Nothing Too Fancy Designs

If you don’t find something you love or need a different size, we would LOVE to do a custom upcycled design for you! 

AMENDED is a series of upcycled garments that have been thoughtfully mended or altered by me, Jessamy Shay, to restore them back to wearability.  I find damaged garments, often vintage, and recreate them one at a time in my studio in Somerville MA, focusing on handcraft processes and using secondhand supplies and textiles whenever possible.

According to the EPA, 85% of discarded textiles end up in a landfill or burned. An estimated 17 million tons of textiles went to landfill in 2018. Repairing and reusing garments keeps them in use longer and diverts them from this devastating textile waste stream.

I upcycle everything.  As an Armenian, I naturally love to save everything and don’t like wasting anything!  This has been engrained in my head since day one, so I am very thankful for randomly finding this website when doing research on other upcyclers and what they are up to!

I prowl local estate sales, thrift shops, and garage sales for pre-loved clothing, leftover fabric and trim remnants, thread, salvaged buttons, and vintage linens. In my studio I work with cut-and-sew techniques, machine embroidery, visible mending, decorative stitching, and other unique embellishments to repurpose these found treasures into one-of-a-kind upcycled fashions. Stylish, sustainable, and just plain fun!

Chin Up! Prints is a clothing & art brand that features original designs promoting self-expression, empowerment, and compassion. Everything is screenprinted by hand and focuses on using upcycled materials. Featuring super-soft tees that are not only kind to the environment, but one of a kind too! The designs aim to challenge people in how we think about clothing and fast fashion as well as the world around us.

Cordoba RE is all about slow fashion. We make quality clothing that you love to wear over and over again until you wear it out. Our clothes are fun, beautiful and one-of-a-kind. We cut and sew thrifted fabrics and garments into brand-new pieces. Sometimes you can tell they are upcycled and sometimes it’s not so obvious.

Clancy’s Closet by Chestnut Ridge Originals is a one stop shop for all your Upcycled, originally designed clothing needs.  All items are handmade from previously loved clothing, and, redesigned with an original twist.

SSF Purple Label is a sustainable lifestyle brand that focuses on taking recycled and donated fabrics and reworking the materials into creating modern art pieces. Everything is made in-house by hand and is carefully crafted to create the highest quality. Each piece is a 1 of 1 creation.

My name is Christina and I am the creator/seamstress behind Nothing Too Fancy Designs. My inspiration for these designs stem from my love for live music and passion for waste reduction in the current fashion industry.

​My pieces are created from official merch-purchased and lot artwork band tees. These pieces are then upcycled into a final design using well taken care of, pre-loved clothing.

While most ready-to-purchase items are going to be made in this fashion, custom options are also available upon request. I would love to work with you to create your ideal custom piece. Please do not hesitate to ask questions so that we may work together in designing the perfect item for you.

Bringing new life to old clothes with my hand carved stamps, sewn on patches and quilt squares, and embroidery.

Hi! My name is Kristin, I’m a compounding pharmacy tech and also currently a senior in the Radiologic Technology program at my local college. I’m a wife, mama, and dog mom too!

I adore anything vintage, and I love to upcycle/rework outdated items into something new. While going to school is pretty much a full time job in itself, I work in the pharmacy when I can and also sell my reworked items to make up the difference. Thank you so much for your support, I’m so grateful for every single sale!

One of a kind pieces made from upcycled materials. Hand crafted by Azul in Portland, OR.

Magic Threads Studio believes clothing & accessories are like magic threads, weaving the stories of our inner & outer expression together. What we wear and accessorize with, how they’re embellished and what colors & symbols we’re drawn to are an outward expression of our inner worlds. These items are like Magic Threads which weave the tapestry of our lives together, changing as we change in order to reflect who we’ve now become. 

 We are a multi-process studio including cut & sew, dyeing, painting, patch & mend and fiber arts. Dedicated to offering one-of-a kind and few-of-a-kind  creations.  All sewn items are constructed from vintage and/or repurposed textiles, upcycled clothing, manufacturers dead stock, offcuts or waste. The fibers in the crochet fashions are repurposed, manufacturers overstock or dead stock, many of which are hand dyed in studio. 

Everything is self designed and I do not use commercial sewing patterns or commercial crochet patterns in my work. I am striving for uniqueness in a world of sameness.

Committed to a circular system by using what is readily available and sustainable.

Welcome to retail therapy!! My name is April. My clothing line is #chopshop and I give clothes a new life, a new look and hopefully a new long-term home!! My designs and cuts are made to be sharable across most body types. My creations are one-of-a-kind, wearable sharable art. My mission is to make clothes that stay in your closet, and/or get passed down to friends and family, and out of the landfills. Slow fashion, small batch design.

Giving the people what they want, one subtly-obscene t-shirt at a time. IYKYK, we’re back, and this time we’re UPCYCLED.

Add a work of art to your closet! Articles is a custom clothing brand with one-of-a-kind clothing items hand painted by artist Sarah. Articles uses mostly second-hand clothing and art supplies to consciously repurpose items.

We take pride in being a women-owned & operated business that is passionate about sustainability. By transforming pre-loved garments into stunning and unique pieces, we not only provide fashion that looks and feels amazing but also contribute to reducing waste, pollution, and conserving energy and water.

The core of our mission is to commitment to building a sustainable fashion future that is accessible to everyone. Every piece is thoughtfully designed using responsibly-sourced materials, and minimizing our environmental footprint.

Join us in our journey towards a more sustainable and stylish future with The Modern Alien!

Denim upcycling brand transforming pre-loved garments into sustainable style statements.

Experience the allure of upcycled clothing that breathes new life into pre-loved garments, transforming them into exquisite fashion statements. Join our movement towards a more ethical and eco-friendly future, where every piece tells a story of reimagination and craftsmanship. Embrace the beauty of upcycled fashion and make a statement that goes beyond trends.

Cut-and-sew upcycling brand transforming pre-loved garments into sustainable style statements.

Experience the allure of upcycled clothing that breathes new life into pre-loved garments, transforming them into exquisite fashion statements. Join our movement towards a more ethical and eco-friendly future, where every piece tells a story of reimagination and craftsmanship. Embrace the beauty of upcycled fashion and make a statement that goes beyond trends.

upcycling queen handmade : 1of1 : custom

tree planted with every order

Its’s a tale as old as time that started with a dream and a sewing machine (as most brands do). Slow Down Tiger is the culmination of the creative minds of husband and wife duo, Emily and David. Focused on fresh looks from upcycled materials, Slow Down Tiger encompasses sustainability and creativity all under one roof.

Cut-and-sew upcycling brand transforming pre-loved garments into sustainable style statements.

Experience the allure of upcycled clothing that breathes new life into pre-loved garments, transforming them into exquisite fashion statements. Join our movement towards a more ethical and eco-friendly future, where every piece tells a story of reimagination and craftsmanship. Embrace the beauty of upcycled fashion and make a statement that goes beyond trends.

Kici Art Jewelry features bracelets and earrings crafted using rare vintage beads, coral, crystals, beach glass, semi-precious stones and antique silver and brass.  Using carved, painted and hand made beads, each is completely unique and evokes patterns in nature.  Some sparkle and many are full of motion reflecting light and shadow.  Comfortable, adjustable and easy to wear, each is a one of a kind art piece to enjoy every day or on special occasions. I can design to meet your specifications on color, stones, types of beads and bling!

My raw materials come from broken vintage jewelry.  After 30 + years, strings break and necklaces end up in thrift shops in bags and in tag sales.  I have also collected costume jewelry for years myself and sometimes a piece speaks to me to be taken apart, recombined with other jewels, beads, and semi-precious stones.  I have lots of coral in all colors, stones, old pearls, delightful plastic Bakelite beads in all colors.  Once I retired, I got to play with the thousands of beads I collected over the past 50 years.  I get totally excited when someone appreciates and enjoys wearing my art works!  I started with bracelets but plan to branch out into earrings soon!  Tell me what colors you want to combine and I will design to your needs!  Big and bold or delicate and small!  Just let me know! 

Hi! I’m Audrey. Welcome to Sensible Slacks!

I create upcycled and original items in a bid to slow down clothing consumption and lessen clothing waste. My items incorporate as many reused materials as possible. Often, the only new component is a bit of thread.

Each piece is one of a kind. Pieces are designed with functionality and longevity in mind. Wear and damage on an item is used to guide my redesign, creating a renewed piece that is ready for a second life.

You can expect your item to ship quickly, in reused and re-useable packaging.

Thank you for your interest! Please feel free to get in touch with any comments or questions.

Formula S7 aims to offer a wide range of unique, eco-conscious apparel pieces for individuals during different stages of their sustainability journey. The brand’s mission is to empower these individuals to create an iconic wardrobe in the most sustainable way possible, choosing from hand-made, custom and up-cycled pieces. 

A refashion house made for those who love fashion but not the consequences.

One of a kind knitwear and shirts. I am using a lot of fabrics I knit in the 1990s, when I did boutique and crafts shows. I like making designs with animals and faces. I used to do farmers markets before Covid and have a lot of remnants, T’s that are done using leaves from my yard as stencils.

Cut-and-sew upcycling brand transforming pre-loved garments into sustainable style statements.

Experience the allure of upcycled clothing that breathes new life into pre-loved garments, transforming them into exquisite fashion statements. Join our movement towards a more ethical and eco-friendly future, where every piece tells a story of reimagination and craftsmanship. Embrace the beauty of upcycled fashion and make a statement that goes beyond trends.

Streetwear upcycling brand transforming pre-loved garments into sustainable style statements.

Experience the allure of upcycled clothing that breathes new life into pre-loved garments, transforming them into exquisite fashion statements. Join our movement towards a more ethical and eco-friendly future, where every piece tells a story of reimagination and craftsmanship. Embrace the beauty of upcycled fashion and make a statement that goes beyond trends.

This store raises awareness about invisible illnesses, provides art as a means of emotional healing, and injects some joy into the world. I repurpose discovered jackets from my local area, using a combination of fibers, acrylics, handmade linocut carvings, and unique patches to create one-of-a-kind pieces of art.

Classic rock ‘n roll upcycling brand transforming pre-loved garments into sustainable style statements.

Experience the allure of upcycled clothing that breathes new life into pre-loved garments, transforming them into exquisite fashion statements. Join our movement towards a more ethical and eco-friendly future, where every piece tells a story of reimagination and craftsmanship. Embrace the beauty of upcycled fashion and make a statement that goes beyond trends.

Gutter Couture (@gutter.couture on IG) is a woman-owned side hustle based out of Austin, Texas. Find 1-of-1 upcycled clothing, jewelry, and accessories, as well as furniture and home goods, inspired by and made from pre-existing materials. Follow us on IG and get in touch with questions, comments, and collabs!

Every trip taken on a bike instead of a more energy-intensive mode of transportation is creating a cleaner, greener world. My mission is to equip people so they are always ready to jump on a bike, by creating casual bike clothes you’ll want to wear every single day.

My creation process is centered around upcycling existing textiles. To learn more about my process, you can visit my website or check out my instagram.

I hand-paint on secondhand clothing items to create one-of-a-kind looks that stand out for any occasion: formal, casual, and accessories. I specialize in custom orders as well! All my designs are painted freehand on thrifted or donated pieces. 

Tie-dye upcycling brand transforming pre-loved garments into sustainable style statements.

Experience the allure of upcycled clothing that breathes new life into pre-loved garments, transforming them into exquisite fashion statements. Join our movement towards a more ethical and eco-friendly future, where every piece tells a story of reimagination and craftsmanship. Embrace the beauty of upcycled fashion and make a statement that goes beyond trends.

Repurposed hand-curates vintage clothing and upcycles it into sustainable, one-of-a-kind apparel that inspires adventure, freedom and individuality within the community.

We help the planet by reducing waste produced in the clothing industry while offering forward-thinking tips on sustainable living.

What is Repurposed?

We value the individual and create one-of-a-kind redesigned pieces made from repurposed clothing that honor the uniqueness of each person. While garments are currently designed for women, we intend to also create designs for men. Embedded in our mission is the concept of building an environment of trust and openness that allows our community to find meaning, purpose and passion amidst the difficulties of environmental, pandemic and social-political change. Our hope is to cultivate a welcoming community of people who want to relax and celebrate their uniqueness with comfortable fun fashion, and mental and physical wellbeing. We will explore together how to cope in sustainable and conscious ways in a changing world.

The concept of Repurposed is not just a place where clothes are given a new life and second chance, but is also a metaphor for people to repurpose and find new aspects of their life, and inspire their own self-purpose.

Our intention is for you to realize your purpose and where to cultivate it on this planet. Repurposed acts as a reminder that everything and everyone can be a source of inspiration. There is always more to learn. We are constantly evolving. 

Lizard Queenz is your oasis for self expression. Inspired by the carefree Rock n’ Roll styles of the 60s & 70s, we make one of a kind garments from upcycled materials that bring out your inner rockstar without compromising your values. & from casual bohemian to sleek glam, we’ve got styles to take you from day wear to stage worthy looks.

BummerPax are custom designed, handmade, one of a kind fanny packs upcycled from reclaimed materials in the PNW, USA. We believe in keeping the traditional fanny pack alive in a new way thats luxurious to the touch, sustainable, and high quality. It’s a Bummer, Dude.

Sustainably sourced, reimagined, won of a kind upcycled clothing and accessories.

Nuumuus (pronounced “new moos”) started in 2021 with a pun and a donation of old muumuus from my friend’s mom. The fabric was beautiful, so I decided to turn the dresses into something more modern; I’ve been upcycling Hawaiian print clothing ever since. Everything at Nuumuus is made with salvaged fabric and sewn with aloha. 

Our clothing is not just about covering your body. It’s about creative expression, intention, and transformation. It’s about taking old garments and old ideas and transforming them to fit a new world where compassion rules.

Hand Painted on thrifted jeans.

Jewelry and earrings upcycling brand transforming pre-loved garments into sustainable style statements.

Experience the allure of upcycled clothing that breathes new life into pre-loved garments, transforming them into exquisite fashion statements. Join our movement towards a more ethical and eco-friendly future, where every piece tells a story of reimagination and craftsmanship. Embrace the beauty of upcycled fashion and make a statement that goes beyond trends.

Denim jacket and jeans upcycling brand transforming pre-loved garments into sustainable style statements.

Experience the allure of upcycled clothing that breathes new life into pre-loved garments, transforming them into exquisite fashion statements. Join our movement towards a more ethical and eco-friendly future, where every piece tells a story of reimagination and craftsmanship. Embrace the beauty of upcycled fashion and make a statement that goes beyond trends.

Gin Martini is a Clothing and costume Brand from Houston, Tx. Their focus is on creating clothing and Costumes for performers, Dancers, Drag queens, musicians and circus!

They are big on upcycling and sustainability, turning thrifted or donated fabrics/Clothing into new and exciting pieces!

At Bohemian Scrapcity, we lovingly create upcycled fashion. Our retro style and cottage core vintage clothing include coats (blancoats), tops, hoodies, festival wear and accessories for all genders and sizes. We aim to help the world by reducing waste and repurposing as much used material as possible in every aspect of our business. From upcycled materials to refurbished machines, our mission is to reuse the used first. This includes tapestry blankets, patchwork quilts, vintage towels and granny squares.

Our business model comes from a passion for thrift shopping and making art from trash. Each item is either one of a kind or part of a very limited series. All are perfectly tailored for the eco-conscious consumer trying to get away from fast fashion.

Athleisure upcycling brand transforming pre-loved garments into sustainable style statements.

Experience the allure of upcycled clothing that breathes new life into pre-loved garments, transforming them into exquisite fashion statements. Join our movement towards a more ethical and eco-friendly future, where every piece tells a story of reimagination and craftsmanship. Embrace the beauty of upcycled fashion and make a statement that goes beyond trends.

Cut-and-sew upcycling brand transforming pre-loved garments into sustainable style statements.

Experience the allure of upcycled clothing that breathes new life into pre-loved garments, transforming them into exquisite fashion statements. Join our movement towards a more ethical and eco-friendly future, where every piece tells a story of reimagination and craftsmanship. Embrace the beauty of upcycled fashion and make a statement that goes beyond trends.

SignedbyRed is a sustainable fashion brand where l construct fabric into large appliqué patches and attach them garments. I paint small fabric canvases and then apply that to pieces, so people are actually wearing my art. I also patch, stud, stitch, and embroider on pieces in order to reconstruct old pieces to new beautiful pieces of art. I make reversible bucket hats as well as purses made from my fabric scraps! My hope is to create products that will last a lifetime and hopefully be passed down for generations in order to do my part against the growing textile waist and overproduction of clothing. This is my place to mix my passions in one business: art, sewing, fashion, and sustainability.

Quilted hoodie upcycling brand transforming pre-loved garments into sustainable style statements.

Experience the allure of upcycled clothing that breathes new life into pre-loved garments, transforming them into exquisite fashion statements. Join our movement towards a more ethical and eco-friendly future, where every piece tells a story of reimagination and craftsmanship. Embrace the beauty of upcycled fashion and make a statement that goes beyond trends.

Natural Fibers + Natural Dyes 

Up-cycling textiles with natural dyes, whimsical trims, and patches. 

Cut-and-sew upcycling brand transforming pre-loved garments into sustainable style statements.

Experience the allure of upcycled clothing that breathes new life into pre-loved garments, transforming them into exquisite fashion statements. Join our movement towards a more ethical and eco-friendly future, where every piece tells a story of reimagination and craftsmanship. Embrace the beauty of upcycled fashion and make a statement that goes beyond trends.

Cyanotype upcycling brand transforming pre-loved garments into sustainable style statements.

Experience the allure of upcycled clothing that breathes new life into pre-loved garments, transforming them into exquisite fashion statements. Join our movement towards a more ethical and eco-friendly future, where every piece tells a story of reimagination and craftsmanship. Embrace the beauty of upcycled fashion and make a statement that goes beyond trends.

Since 2019, STITCH AND DESTROY has been producing eco-friendly punk rock clothing and accessories, while also catering to those interested in retro and alternative styles. We are one of the few punk clothing brands committed to sustainability and reducing textile waste.

At STITCH AND DESTROY, we believe the clothing you wear should reflect your values. Our clothing and accessories are made entirely out of recycled and upcycled materials, including rescued fabrics, pre-loved clothing, plastic bags and straws, and metal bottle caps. Even our zippers and buttons are repurposed!

All of our products are handmade in Philadelphia by Haven DeAnglis. We strongly believe in creating items that are made well to last.

Wearable art for fashionistas that know to cherish our planet. 

My name is a Elissa and I studied fashion design in college and have a Bachelor in Fine Arts for Fashion Design.

While in school, I learned how damaging fast fashion is on the environment and how fashion is the second largest contributor to pollution. I wanted to do something to combat the toll fashion is taking on the world by using…

Ethical Fashion

Conscious Fashion

Vintage Fashion

Slow Fashion

Circular Fashion               

All my upcycled designs are one of a kind. There is only ONE, making Altered Eco just as unique as the One wearing it!

Follow my insta  @the_altered_eco  for my journey as a sustainable fashion designer. Watch as I navigate through fashion shows, educating fashion lovers with my sustainable upcycled designs on the runway.

I’m just a fashion designer Saving the W🌎RLD one outfit at a time.

Handmade in Los Angeles: Custom and Ready to Ship Blanket Attire ✨✨

Moni focuses primarily on fiber art, with an emphasis of creating with high quality second hand items. All embroidery is by hand, meaning many hours of hard work and patience is put into each piece. Of course love, sweat and tears too!

I am open to custom embroidery, simply send me a message to figure out a budget that works for us both. Prices depend on size, material used, intricate details and possible other factors. 

Giglet’s Garments reclaims discarded textiles that cannot be sol as-is and turns them into a versatile sustainable yarn. We then partner with individuals and organizations in the community to teach people how to knit and crochet a variety of items from our curated line.

About Us

Welcome! We are Frank and Cherri (We Two Gypsies) A couple of nomadic boomers experiencing life in living color. Join us on our journey as we create our way across the American Southwest.

Our Creations

All of our offerings have been meticulously hand crafted by us in our very own little studio on wheels. We believe in living as sustainably as possible and repurpose/recycle a large portion of our components.

Hello! I’m Anna Elyse, I am from Houston TX, and an enthusiastic creator. I am a self-taught artist and have been working with all kinds of mediums from early childhood. I was taught to sew by my crafty mother, at the age of eleven and found a love of creating garments.

Each piece is completely original and handmade specifically for the wearer who acquires it. My mission is to make a way for the wearer of my garments to be most comfortable in clothing that fits them to their personal liking.

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My mission is to make and share clothes that look good, allow an individual to feel good, and work harder to be good for the environment. I hope you’ll find something you love here!

Misteke is a sustainable street-wear brand solely dedicated to making you feel as unique and authentic as possible.

KIKI ZIRBY Upcycled focuses on expressive & bold combinations of materials– each with their own history. From discarded upholstery samples, to sheet sets, to reimagined clothing from my own wardrobe, each piece has a unique past worked into its fabric & a plan for an even more unique future based on the individual choice on how to rock it. 

Hi, my name is Timothy Visos, welcome to Visos Designs.

I am an artist and engineer that upcycles thrifted fits into wearable art! My art and style could be categorized as vintage fashion, streetwear, and skate. Although, like many creative types, labels are lame and breaking down social constructs and gender norms are common in my art. I like to draw skulls, graffiti, fun characters, and groovy retro designs.

I currently use bleach to add my art to outfits but am always looking for new and creative ways to upcycle fashion. I’ve done commissions for local vintage stores, 

bands, and people looking for unique, one-of-a-kind outfits. Please reach out if you want me to work on your next creative project or check out my store to purchase one of my pieces.

Follow my insta for a detailed look at my creative process: @Visos.Designs

Inspired by the Sumo orange. Aiming for perfect, clean design from all points of functionality and utility.