Make Cool Clothes out of Things That Don't Fit

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Sick of the shallowness of modern life? Need to do something new with your old clothes? Save money and make unique, personal pieces of clothing by recycling poorly-fitting clothes that are taking up space in your closet.

Steps

  1. Change a garment into something smaller. Then use the fabric to make something even smaller. Proceed little by little to get the most use of your fabric.
  2. Change a blouse. Cut sleeves to three-quarter length, then shorter at a later time, then remove the sleeves. Try a gathered hemline, then a shorter hemline, then add a Add a Lace Ruffle to the Hemline of Your Garment to the hemline.To extend your garment.
  3. Change a skirt. Make a narrow or short skirt from a wide or full-length skirt. Take in the side seams and shorten the hem little by little. Make a cute tube top and short skirt from a long skirt.
  4. Change a pair of pants. Make capris, then a miniskirt or shorts, then add a Add a Fabric Ruffle to the Hemline of Your Miniskirt to the miniskirt at a later time.
  5. Change a dress. Make one piece into two pieces. Make a skirt and top. Add an elastic or drawstring waist to the skirt. Add a fabric or lace ruffle to the lower hemline of the top, then make a halter top at a later time.
  6. Change a large t-shirt. Remove the neckband for a loose fit. Layer it over a tank top. Open a lower side seam and tie the loose fabric into a knot at your waistline. Use as pajamas with a pair of silk boxers. Make a Make a Tube Top or halter top at a later time.
  7. Make accessories. Make a vest from an old sweater, then a hat, scarf and mittens at a later time. Make a new hair tie, fabric belt, purse or tote bag.

Tips

  • Make household items, such as curtains, bureau scarves, placemats, hand towels or potholders.
  • Visit http://www.threadbanger.com/ for more ideas.

Things You'll Need

  • Old clothes
  • Needle
  • Thread (In different colors for different items)
  • Sewing machine
  • Bobbin
  • Thread same color as bobbin
  • Quick unpick
  • Tailors chalk
  • Scissors
  • Fabric scissors

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