What does it mean to upcycle old clothes?

Upcycling old clothes allows people to take an old piece of clothing and turn it into something new. Upcycling old clothes is a form of recycling that helps the environment. More about helping the environment can be found on the page "How does it help?" Many clothing itmes can be upcycled. Leggings can be turned into crop tops, and loose pants into dresses. There are many videos on youtube and other platforms that can be easily followed to create your own upcyled clothing.