Make Cool Clothes out of Things That Don't Fit

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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