How to make new fashionable things from old things. Unusual scarves from the dress. Light summer scarf dress
It is very easy to look stylish and modern when you have a gold credit card that someone is constantly topping up and you dress only in branded and fashion stores. But if you have an average salary and a closet littered with long-outdated clothes (but still in excellent condition), then becoming a “cover girl” is very difficult. Is not it?
In fact, there is a secret that can even turn dad's t-shirt into a stylish top from the latest Alexander Wong collection. And for this you just need a little imagination, scissors, a needle and old things.
We offer 35 ideas on how to turn unfashionable, old, boring things into stylish novelties like girls from fashion blogs.
1. Denim skirt #1
We will need:
Long denim skirt with buttons or buttons. You can easily buy it in second-hand stores.
piece of cardboard
chalk or soap
scissors
First of all, we decide how long our skirt will be. Depending on this, wrong side carry out horizontal line.
Cut out a template with a rounded edge from cardboard. The width of the template depends on the width of the bottom of the skirt (we have 10 cm). On the wrong side of the product, applying a template to the line, draw semicircles along the entire length of the skirt. Cut the fabric with sharp scissors, following the intended pattern.
If desired, we can rub the rounded edges with a pumice stone to make a fringe, or leave it as it is.
Voila! Stylish miniskirt is ready.
2. Denim skirt #2
We will need:
The bottom that was left from the denim skirt with buttons
scissors
sewing machine or needle and thread
It's over difficult option. We measure how long we want to make the skirt, and cut off the extra top. We measure our waist, hips and cut off the excess fabric along the side seam line, and then neatly stitch or sew.
We outline the undercuts and sew them with a regular needle and thread. Then we make a small lapel at the waist and sew it up or sew it by hand. We fasten the skirt in front so that there is a large slit at the bottom.
The second minimalist skirt is also ready!
3. Stole skirt
We will need:
A large stole (scarf) of a rectangular shape, preferably from light fabric, which does not crumble.
thin lace
cardboard
sewing pins
scissors
needles with thread
First of all, we measure the circumference of the waist. Now a little math, but not too complicated)))
Add to this number half of it. This extra length will give us the opportunity to gather the skirt to the waist, it is easy to take it off and tighten it back. Then, we divide the figure by 3.14. This will be the diameter of our circle, which we draw on paper. We draw on it two lines crosswise, which pass through the center, so that we get 4 sectors of the same size.
Here is the formula for perfect waist at 60 cm.
60 + 30 (waist plus half of that)
90: 3.14 = 28.5 (circle diameter)
Cut out a circle from cardboard. Then, fold the fabric in half twice. We apply one sector of the circle to the inner corner of the fabric, circle it and cut it out. We bend the edge of the skirt (along the waist) by 2 centimeters and harden it with pins along the entire length. We cut holes along the bend line at a small distance from each other (5 cm). We pass a lace through all the holes. At the end, we tie knots so that the lace does not accidentally slip out.
And we have a brand new skirt ready!
4. Miniskirt from a stole or scarf
We will need:
Long tippet or scarf
Wrap the scarf around the hips once. Then, turn it over twice in front and continue wrapping it around you. We hide the end inside.
5. Black dress with a sexy neckline
We will need:
Old high neck dress
leather cord
scissors
needles, thread and pins
sewing machine
We draw a line in front, right in the center of our dress, to get V-neck. We draw a line from the neckline straight to the seam of the detachable waist. The neckline can be made both low and high, depending on your modesty. Our version is definitely not for work.
Cut with scissors along the line. We bend the fabric to make a cutout, and harden it with pins. We decide where we want to start our lacing, and from this point we divide the entire length of the neckline into five parts. We mark the points with chalk.
Cut the leather cord into 10 small pieces. We fold them in half, in the form of a loop, and attach them with pins along the cutout on both sides in the places that we marked with chalk. Sew the edges of the neckline to secure the fabric and attach the loops. This can be done manually or sewing machine.
After all the loops are securely sewn, we take a long cord and begin to twist it from the bottom up. We finish the lacing with a small elegant batik.
sexual Evening Dress ready!
6. Short T-shirt dress
We will need:
Big T-shirt
scissors
rubber
needle and thread
Lay the t-shirt on a flat surface, cut off the sleeves, and then cut in a straight line right under the neckline.
From the sleeves cut out two rectangles of the same size. This will be the top of the dress. We measure the volume of the chest and the length of the rectangles, if necessary, cut off the excess.
We connect the upper parts with the lower ones, and then we sew the dress on the sides.
We sew an elastic band under the bust, at the junction of the parts.
And summer Short dress ready!
7. Stylish dress with side slits
We will need:
Big T-shirt
scissors
needle and thread
First of all, cut off the sleeves from the T-shirt, and then cut it horizontally just below the chest. We take into account that the bra does not look out.
Then, on the top of the dress in front, we make a small hole. On the lower part of the dress (near the waist) there is a small slit. We put the ends into the hole and sew or just tie.
Voila! Slit dress, very fashionable in this spring-summer season, ready!
8. T-shirt beach dress in 30 seconds
We will need:
Large long t-shirt
We put on a T-shirt through the throat. We put the left sleeve on the right side of the chest, and the right one on the left side. It turns out a cute beach dress with bare shoulders.
9. Beach dress from an old skirt
We will need:
Old skirt and t-shirt
scissors
needles and threads
strap
Lay the skirt on a flat surface and cut off the elastic at the waist.
We attach a T-shirt to the skirt and cut along the contour of the armhole and neckline.
We sew the straps with a needle and thread. You can use a sewing machine to be safe. Tie with a belt and the dress is ready!
10. Stylish cocktail dress with a cutout on the stomach
We will need:
old dress
cardboard
sewing machine
scissors
needle and thread
First of all, cut off the sleeves and shorten the length of the dress. We bend the armholes and the bottom by 1-2 centimeters, smooth it with an iron and sew it, or sew it by hand with hidden stitches.
We cut out a small triangle from cardboard and trace around the contour in the front central part of the dress. Cut through the bottom of the triangle, then make a perpendicular cut up. We bend the fabric and sew all sides of the triangle with small stitches.
Most of the work falls on the sleeves. You need to work hard on them. And then, a chic and fashionable cocktail dress is ready!
11. Dress with a fringe
We will need:
Short dress
scissors
floss threads different colors(an average of five flowers that match the color of the dress)
bright thin belt
We choose such a dress so that the fabric does not crumble. Preferably monochromatic. We make small holes along the entire length of the hem and sleeves, at a distance of 5-10 centimeters from each other.
Then, we cut the floss threads into small bunches, of the same length, so that they easily pass into the holes on the dress. We stretch the threads into the holes, alternating colors. We carefully tie each bundle with a thin thread so that it does not fall apart.
We tie up the dress bright belt and cheerful summer look ready!
12. Skirt and top
We will need:
Long maxi dress
rubber
scissors
needles and threads
pins
First, we turn the dress over so that the front becomes the back. Then we carefully grind out unnecessary decor elements using nail scissors (a pocket and a braid with buttons). We cut the dress into two parts along the seam line at the waist.
We mark how long we want to make the top and hem its edge manually or with a sewing machine.
We take an elastic band, preferably wide, and bend the top of the skirt, according to its width. Then we hem the belt so that we can populate the elastic inside.
Having attached the elastic to a pencil, knitting needle or stick, we stretch it through the loop until it comes out through the other side. After that, we sew the ends of the elastic band and carefully sew up the hole on the belt.
Voila, the flight suit is ready!
13. Balenciaga white top
We will need:
White elongated T-shirt with wide straps. We choose from a dense fabric so that it does not crumble, and the edges do not curl
scissors
needles and threads
The first step is to cut the back of the T-shirt so that its length is a few centimeters below the clasp of our bra. Cut out, slightly retreating from the line of the side seams.
Then flip the shirt front side and mark the middle. Cut along a straight vertical line from the cutout to the very bottom.
We put on a top. long ends wrap around the waist and tie at the back. The upper edges of the neckline can be folded under the bra or hemmed.
The result is exactly the same top as from the latest Balenciaga collection.
14. Short white top
We will need:
Large T-shirt (several sizes larger)
scissors
needles, thread or sewing machine
a piece of chalk
Cut off the sleeves from an old t-shirt. Then we proceed to the cut. At this point, you need to determine how thick the straps we want and how deep the neckline. Depending on this, cut off the neck of the T-shirt.
Then, on the wrong side, draw a horizontal line at the level where our top will end, and cut it off. Top edges can be hemmed. To do this, you first need to make an overlap of 1 centimeter on all sides. If the fabric is soft and begins to curl a little, leave the top as it is.
Voila! Light and cute top is ready. Under the bottom, you can wear a bright swimsuit, bra or other T-shirt. Ideal for summer holidays or playing sports.
15. T-shirt with a heart
We will need:
Plain T-shirt a couple of sizes too big
old t-shirt or a piece of cloth to cut out a heart
scissors
sewing machine
pins
a piece of chalk
First, cut off the collar to make a wide-necked T-shirt that falls off one shoulder.
Then, turn the shirt inside out and draw a heart. Draw lines inside the heart, at a distance of 2-3 cm from each other. Cut them carefully.
From the wrong side we sew a piece of bright fabric on the heart. Then, manually, we sew each strip of the heart, using threads in the color of the fabric. Trim off the excess and stylish t-shirt ready!
16. T-shirt with bows on the back
We will need:
plain t-shirt in sizea piece of colored fabric or a bright old t-shirt
sewing machine
scissors
needle and thread
a piece of chalk
Lay the t-shirt upside down and mark the spot where we want to make the cutout. Carefully cut with scissors. The neckline can run from the throat to the very bottom. So it ends in the middle of the back, depending on personal preferences.
We make from colored matter required amount bows (minimum 4). Their size directly depends on the width of the cutout on the back. When the bows are ready, manually sew them to the T-shirt, while not forgetting to bend the edges of the cutout 0.5-1 centimeter inward. Then carefully sew all the seams.
17. T-shirt with original mesh
We will need:
Wide T-shirt
a piece of chalk
scissors
rivets
We lay out the T-shirt on a flat surface, turn it inside out and draw 10 vertical lines on the same level (1-2 cm wide) on both sides of the neckline. We cut them and connect the strips in a checkerboard pattern with the help of rivets. Then, we make a vertical cut of 20-30 centimeters below on one side of the T-shirt. We tie the edges with a knot.
Voila, the t-shirt is ready!
We will need:
Big T-shirt
scissors
We lay out the T-shirt on a flat surface and cut off the sleeves to make large armholes; cut off the throat, forming a deep neckline, and shorten the bottom of the T-shirt. We do not throw away the lower border, we still need it.
At the back we make a cutout a little larger than at the front. Then we tie the fabric between the shoulder blades on the back with a thin ribbon and wind the border on top, which we cut off from the bottom of the T-shirt. We make an inconspicuous knot and cut off the excess. We shorten the bottom of the T-shirt in front and a beautiful summer T-shirt is ready!
19. Cutout denim shirt
We will need:
Denim shirt
scissors
ruler
pen
needle and thread
sewing pins
Turn the shirt inside out and use a pen to mark a horizontal line where we want to cut.
Cut the fabric along the seam lines.
We turn the shirt inside out and fold a few millimeters of fabric inward. We pin with pins and sew with invisible stitches. We iron it and the original shirt is ready!
20. Black cutout shirt
We will need:
Black shirt (or any other color with turn-down collar and placket with buttons)
scissors
a piece of chalk
sewing pins
needle and thread in the color of the shirt
glue
First of all, we put on a shirt and stand near the mirror to mark with chalk where we want to make holes. It is necessary to take into account their location so that our bra does not peek out. Once we've marked the hole on one side of the shirt, we need to copy the pattern onto paper so we can transfer it to the other side for a symmetrical look.
We cut the fabric, retreating 1 centimeter from the intended pattern. We make small cuts along the entire edge of the resulting cutout. To avoid wrinkles, it is best to sew on a mannequin or put a shirt on a pillow and stab it in the back with pins. Sew with blind stitches along the entire length or glue with glue if you don’t want to sew. At the end, iron the edges with an iron and the shirt is ready!
21. Backless shirt
We will need:
voluminous shirt
scissors
needle and thread
We turn the shirt inside out and mark the line where the neckline will be. Carefully cut with scissors along the line from one shoulder to the other.
We bend the edges by 1 centimeter and sew or sew with threads by hand. We retreat on both sides by 5 centimeters and make a few stitches to fasten the upper and lower part the back of the shirt.
Voila! Stylish thing is ready!
We will need:
Plain button-down shirt with turn-down collar
beads of at least two colors
scissors
needle and thread
We lay out the shirt on a flat surface and sew the beads to the collar in a chaotic manner.
23. Sweater with an open back
We will need:
Sweater or sweatshirt (we select from a material that will not stick around and crumble)
Velcro or button
scissors
needle and thread
Fold the sweater in half vertically and mark the middle. Then, cut it on the back in a straight line. We sew Velcro or a button on top so that the sweater does not unbutton itself. If desired, you can tuck the edges, iron them and sew with blind stitches.
24. Original sweater
We will need:
hoody
colored tape
sharp scissors
needles and thread
First of all, we cut off the throat from the sweatshirt to get a fairly deep neckline that falls from one shoulder.
Then, using scissors or a cutter, we make about 15 rows of small holes at a distance of 1-1.5 centimeters from each other. The holes must be at the same level. Their number gradually decreases, reaching the lower rows.
We populate the tape in the holes. The ends must be sewn with a few secret stitches to the sweatshirt or simply tied in a knot.
That's all!
25. Sweater with patches on the elbows
We will need:
Pullover
shiny fabric or sequins
scissors
needle and thread
paper and pen
Use your hand as a template. We circle it on paper, forming an oval and cut it out.
Apply the template to shiny fabric and fix. Cut out patches. We make sure they are the same shape.
We attach the patches to the sweater with pins to make sure they are in right place. With inner stitches, carefully sew the patches to the sweater.
Patches can be of any shape and from any material.
26. Stylish T-shirt scarf
We will need:
Old T-shirt (the larger the better)
scissors
ruler
a piece of chalk
Cut off the bottom of the T-shirt. Then draw on the wrong side horizontal stripes, 2-4 cm wide.
We get many rings, which we stretch one by one until they begin to twist inward.
Cut the hem of the T-shirt to make a long ribbon. Gather all the rings together and wrap the ribbon around the hem several times to secure the scarf. We tie it into a knot, cut off the excess, and tuck the ends under the ribbon.
Unusual scarf is ready! Looks great with long hair or a messy bun.
27. Bright jeans #1
We will need:
Pair of jeans
fine brush
paint or corrector
paper
First of all, we decide what kind of pattern we will apply to the jeans. We outline the places where the pattern will be located. Then we cut a stencil out of paper. We apply it to jeans and very carefully paint over with paint or corrector so that it does not spread beyond the borders of the stencil.
28. Bright jeans #2
We will need:
Pair of jeans
cutter
wooden plank
sandpaper
marker
We lay out the jeans on a hard surface and outline the places where we want to make scuffs. Then using sandpaper, lightly overwrite these places.
We put a wooden board inside the leg so as not to cut through the jeans and arm ourselves with a chisel. Doing horizontal cuts different lengths at a distance of a few millimeters from each other. At the end, paint over the threads with a regular marker, bright color.
29. Fashionable skirt, shortened in front
We will need:
Long no pleated skirt
scissors
needle and thread
iron
Fold the skirt in half so that the fold passes through the center of the front. We put it on the floor and cut out a piece so that the mini-part smoothly goes to the bottom.
Each time we put on a skirt and see what happens. If necessary, we level, because it is always better to undercut than to cut off too much. After we were satisfied with the long and curved line, we fold all the edges by 1 centimeter and smooth it with an iron.
Then we sew the edges of the hem with small stitches, using threads to match the fabric. At the end, we again go through all the seams with an iron.
Stylish skirt ready!
30. Denim jumpsuit
We will need:
Denim overalls
scissors
We measure the overalls and note how long we want to make it. We cut off the legs not in a straight line, but with a slight rise to the top. Then carefully cut off the pocket on the chest.
To make the jumpsuit look modern, remove the buckles. We shorten the harnesses and make a hole for the button at the end. If desired, the edges of the shorts can be hemmed.
31. Gladiator sandals
We will need:
Sandals in the finger
long leather cord or thin ribbons (4 meters)
scissors
glue
Sandals will look much more natural if you thread the lace through an existing hole.
We cut the cord into two even parts of two meters. We stretch it through the hole and glue it from below if we do not want it to slide into different sides.
Then just weave around the leg tightly enough so that the lace does not fall down, and symmetrically so that the sandals look beautiful. Weave as high as we like and finish with a small bow at the back.
32. Shoes-cats
We have to:
Ballet flats (preferably solid color with a round toe and enough front seats)
black paint (acrylic), black marker
brushes
masking tape
white paint and white marker
First, we tape the shoes with tape, hard enough so that the paint does not seep through.
We paint the socks with black paint to get an even color, without light gaps. When the paint is dry, remove the tape and draw small triangles for the ears. You can also use painter's tape for this if it's not very smooth by hand.
To draw the eyes, use white paint, highlighter or corrector. Draw with it thin mustache and nose.
And voila! The latest fashion trend has appeared in our wardrobe!
33. New flip flops
We will need:
A couple of the most ordinary flip flops
ribbon, in the color of shoes
beads and beads suitable color
needles with thread
We wrap the flip flops with tape, and sew the tip from the bottom so that the tape does not unwind.
We sew beads and beads in a chaotic manner with a thread of the same color as the ribbon.
In half an hour, stylish flip flops are ready!
34. Freshen up black shoes
We will need:
A pair of black shoes, rounded or pointed
masking tape
brush
white and neon yellow acrylic paint
Cover the shoes with masking tape. We carefully smooth it so that the paint does not leak under the bottom.
First, we make one layer of white paint and let it dry for several hours. Then paint yellow. We remove too pronounced strokes and let the shoes dry a little.
Wet your fingers with water and run them over the paint to smooth out bumps and lines. We remove the masking tape when the paint is not yet completely dry, and then leave the shoes on all night.
Voila! And you get trendy shoes from your old, boring pair.
35. Sports bag
We will need:
T-shirt with bright print
sewing machine
scissors
Cut off the bottom edge of the T-shirt and remove a little on the sides. We sew all sides on a sewing machine.
It turns out beautiful sports bag or a bag for shopping.
36. New hat from an old sweater
We will need:
unwanted sweater
ready-made hat (for a template)
· scissors
thread, needle
Choose a sweater with elastic at the bottom edge. We cut the blank from the bottom of the sweater so that the elastic falls on the forehead, and one of the edges of the cap falls on the seam of the sweater.
Using finished hat as a template, cut upper part blanks. Sew the top and side edges from the inside with a triangle.
Don't throw away your sweater! You can make a lot more out of them.
37. Sweater boots
We will need:
· pullover
· slippers
· sewing machine
threads
glue gun
· decorations
Take measurements on the leg and cut out blanks from the sweater. Sew the side and top edges of the boots on a typewriter.
Passing the slippers into the bottom of the blanks, glue them with a glue gun.
Finished boots can be decorated to your taste. For example, buttons or embroidery.
38. Ballet tutu (without sewing)
We will need:unwanted tapes
wide elastic band
Make a rubber band. We pass the ribbons, tying them on the belt with a knot.
To make the pack more magnificent, we make several layers of ribbons, repeating the rows.
We will need:
Long T-shirt or T-shirt
· scissors
Cut the bottom of the T-shirt into equal strips. We tie the strips, following the sequence in the photo.
40. Bag from old jeans
I love denim. Breaking through a couple of bags of old jeans, you find a whole source of inspiration for creating new things. Strong material (which, by the way, does not go out of fashion) makes pretty wallets and bags. Here is one of the options for creating a unique jeans bag.
We will need:
· jeans
Thread with a needle
trouser belt
a piece of colored cloth
Cut off the top of the jeans with pockets.
Sew fabric from an unnecessary colored dress or skirt to the bottom edges. Stitch the bottom of the bag. We make handles from the belt.
41. T-shirt fringed beach bag (without sewing)
We will need:
· T-shirt
· scissors
· ruler
crayon or marker
After straightening the T-shirt, cut off the collar and sleeves.
We make cuts on the bottom of the T-shirt. You can use a ruler and crayon to draw the same stripes.
We tie the fringe as tightly as possible so that nothing spills out of the bottom of the bag.
42. Tie maxi skirt
You can make from old ties long skirt hippie style.
We will need:
ties
threads
· sewing machine
a belt from an unnecessary skirt
We sew the ties with one end to the belt and sew the sides of adjacent ties together.
43. Tie miniskirt
We make a miniskirt in the same way as a maxi. You just need to cut the ties to the required length.
Voila! Sexy bright skirt is ready.
44. Fancy decoupage shoes
Using the decoupage technique, you can hide scuffs and cracks on your favorite shoes.We will need:
· shoes
· PVA glue
· scissors
drawing paper
We cut out the necessary figures from paper.
We apply PVA on the surface of the shoes (you must first clean and dry the shoes).
Since PVA dries very quickly, do not glue all the shoes at once. Apply it in fragments. When you finish laying out the drawings in one area, move on to the next.
When the pictures are dry, you can show off at parties in unusual shoes.
45. Light summer sundress made of scarves
We will need:
two large scarves or pareos
· ribbon
threads
· sewing machine
We form a blank from scarves, folding them in the right way. For example, by forming a bodice from the corners of scarves.
We sew ribbons to the corners, the ends of which we fix on the back. We sew the sides of the scarves.
46. Sock gloves
We will need:
pair of socks· scissors
Thread with a needle
· decorations
Cut off the toe and heel of the socks.
To prevent the fabric from unraveling, we sew the places of cuts with threads. We tuck the edges - the gloves are ready.
You can decorate them bright applications, embroidery or beads.
47. Stylish summer dress from a baggy sundress
We will need:
old sundress
・fitted dress
· scissors
threads
· sewing machine
· a piece of chalk
Choose from the wardrobe a dress that fits you perfectly. Using it as a template, attach the dress to the front of the sundress and trace with chalk. We repeat the steps with the back.
Cut out the edges and sew the edges.
From the leftover fabric, you can form a belt, bow or fake pockets that will decorate your new dress.
48. Maxi dress (without sewing)
We will need:· long skirt
original belt
We put on a skirt at chest level and tie it with a catchy belt. Ready!
Plus of the dress: it quickly turns into a skirt.
49. Plaid poncho coat
We will need:
· plaid
· plate
· blade
chalk
Thread with a needle
· belt
Lay the blanket out on a flat surface and fold it in half.
Attach a plate to the neck and mark a semicircle with chalk. Cut out excess fabric. Overcast the collar with a thread so that the fabric does not diverge.
At waist level (only at the front of the blanket), mark two cuts with chalk and cut them with a blade. Cover the cuts with thread.
Insert the belt into the holes. The coat is ready!
50. Burberry scarf coat in haste
Burberry is fashion fabrics with original check pattern. It won't be hard to get a scarf like this.We will need:
scarf "Burberry"
· a piece of chalk
Thread with a needle
· blade
buttons
Throw the scarf over your shoulders and mark with chalk the places where you want to sew on the buttons. Sew on the buttons and carefully use a blade to make holes for them on the opposite side. To prevent the fabric on the cuts from dispersing, overcast the edges with a thread.
The advantage of this coat is that it is a transformer thing. With a flick of the wrist, the coat turns into a scarf again!
We will need:
· pullover
Thread with a needle
· a piece of chalk
· decorations
Turn the sweater inside out. Straighten the sweater, put your hand on the side and circle it with chalk. Repeat with the other hand on the opposite side of the sweater.
Blanks should be a little more required size. Cut out the blanks and sew the edges.
After trying on, cut off the excess edges and turn the mittens inside out so that the seam is inside. Ready-made mittens can be decorated to your taste.
52. Fancy dress scarves
We will need:
· the dress
· scissors
jewelry
Cut off the hem of the dress. Cut strips on the bottom of the fabric.
Tie the ends of the strips at the bases into knots. However, this is not necessary, because the scarf already looks original.
The new thing can be decorated with a brooch or other jewelry.
53. Sundress and T-shirt dress
We will need:
sundressT-shirt
Thread with a needle
· wide belt
Cut off the top of the sundress and sew the hem to the T-shirt.
A wide belt will not only complement the outfit, but also emphasize your waist.
The top can be decorated with a bow from the remnants of a sundress.
54. Sexy underwear from a simple bra
Prices for beautiful underwear can cause depression. And so you want to always be on top. Well, do not rush to despair, you can make an erotic bodice with a minimum of effort.
We will need:
bra
Packing of rivets for fabric
Pliers or manicure set 
Pierce the bra fabric with the sharp edges of the rivet so that the point comes out with opposite side.
Gently bend the ends of the rivet with pliers.
Form the desired pattern.
55. Mesh from an old tunic
We will need:
tunic (cotton)· scissors
hot water bowl
Cut out circles of fabric from the tunic.
Soak in hot water(from which the edges of the cuts will wrap up and the material will not spread). Keep in mind that this can only be done with clothes that sit on you freely. Cotton shrinks in hot water.
Dry - done! So easily and quickly a simple tunic turns into a seductive designer outfit.
Don't be afraid to experiment and be bright!
Denim fantasies: bags with pockets
Denim bags.
Denim exists out of time and is not subject to fashion. Denim clothes they are worn by everyone from young to old! But even if your favorite jeans have lost their appeal, you can give them new life, sewing, for example bag.
Well let's get started.....
I present the promised tailoring workshop shopping bag from old jeans. It is better if the jeans are tight, then the bag will keep its shape better. In use, it is very comfortable, durable, easy to wash. Everyone has old jeans, as well, if we buy fewer packages.
1. I forgot to take a picture of the very beginning, so I took a photo from an old master class
We cut off the bottom of the jeans, which is usually worn out and measure up 45 cm. ready-made small - 40x35.
2. We rip out the side where there is no finishing line. The line, if any, will subsequently decorate our bag, it will be her side seams.
3. We fold face to face, and even out the width, the back panel when cutting the trousers is wider than the front. You can leave it like that, then the side seams will go a little on the face, like. But with such a bottom, as we will do today, it is better to align We grind one side, the one that will be the face of our product
4. Cut out the lining (I have a shirt lining). I tucked it in order to make it easier to understand where the lining will begin. Don't forget the seam allowances. Don't worry if the lining is a little bigger
5. Pocket - looks ordinary, but comfortable, especially since they are almost always on jeans, why reinvent the wheel. I just cut it out and scribbled it, in places of rivets with my hands. Then we grind the second side
6. Stitch bottom 
7. It seems that I clearly photographed how to fold the bag for the bottom
8. We grind the corners, I measured 4 cm from the corner to the sides.
9. Cut off the corners
10. It is already clear that we are succeeding. Do the same with lining.
11. We wrap the lapel inside (doubts torment whether I call all things by their names, if it is not clear, ask
12. Wrapped up, stitched 0.5 cm and ironed
13. Handles (from jeans belts, I don’t rip it out, but just cut it off) 36 cm long with allowances. Step back 4 cm from the middle seam and pin the handles with pins
14. Everything seems to be clear
15. Now turn out
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17. The lining is ready, waiting in the wings. Do not completely grind the side seam, leave room for eversion
18. We insert the lining into the inside out bag, it turns out face to face, it is desirable that the pocket on the lining is on the opposite side of the pocket on the bag 
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20. We grind! (I first swept away)
21. Can be twisted
22. Where there are needles, I again stitched along the already existing seam
23. I hope everything is clear! We wear it with pleasure!
I think that almost all fashionistas had to deal with the problem: “Where to put this blouse? She's not fashionable anymore." And old things gather dust for many years on a shelf. You can avoid cluttering your closet with a simple solution - make a new one from old clothes, shoes and accessories.
Do not think that sewing something with your own hands is difficult and not for you. We offer only the most optimal and creative ideas for reworking an old wardrobe.
In addition, it is unlikely that you will see another person in the same top or jeans as you.
Ideas for reworking things
New from old clothes
At your disposal are many ideas on how you can turn old clothes into something stylish and fashionable. For example, from old shirt(even if it’s male) you can make a fashionable collar with beautiful finish in the form of metal elements or rhinestones. All fittings can be purchased from specialized store, as well as borrow from some other long-forgotten gizmo or decoration.
Transform old sweater or a blouse, you can also use overhead fittings or patches. Patches can be made from any material. Plus, it's trendy right now.
I especially liked the jacket idea. Surely, you or your relatives have old worn leather jackets (usually the sleeves remain in good condition). Based on it, you can make the now insanely popular parka jacket.
For the summer, you might like this option. Either you completely cut off the sleeves of an old blouse and decorate it on the collar with accessories, or you focus on the back by decorating it with decorative ribbons.
blouse with trendy collar glitter patch jumper cut-out jumper sequined jumper parka jacket beaded patch collar sweater with flowers suede patch jumper T-shirt with original cutouts on the backNew from old shoes
Shoes also remain unclaimed over time and live out their lives in the closet. Moreover, it is not scary to experiment with it. You can make stylish shiny shoes out of old shoes or ballet flats. Step by step instructions are attached.
Probably, any woman at least once felt regret about the considerable sums thrown to the wind, making an audit of her wardrobe from time to time. It is understandable, since the thing that is in trend today turns out to be hopelessly outdated in a couple of years. At the same time, it can be worn only two or three times and is distinguished by excellent quality of fabric and tailoring.
If you know the value of money and have at least a little knowledge in the field of sewing and decorating, then you should learn art with your own hands from the old. A new dress, blouse or shorts, made from things that have long been unnecessary, can decorate your wardrobe no worse than new clothes from branded stores.
Skirts from old jeans
For more than 70 years, denim clothing has been the most popular in the world. That is why every home accumulates over time a huge number of male, female and children's clothes. denim pants. Instead of throwing them in a landfill, you can try to think of a way to give such rubbish a new life. For example, any easily turn into women's skirt desired length. To do this, you just need to rip a few seams (do not touch the zipper, you still need it) and make triangular inserts in front or back from the bottom of the legs or from any other fabric. Then you will have to hem the hem and, if you wish, decorate the skirt, for example, with metal rivets or spikes.
If you try hard, new jeans clothes can make you the queen of any party. We offer such a maxi-option for a party: one leg of denim trousers is cut obliquely, on the other, a seam is ripped from the inside and a trapezoidal piece of fabric is sewn to them, heavily gathered along the upper edge.
What can you turn an old t-shirt into?
Those who are interested in the question of whether new clothes are easy to sew from old ones will be able to answer it themselves after they turn the T-shirt into There are several ways to do this:
- On the back of the T-shirt, many parallel cuts are made in the center, the length of which grows from bottom to top. Then they are intertwined with a long ribbon contrasting color, its ends are tied into a bow.
- T-shirt (optional) bigger size, for example male) cut off the upper part so that the cut is 15 cm below the neck. The remnants of the sleeves are torn off and a drawstring is made along the upper edge. They thread a braid into it and, putting on the resulting blouse, tie a bow at the neck.
What can be sewn from an old men's shirt
New clothes from the old one with your own hands (see photo above) can be obtained as a result of a combination of several things. For example, there are many variations on the theme of an ordinary men's shirt:
- She cut off the top in a straight line below the junction of the sleeve. Do the same with some spacious elongated T-shirt. Then her upper edge gather and sew to the shirt, getting a casual dress. Hide the connecting seam under the braid or put on a belt.
- At the shirt, the side parts with sleeves are cut along the oblique as shown below, keeping the collar, and the ties are sewn around the waist. They wear such a blouse over a T-shirt with a wide collar.
DIY new clothes from old clothes for children
Do not be upset if you have a lot of things in your house that your son or daughter has long grown out of! You can’t even imagine what super-fashionable and stylish things for a child can turn out by remaking clothes with your own hands from the old!
A new children's dress, coat or trousers often cost not much less than adult wardrobe items. Therefore, spending a little time on the alteration, you will save significantly.
The wardrobe items of dad or mom can also be suitable as a basis. However, most often, new clothes are made from old clothes for children with their own hands in order to prolong the life of new things that have become small.
It is especially easy to remake things from a girl's wardrobe. For example, to the hem of the daughter's dress, from which she grew up, you can sew a frill from a fabric of a contrasting color, cut off the upper part and, adding straps, turn it into a sundress.
Doesn't your hand rise to throw away the skirt that your schoolgirl wore in kindergarten? Turn it into a trendy blouse. To do this, just slightly loosen the elastic band threaded into the belt, and also sew the straps to the top and ruffles (possibly in 2-3 rows) to the hem.
We remake the skirt
As already mentioned, women's clothing goes out of fashion very quickly. However, there is a way out. It just needs to be redone.
The easiest way for you to do this is when it comes to a long wide skirt. For this you can:
- cut out a quarter of a circle from it, as for a semi-flared skirt, gather it in the upper part, leave holes for the arms on the sides and sew on an asymmetrical bow collar;
- cut off the hem so that this item is in front women's wardrobe became much shorter than at the back;
- if the skirt is gathered at the waist, then you can put it on so that you get a sundress, after adjusting the width of the belt, and tie it leather belt under the breast.
Several options for the lazy
Many famous designers love to dig into the junk. To the question “why”, they answer: “We remake old clothes into new ones with our own hands in order to feel like creators creating something beautiful from rubbish.”
They even have a competition to see who can offer the most. creative idea to transform a particular thing.
For example, it turns out that by placing a T-shirt with a pattern or a vest halfway into a basin of textile paint, you will turn it into a “nail” of a fashionable bow.
What do you think of the idea to paint gray jeans with a marker? Can't draw? No problem! Take the guipure, pin it on the trouser leg with pins and use the holes in its dense areas as a stencil.
Create creative design for the old one, you can use a few boxes. Such new clothes are made very simply from old clothes with your own hands. To do this, you just need to prick pins along the hem, collar and cuffs at the same distance from each other. With the help of metal fittings, you can also “depict” flowers on the chest or on the back of the jacket.
Imagine that your wardrobe is full of unnecessary things. Do not immediately send them to the landfill. Instead, we make new clothes from old clothes with our own hands using one of the methods described above, or we come up with our own, original version.
Hey! My name is Sasha Sanochki and I run the Second Street blog dedicated to stylish and creative clothing alterations. Every day I publish 5 new articles on this topic.
I did not personally make all of these alterations without exception. But for almost two years every day, I get up at 5 am to find (before work) 5 fresh and interesting ideas on altering clothes from old to stylish, transfer them, process all the photos, making them in the same style, write a post and publish it. In two years they accumulated exactly 3000.
Every day I scroll through about 4,000 sites in the reader in search of materials, and only a third of their materials relate to handmade or fashion - the rest of the ideas I find in gossip columns, style com, films, clips and even magazines like Forbes sometimes. I just want to have it all in one place.
I would like to show you at least a few of the 3000 ideas that have accumulated over 2 years on the site:
I decided to choose only 5 ideas for each of the popular types of alteration of clothes for last month, because it is difficult to choose from 3000 equally interesting ones). And I tried to choose those that can be shown here, without dragging a bunch of photos with master classes
So let's go:
5 t-shirt redesign ideas
1. Alteration of a vest:
I love alterations of vests). There is nowhere easier: a vest + a bowl of paint for dipping. Looks really cool.)
2. Playing with the texture of the T-shirt:
A long cotton T-shirt can be cut - by cutting out circles, and then washed at high temperature - the sections will twist and will not “creep” (just do not wring out in a typewriter!). Wear with a dress or leggings and a T-shirt.
3. How to tag a guy:
TeenVogue and designer Erin Fetherston give the idea: put your lips on acrylic paint(fu, disgusting, yeah) - and leave an imprint boldly right at the collar of his T-shirt or shirt. After drying, it remains only to iron it with the hottest possible iron - and your ex-libris on it forever. IMHO, on women's clothing somehow not so good:
... and for men - that's it). A cute idea for faithful and tender lovers and a hot / playful one for notorious machos).
4. Shirt and T-shirt Dress:
What does it mean to combine beautifully)) - take a closer look - after all, the dress is actually a mix of shirts and T-shirts cut and sewn together.
5. T-shirt - blinds:
A $48 tutorial on converting two T-shirts into a sort of blinds T-shirt from Anthropologie can be found on the website, it's too detailed to copy.
5 jeans redesign ideas
1. Jeans from pieces:
I think that such a fit would not be easy to achieve if they were really sewn from pieces. So - most likely, these are thin summer jeans, on which pieces of other summer and thin ones that match in shades were sewn. And then cut off the bottom layer in places. In my opinion, there are only a couple of places where the main fabric up to the knees on top was really replaced in some area with another.
2. Ulyana Kim Dress:
Very beautiful combination of two types of jeans!
3. Isabel Marant Painted Jeans:
Painted jeans idea by Isabel Marant – permanent marker in hand - and go!
4. Alteration men's t shirts and jeans:
Listen, well, this, in my opinion, is just wildly cool! Something really interesting and wearable for guys. Yes, for girls too. I think that in this way you can decorate with belts both the bag and the back of the jacket.
As a bonus to the picture - a slightly rocker way to slightly increase the length of the jeans or save those that are worn out on the knees). Although with old, stretched and worn jeans, I think it will look pathetic.
It's better to use both ideas if HE decided to quit his office plankton career and finally become a rock musician. For the first concerts - the most it).
5. Bear from old jeans. Just a bear):
5 shoe redesign ideas:
1. Men's Creative Business Shoes:
It was, yes, it was already 5 times. But in this case I liked the performance - on strict men's shoes. FROM business suit and a tie should break the patterns of impressionable partners. You say goodbye after the meeting, they leave the table to shake your hand - and, seeing the shoes, they hang) ....
2. Shredded Converse:
Shredded Converse – the famous model of sneakers - the legends of the converse family, released last year and ideally suited the hot summer of 2010). They look desperately vintage - shabby, as if crumbling on the go. Ideal for delicate girlish dresses, relaxed knitwear, denim mini shorts and skinny jeans. They became an unusual and stylish alternative to the uniform of Moscow streets - ballet flats, gladiator sandals and sandals with webbed high heels.
The next summer is promised to be just as stuffy, so it makes sense not to throw away your old sneakers, but to repeat this "trick" on your own - at the same time save $ 80 (regular Converse costs from $ 40, and the Shredded model, which is in the photo - $ 120).
Everything is quite simple, take nail scissors - and go ahead, so below I will list only a few tips “essentially” from the source (links to all sources are in the posts on the site):
1. When cutting out the rectangles between the blocks, be sure not to cut the rectangle behind the leg, on the heel. There should have remained a dense rectangular area, conceived by the manufacturer - it is he who will hold back the entire structure in the end.
2. Converse sells these models with or without a laced tongue, depending on the color. Decide which is more convenient for you. If you decide to cut - outline the same semicircle around your fingers (the same depth) as on your favorite ballet flats - and cut boldly. It should be 1-1.5 cm wide - wider than the “rubber nose” of the sneaker. It will look like this:
3. It is convenient to make “dranina” along the cuts just with your fingers. Rub the edges well between your fingers as shown in the photo below. the lining of the converse crumbles more than the top color dense fabric- therefore it is better not to rub it, only the top paint layer - it will quickly unravel itself to the width of the top layer.
3. How to decorate men's shoes thorns, but nobly:
In this case, one shoe would completely subdue me (especially if a casual jacket is on top).
4. Painting shoes with markers and paints:
Great shoe decor idea by artist Deborah Thomson. Deborah uses popular techniques with tattoo designs on shoes, and paints wedding shoes, etc. etc.
5. Shoes with Painted Soles:
The original move is not to paint the shoes themselves, but only their soles. It does not bend as much as shoe socks, for example - which means that the paint in these places will not crack. Provided high heels - and it will be seen well. For example, I always notice yellow price tags on shoes that are not torn off in these places when I follow someone along the path)).
5 Dress Up Ideas
1. Constructor: Sports Tank Back & Sexy Dress:
In my opinion, very cool! In front, for sure, is the standard "sexy kitty" - and when you turn your back - you show the world the other side of yourself - athletic and perky). And the difference in color only emphasizes it.
The jumper on top - in my opinion, looks like a strap from a cheap sports backpack)).
2. Dress with slits:
A beautiful texture and a way to revive an old dress with a second one thrown over the top. On the top dress, if it is made of acetate silk, the pattern can be "burned out" with a standard wood burner. We burned whole lace collars to each other at needlework lessons at school.
3. Luminous Paints:
Remember, earlier at VDNKh, for example, in the pavilion "Culture", luminous paints for fabric were sold in departments with various luminous nonsense? In such small round plastic tubes. In addition, they are often found in various stalls, especially for some reason near the railway station).
Here's what happens if you paint clothes with them:
One of my girlfriends painted with such tubes (of different colors) such luminous paints dress with paisley print. I just put dots of different colors along the contour of different cucumbers. Since during the day this paint is translucent, and she chose the color (and the dress is motley) - during the day it was completely unnoticeable. And at night it was a bomb! It looked very even - not at all vulgar, as elegant as possible - apparently due to the subtlety of the drawing.
4. Decorate a simple dress:
Zebra - not a zebra, a mask - not a mask ... in general, like this, with the help of an appliqué, an ordinary white trapeze dress was given an almost mystical look.
5. NedoBeckham reworked turtleneck dress by Joseph Altuzarra.
A promising new designer is Jezzef Altuzarra and his idea (he clearly sympathizes with Victoria Beckham and her models) to remake a sweater dress:
You will need:
Turtleneck in cotton jersey dress (they used American Apparel).
Two shoulder pads.
Scissors, needles and threads.
The recipe for “feel a little Wicca” is simple:
Cut off the sleeves so as to leave a little "wings" at an angle.
With the rest of the sleeves, we tighten the overhead "shoulders" on one side.
We hem them from the inside to the dress, at the same time slightly bending the edges.
5 ideas for altering jackets
1. This jacket costs $ 410 - and pins in the right amount - 500-700 rubles. And every second person has a Chanel-style jacket;).
2. The idea of altering the jacket from the 2011 lookbook by Junky Styling.
3. Sheer Back Blazer:
Jacket, part of the back of which was replaced with a transparent insert. In the showroom, the top of the jacket consisted of two parts, one on top of the other: when remodeling your jacket, you can simply cut it off and sew on the inside of the pleated transparent fabric, sewing it into the side seams:
By the way, did you pay attention to the decor of the trousers with a ribbon?
4. Another Zara Coat:
Zara seems to have finally remembered where they started and began to do “sharp” things again. Another Zara coat in my collections is another confirmation of this.
The original reverse side of the collar - usually the skin is sewn there (besides, it allows you to keep the collar "raised" - for example, I just go like that). It can be made from a beautiful tie) - here, it seems, this is done.
5 shirt makeover ideas:
1. ASOS.com shirt redesign idea:
2. Pants - saruel from a shirt:
Shirt alteration. If everything is clear with the topic (everything was cut off at the level of pockets and on an elastic band) - then an explanation for how to make panties a la "saruel" from a shirt- see under the cut:
source material).
Having outlined a semicircle, we make a collar along it.
We steam the pockets carefully - they will interfere with the material of the shirt to drape plastically.
As a result, it should turn out like this (after you sew the hole in place of the collar):
At the waist, the design is regulated by a knot).
3. Unusually "dirty" shirt:
Brilliant, unusually soiled shirt)! In a bright cage - turquoise - purple - I will definitely repeat for myself. It will be enough, I think, to dip 6/8 into black paint on a Dylon-type fabric (it does not need to be heated, boiled, and other perversions).
4. An elegant way to downsize a shirt:
5. Hybrid:
Hybrid GMO shirts and sweatshirts from Hussein Chalayan.
5 accessories ideas
1. 0_o suddenly!
Chain on a garter for stockings.
2. Congenial Clutch:
One of the few easy to sew clutch bags, which only benefits from ease of manufacture. And the pattern of such a clutch is nowhere simpler and is sold in every second store - just today I bought croissants in Azbuka Vkusa, for example) - in a craft package perfect size under this case.
3. Ring Bracelet:
If you have been offered 8 times and you have never returned the ring back, you can make a bracelet out of them and wear it proudly, like a savage woman, a necklace from the scalps of defeated enemies. Well, like how they draw stars on planes for those shot down in battle).
4. Shoulder straps on the coat:
To make such leather shoulder straps on a coat, leather from one glove will be enough. Another thing is that they need to be “supported” with something then - for example, with a belt made of the same leather texture.
5. Bags and backpacks from leather jackets:
We wrote many times about bags made from old leather jackets. But personally I love Firstly, backpacks, and secondly - here is such a simplified, a la masculine, style in bags:
I couldn't even choose what to show you - I liked everything so much! And the prices are quite real, not overpriced.
and for a snack 5 interior ideas:
1. T-shirt rugs:
Laura is a seamstress with more than 20 years of experience and great taste. That is why she was able to build successful business on what many are trying to make money on: recycling T-shirts from second-hand stores into carpets and rugs.
Laura's rugs always attract attention with subtle combinations of colors and original forms. 20 photos - under the cut (and there you will also find a link to the photo - a master - class on crocheting a similar rug - the main thing is there - it’s clear how to hide the ends by tying cut T-shirts together). Laura herself, in my opinion, weaves them with pigtails, after which she painstakingly sews the pigtails together ( I would like to know with what machine or foot she manages to take such a thickness). It takes her 3-4 months to make one rug out of T-shirts.
2. How to decorate the wall with old magazines:
Idea by extra budget wall decor from Irina: these strips are just rolled into tubes and flattened magazine pages glued to the base.
Moreover, you can decorate in this way not only the wall, but also the vases:
And photo frames:
3. Bears - pillows from shirts:
Annika Jermyn makes teddy bears out of old shirts and calls them Mr._ then the individual name of each _ and sells for $75. You can even order from your own shirt. The toys are large - 40 centimeters high and 48 - wide.
4. Pillows with interesting textures:
handmade cushion with brilliant texture. For such laborious work and $ 265 is not a pity.
Although this one, for $110, a pillow with a British flag made of leather, is no worse.
5. Cool dude, yo! Mr. Ben Venom sews patchwork quilts from old T-shirts with prints in the spirit of Heavy Metal - in the same style. For connoisseurs, so to speak).
In general, I invite you all to visit the "Second Street", who are interested in the topic of alterations in clothing or interior)).
PS. Lastly, we have contests going on there, participate with your ideas, the prizes will be good)!