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Welcome to That Jo Chick — a creative home for sewing, upcycling, thrifting finds, and approachable DIY projects. You don’t need a big budget to make something beautiful.

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Upcycle Sewing

Give clothes and leftover fabric a second chance.

No-Sew DIY

Creative projects without a sewing machine.

Seasonal Ideas

Festive crafts and celebrations through the year.

Start with a favorite project

Practical projects, thrifted materials, and plenty of room to experiment. These tutorials are a great place to begin.

Handmade paper-bag skirt made from repurposed fabric

One-Hour Paper Bag Skirt

Turn clothing you already have into a fresh little skirt.

DIY Tinkerbell costume created from thrifted materials

Thrifted Tinkerbell Costume

A playful costume project with a secondhand starting point.

Pink fabric dyeing project and helpful tips

11 Dyeing Tips

Give tired clothing new life through a splash of color.

Easy handmade felt heart garland

Easy Felt Heart Garland

A simple project to brighten up your home.

Hi, I’m Jo!

My love of upcycling started with a sewing machine and an old skirt that became a shirt. That little experiment turned into years of thrifting, sewing, and finding creative possibilities in things others might overlook. I’m happy you’re here!

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Love handmade?

Looking for one-of-a-kind creations made with care? See My Nest for current availability, or browse the blog for inspiration to make your own.

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