Welcome to With Joy, the cozy corner where thrifted fabrics become runway‑worthy pieces ✂️✨
I’m Joy—Kenyan sewist, up‑cycler, and caffeine‑powered designer. Here you’ll find:
Thrift‑to‑Trend Transformations – turning men’s shirts into statement tops, jeans into patch‑work coats, bedsheets into brunch dresses.
Step‑by‑Step Sewing Tutorials – beginner‑friendly, no‑pattern hacks, honest mishaps, and the exact stitches that make your garments look pro.
Chill Vlog Energy – late‑night seam‑ripping, and real talk about creativity on a budget.
Sustainable Capsule Projects – full seasonal collections built from second‑hand finds (because fashion shouldn’t cost the earth).
Drop a comment, vote on the next flip, or stitch along in real time—this community is all about learning, laughing, and slaying handmade fits together.
🧵 New long‑form tutorials every Sunday
📲 Shorts & Reels throughout the week
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I have been sewing something intense👀... a FULL suit. Blazer + trousers from scratch. Set your alarms for 8pm tonight-this is my boldest project yet.💼🧵
5 months ago | [YT] | 13
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The first dress in my Spring/Summer collection is live! 💚
Made with thrifted green polka dot cotton and a whole lotta love 🧵
Come watch the full video and tell me what you think!
➡️ https://youtu.be/Lgb6THMfFO4
#sewingcommunity #thriftflip
6 months ago | [YT] | 12
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Dress 2 is here 💐✨
I made this dreamy floral chiffon dress with a draped bust, corseted bodice, and tiered skirt — all from thrifted fabric!
New video is live now 🧵💖 Watch it here 👇👇👇 https://youtu.be/r1DNCd3QxQY
6 months ago | [YT] | 11
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I turned a floral mattress cover into this one shoulder dress.🧵✨️
This one's super beginner friendly and made completely from scratch.
Watch it here https://youtu.be/xOvMFKyjAgk
7 months ago | [YT] | 3
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I love this dress that i made from a mattress cover. Have you seen the video??? Check it out here: https://youtu.be/6FsqGfFmXH0
7 months ago | [YT] | 1
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This is a dream come true for me🥹🥹 i am finally designing and making my first spring summer collection let me know which dress is your favourite watch the video here: https://youtu.be/j4NohQNB7Tk?si=2yMjm...
8 months ago | [YT] | 3
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I love this trench coat....i got jeans from the thrift store a little vision, a free pattern and a couple days this was the outcome. Watch the tutorial here https://youtu.be/Uy-qMnmdMtM
8 months ago | [YT] | 5
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New video dropping at 8pm are you ready?? I transformed oversized men's shirts into cute pinterest tops. https://youtu.be/z6m8CUxZjNc
8 months ago | [YT] | 8
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I made an entire denim set from scratch👖✨️ using free sewing patterns, minimal equipment and pure vubes. Video drops at 8pm - whos tuning in?💙
8 months ago | [YT] | 10
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Turning curtains into gown??👀 This one is crazy! #diyglam #sewing transformation
9 months ago | [YT] | 5
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