Mum transforms old shower curtains and duvet covers into new clothes for her whole family – saving over £800

Before you throw out that old duvet cover or shower curtain away, think about what else it could become.

One mum has managed to make use of this fabric destined for the bin by turning it into new clothes – and it has saved her over £800.

Becky Lawrence, 32, has turned everything from cushion covers to oversized t-shirts into fashionable new outfits for herself and children Ezra, five, and Isla, three.

She taught herself everything when she inherited her mother-in-laws sewing kit three years ago, following YouTube tutorials to help her perfect her new-found passion.

Shes now so good, she doesnt need to buy new clothes and she thinks she has saved around £500 on herself and £300 on her kids to date.

Becky, from Shirley, South East London, said: My mother in law passed away three years ago, she made quilts. She made one for me, my husband and son.

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My daughter had only just been born so hers was half-finished and I wanted to learn so I could finish it off but I havent touched it yet because Im too nervous.

I inherited lots of resources from her, apart from my sewing kit which is how I got started.

I had one two hour lesson on how to make a cushion cover, and then just used YouTube.

I didnt realise it was something I could do, and I really enjoy doing it.

I dont stop moving all day and I would normally crash out on the settee but Im happy to sit and sew.

It never gets boring, its really exciting and the money-saving aspect is really just an added bonus to what I do.

For me, the transformations are about taking something unloved and overlooked, or not quite right for the person, and turning it into a garment that is perfect and unique for someone.

Now she makes clothes for her and her kids but her financial director husband, Tom, 31, is a bit more picky about what he wears so he still buys his,

Becky has transformed cushion covers into gilets, shower curtains into skirts and two ball gowns totalling £15 into one glamorous frock.

She said: I dont buy clothes apart from school uniforms. Im constantly picking things apart with my eyes. When Im out shopping, I think I can make that myself.

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I save so much money. I made a ball gown with materials that cost £15, if I bought one I would have spent over £100.

I have a go at most things. I love transforming into something completely different. I love the fact I can make clothing into what I want it to be.

I love that aspect. If Im going to an event Ill go round charity shops looking for a certain colour or fabric that I like.

Some things I make are epic fails, not everything goes to plan but you learn from it.

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