pair that I refashioned. This pair is really just a whole lot of fun! I would love for you to share some more swoverall upcycle ideas with me in the comments!