Hi!  I'm Jen Primack, founder of Upcycled Designs.  Some people meditate or do yoga to relax and center themselves...I sew instead. Sewing and creating with pre-loved t-shirts is an opportunity to craft something new out of our memories and sentimental moments.

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I began my personal story with upcycling about 13 years ago after my Dad lost a six-month battle with cancer.  My Dad didn't leave many tangible possessions, but he did leave a closet full of clothes.  After learning how to sew from my crafty hubby (Thanks sweetie!) I began sewing memory pillows for people in my family.  I used my Dad's suits and ties to create a pillow for my sister.  For my Dad's best friend, Alan, I stitched up a pillow out of my Dad's Steelers' Ts.  

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After my kids Micah and Sadie (featured in many of the websites photos) were born, I began sewing clothing.  As soon as my kids went down for a nap, I started up the machine, and I was taken away to my peaceful and relaxing place.

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Now it has been thirteen years of creating garments and furnishings with pre-loved clothing.  I would be honored to transform your fabric memories into treasures that you can cherish and enjoy in your daily life. Essentially, Upcycled Designs is all about returning those sentimental t-shirts you have been saving out of your basement or blue storage bins and back into your everyday world where you can enjoy them.