Boo on that! Here are some ways that you can revamp clothing you already have or that you find at the thrift store instead.
Small Alterations
Maybe you thrifted pants or a skirt that are too long or have a top in your closet that’s a smidge too big or small. Here are some ways that you can make small alterations to fit them just for you!
- Shorten a Pair of Pants
- Fix for a Too-Small Shirt
- Take in a Too-Big tank Top
- Adding Darts to a Purchased Blouse
- Lengthen Your Pants with One Easy Alteration
- Sew a Child’s Skirt from an Adult T-Shirt
Embellishments and Dyes
Do you have a piece that fits well, but needs a little oomph? Spruce it up with some embellishments or by dyeing it a whole new color! 7. Bleach Stencil Tutorial and the Environmental Impacts of Bleach 8. Freezer Paper Applique 9. Make Natural, Non-Toxic Dye 10. How to Tie Dye 11. Screen Printing 12. Recycled Fabric Scraps to Fabulous Fabric Flowers 13. Add a Pocket to Your Skirt
Total Refashion
Of course, nothing beats the fun of taking an old garment apart and putting it back together as something cute and new. Here are some tutes for transforming your old clothes. 14. Make a Tank Top from a T-Shirt 15. Make a T-Shirt Skirt 16. Restyle a T-Shirt into a Gathered Yoke Top 17. Infinity Scarf from a Shrunken Sweater 18. Vintage Necktie Cowl 19. Turn Several Adult Button-Down Shirts into One Comfy Adult Skirt 20. Upcycle Old Jeans into a Sexy Mini 21. Transforming a Pair of Old Men’s Sweaters into a Dress Have you guys been doing any refashioning? We’d love to feature your favorite clothing refashions in an upcoming article. Send an email through the contact page if you’d like to share your best refashion photos with us! [Image Credit: Refashion Clothing photo via Shutterstock]
