Amazing ideas for repurposing old clothes: another batch
I have again accumulated ideas to redo and update something. And again sweaters, pullovers, jumpers, sweatshirts, sweatshirts. After all, you also have to replenish your wardrobe with them almost every season - that’s how they accumulate. And nothing can be done about it - we need to adapt, update, redo something again, adding details in order to minimize the eternal women's problem of what to wear!
So, today we’ll talk about a little bit of everything: sweatshirts, jumpers, men’s shirts, T-shirts and... see for yourself
Never before has a sweatshirt looked so feminine as after this alteration. But now it’s easy to wear with jeans and a denim skirt, because...
In the recent past, a sweatshirt or sweatshirt was considered exclusively sportswear, but now everything has changed dramatically and this wardrobe item is worn anywhere, both for a walk and for business events. By adding a little guipure to a sweatshirt you will create a romantic and feminine look. I’ve never seen such a charming makeover of a sweatshirt before...
A beautiful detail makes all the difference!
Chic applique on a sweatshirt made of denim and large beads
This piece from Moschino is beautiful, fashionable and modern. What if you made something similar from several pullovers or T-shirts? Simply assemble, sew on a machine and decorate the seams with hand stitches.
The Valentino jumper is brilliant! I have these blouses, mostly black. Lengthening it with silk or tulle is no special work, but you can wear it proudly!
Well, this is a sweatshirt. But it could very well be a jumper. Let's cut it in the center, add blocks of matching color and that's it!
Is it true that everything that is put on over the head has no room for combinations? We cut it, decorate it and... wear it with pleasure.
Cutting guide. So you don't have to worry about ruining something
Sweater + warm (flannel or thick) shirt. Agree, an interesting combination. The main thing is warm
I love this option: sweatshirt + flannel shirt + applique. Fresh and youthful!
From a man's shirt - make yourself a shirt! I have my own corduroy one, I don’t wear it, it makes me look fat. It never occurred to me to fit it by cutting it
What do you think of this idea? Well, it just suits everyone, in my opinion
Also sweatshirts, or in our opinion jumpers, because
Knitwear + fabric. Good idea!
An equally successful idea for remaking a black knitted sweater
But these ideas deserve special respect. Simply because a light and small poncho is always and everywhere appropriate. You understood correctly - especially in the country. My dacha is in the forest, and sitting by the fire in such a thing is simply stylish. And we have no equal, right? This poncho can be made from various old sweaters.
Another option for a homemade poncho that can be sewn from old scarves
When your favorite sweater becomes a little small, we will make it a little wider. Place it at the sides and sew on a chic collar
This idea, of course, is not for everyone: you will have to tinker. But worthy of attention. What’s interesting is that all seams are handmade.
What to do if the sweater is narrow at the hips? Don't be sad - just correct the inconsistencies
Well, classic. We collect three T-shirts (or parts thereof) into one. Creative, unlike anything else. It should turn out great!
We hope these makeovers have inspired you. Show your imagination - feel like a fashion designer, because original things are always held in high esteem. Good luck with your rework and creative inspiration!
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Basic recommendations
Remaking old clothes is a certain type of sewing art that is fashionable and popular. A lot of different “designer things” are made using unnecessary scraps, pieces and trimmings.
Almost any old clothing will be suitable for creating a new interesting thing, but in order for the efforts to be worth it and the result to be excellent, you should listen to some recommendations:
- If an item is very worn, it should not be used for a new item. For example, the colors are very faded and it looks ugly, there are a large number of holes that cannot be trimmed or masked, and any other errors;
- To make new things you will have to use a sewing machine. Especially if you are sewing a bag;
- If the fabric has lost color, but it can be redyed, use only high-quality paints;
- Before cutting an old item, attach patterns from a new item to it. Place them so that the areas of greatest wear are cut off;
- Don’t be afraid to use materials from several old ones when making one thing;
- Use additional decorations. These could be beads, braid, lace or some other additions;
- Do not leave old buttons on a new product;
- To make a new thing for yourself, you don’t have to use your old items. The larger the size of clothing taken for alteration, the easier it is to create something new from it;
- The main thing is, don’t be afraid to combine and experiment.
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Even if something suddenly doesn’t work out, you shouldn’t be upset about it, because the thing was not needed, but the time spent is an interesting experience for the development of other creative ideas.
Evening blouse with bow
Required material:
- black classic t-shirt;
- lace fabric for decoration;
- black men's bow tie;
- scissors;
- needle and thread;
- chalk for marking;
- ruler or knitted meter tape;
- textile pins.
Process:
- Lay the T-shirt on a flat surface and smooth along all the seams. Measure under the sleeves and draw a straight line with chalk. Cut the fabric along this line.
- From the top of the T-shirt, cut off the neck and sleeves along the seam line. We also cut the part into 2 parts along the shoulders.
- Using this blank, you need to cut out 2 identical parts from openwork fabric.
- Using textile pins along the wrong side, fasten the lace part to the lower cut part of the T-shirt. Sew a new T-shirt and stitch all the edges.
- On the front of the new T-shirt, in the center, sew a bow tie bow as decoration.
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Designer palatine skirt
This skirt can be worn anywhere in the summer because it looks stylish, light and graceful.
To make it you will need:
- A huge scarf (palatine) in the shape of a rectangle. The fabric should be light with loose edges;
- Thin lace;
- A piece of cardboard;
- Pins, scissors and needle and thread.
A good place to start is by measuring your waist circumference and doing some math.
To the total waist volume we add its half girth, and divide the resulting result by 3.14. The resulting figure is equal to the diameter of the circle that needs to be drawn on paper or cardboard. The resulting circle is divided into four sectors by straight lines. The intersection of the lines should occur in the center at a right angle.
Cut out the resulting circle from paper or cardboard. We take our canvas and fold it in half twice. We apply one sector of the circle to the inner corner of the rectangle obtained from the fabric, fix it with pins so that the sector does not move out, trace it and cut it out with scissors. The edge of the skirt along the waist must be folded about 2 centimeters and secured with pins along the entire length. At the same distance from each other, we cut small holes into which we thread the lace prepared in advance. At each end of the lace we tie knots of such a size that the lace cannot slip out of the holes made. And we get a completely new stylish skirt!
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Crafts from old things: grocery bag
You will need:
- T-shirt (preferably sleeveless)
- scissors
- thread and needle, or sewing machine
1. If you have a T-shirt with sleeves, you need to cut them off. Also cut off the top of the shirt (at the neck).
2. Turn the shirt inside out and sew up the bottom. You can also use superglue or hot glue.
3. You can decorate the bag a little (optional):
— Fold the bottom of the bag about 5 cm and make cuts about 1-1.5 cm deep along the entire fold. The distance between the cuts is approximately 3 cm.
— Bend the bag another 5 cm and make cuts again.
-You can continue making cuts all the way to the top of the bag.
4. You can also decorate the handles. To do this, you first need to cut them off, then cut them into 3 strips, weave the strips into a braid and sew them to the bag.
Here is another version of a bag made using a similar method:
Ideas for all occasions
- It's very easy to make a sexy short beach dress from an old bright oversized T-shirt that you inherited from your husband.
- With the help of simple manipulations, a boring boring sundress can be transformed into a cute set of a skirt and a top. You can easily go to a party or a party in this outfit.
- Mom’s denim skirt from her youth can become two great outfits at once: for a disco and a romantic walk. It is only necessary to creatively approach the process of its resuscitation.
- A dull, plain knit sweatshirt that looks more like a men's T-shirt can easily be turned into a stylish item. This tunic can be worn alone as a loose dress or with jeans/shorts.
- A thick denim shirt with a high collar can easily be turned into an open blouse with a spectacular neckline.
- A sweater with fashionable sequin patches on the elbows is obtained from an ordinary boring plain jumper through simple manipulations.
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- You can add relevance to ordinary trousers using a stencil and an alcohol-based corrector.
- Simple plain flip-flops decorated with beads and rhinestones look very stylish and expensive.
- Skirts of varying lengths made from men's ties look truly unusual.
- A fashionable beach bag that will always be relevant thanks to the material from which it is made can simply be sewn from unwanted jeans. You can decorate such a thing with any available means: laces, braid, trim, embroidery, appliques, beads, stones, rhinestones, shells.
As you can see, converting old things into new ones is not at all difficult. You just need to be smart and inventive.
We make the kids happy
Young ladies and gentlemen will love new clothes made with care and love from various mom or dad's wardrobe items. When making things for children, the main thing is to remember that little fidgets are very mobile. Therefore, repurposed items should not only look good, but also be functional.
Some of the models presented below do not require sewing skills at all, but at the same time look aesthetically pleasing and neat.
- You can disguise a spilled food stain on a child's T-shirt using a simple trick.
- It’s easy to turn Mom’s plain sleeveless turtleneck into a cute little dress for kindergarten.
- From dad's shirt or racer shirt, you get a charming summer sundress, onto which you can sew an applique or embroider in the shape of your favorite character.
- It’s easy to “grow up” your favorite denim sundress, from which the baby has outgrown, with the help of a bright flounce and new stylish suspenders.
- An old little bodysuit can get a second life by turning into a fresh summer outfit.
- Big Brother's T-shirt will last at least one more season if you remake it into a dress.
- Older fashionistas will love using a dad tee as a beach outfit.
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- Mom's light skirt can be easily transformed into an elegant party outfit with the help of a regular belt.
Finding the right base for a new outfit is not difficult. You just have to go through the contents of your closets and wardrobes.
