NEW Upcycling Videos with Sully's Upcycled! ✂️🧵 Meet Karen

Hi Everyone! Welcome to Part One of our exciting new upcycling video series! Join me and my friend Karen Sullivan, of Sully's Upcycled, as we explore sustainable fashion through creative sewing projects. Upcycling is a fun, eco-conscious way to repurpose vintage fabrics, reduce waste, and create something uniquely beautiful—like the AnyTime Topper featured in this series!

The AnyTime Topper pattern is beginner-friendly and forgiving, making it ideal for experimenting with various textures and materials. In Part One, we discuss choosing thrifted and vintage fabrics for your Topper. From vintage bedsheets and lace tablecloths to unfinished quilt tops and oversized scarves, there's no shortage of options to spark your creativity. Check out the video, where Karen is wearing a Topper featuring a vintage quilt top paired with fabric from thrifted men's dress shirts — a perfect example of how upcycling can stretch your imagination and maximize resources.

Ready to start? Jump over to the blog to watch Part One for tips on sourcing fabrics and get inspired to start your own upcycled project.

 

Don't forget to share your creations by tagging @SullysUpcycled and @AmyBarickmanStudio on Instagram. Then stay tuned for Part Two - The Reveal, where Karen will show off her finished toppers and share advanced tips for working with delicate and pieced fabrics. Let's create something amazing together!

If you want to learn more about the AnyTime Topper pattern (available as an instant PDF download or in your favorite quilt shop) - check out this video that will give you a sneak peek into everything the pattern offers! 

Oh, and in case you missed it - I have a lot of other AnyTime Topper inspiration just waiting for you to discover! Find tons of ideas for upcycling, different fabrics and more over on my blog! What kind of Topper do YOU want to make? Check out the links below!