New life for old clothes. We alter old things with our own hands: original ideas and master classes

From the old - fashionable! That is the topic of this article. From the above master classes, you will understand what it is to recycle old clothes, learn how to make shorts from unwanted jeans, rugs, dresses and clothes, and much more. The article offers only a few ideas. By following their examples, you can do a lot of new things.

Alteration of old clothes

If you think that remaking your old things is a sign of poverty or bad taste, then you are deeply mistaken. Today, the alteration of old clothes is a special kind of art. Instead of something just taking up space in a closet or chest of drawers, you can make something really useful out of it. We are not talking about creating cleaning cloths from an unwanted T-shirt.

Here are examples of creating new things from old ones:

• fabric and denim bags;
• rugs;
• dresses;
• scarves;
• original t-shirts (here we are talking about creating a new design for an old t-shirt that contains stubborn stains and holes);
• denim shorts and old trousers;
• tops and T-shirts;
• socks and golfs from old sweaters;
• skirts from an old dress, scraps, jeans;
• gloves and blowjobs from lace T-shirts, sweaters and so on.

And although you can create a new thing from almost any old clothes, there are some rules and recommendations. If they are not adhered to, then the probability of creating a truly worthwhile thing is reduced to almost zero.

1. Do not remake clothes that are already worn out (colors have faded, holes or stains have appeared that cannot be masked, etc.).
2. Use a sewing machine, especially when sewing a bag.
3. If you are repainting a thing, use quality paint.
4. Before cutting old clothes, sketch out a preliminary sketch of a new thing. Try to correctly hide the defects of the former fabric.
5. Combine different things into one.
6. Use additional materials while sewing. It can be lace, beads, ribbons and so on.
7. If there were buttons on the item, and you want to keep them on the altered clothes, then replace them with fresh ones.
8. It is easiest to change things that are larger.
9. Don't be afraid to experiment.

Jeans shorts

Alteration of jeans clothing involves the creation of new things and jeans that are unnecessary for various reasons. For example, very often jeans seem to still look normal, but either they are damaged at the bottom, or they are torn somewhere on the leg. And to wear such remains only at home or in the country. But they can be given new life by making shorts.

To do this, you need to take:

• old jeans;
• threads;
• needles;
• tailor's scissors;
• jewelry (beads, lace, etc.);
• tape for hemming trousers;
• chalk or pencil.

Master class on creating simple shorts

We offer you the easiest way to create shorts from old jeans:

1. Put on your jeans.
2. Stand in front of a mirror.
3. Mark the desired length of the shorts directly on the jeans with a dot, remembering to add a centimeter to the hemming. If you want to make shorts with a hem, then make another mark that shows the width of this hem.
4. Take off your jeans.
5. Draw with chalk or pencil using a ruler a straight line that passes through the lowest mark. If you are sure that you can cut off the pant leg evenly, then you can omit this item.
6. Cut off the pants.
7. Hem your shorts. This is done in several ways, which depend on the desired look and design of the shorts. For example, if the shorts are simple, then tuck in a couple of centimeters and hem this piece of fabric or use tape to hem the trousers. If the shorts are turned up, fold the 1/2 inch of denim outward, then make another turn up and hem it.

Shorts from old jeans are ready!

Workshop on creating lace shorts

Making lace shorts from old jeans:

1. Take ready-made shorts. It is better that they are simple, without unnecessary twists.
2. Cut off small triangles on the sides.
3. Slightly larger than the cut out triangles, cut off the lace.
4. Sew the lace to the marked place. It will be more convenient to first pin it to the denim with pins, and then attach or sew. By the way, this can be done both from the inside and from the front.

Lace denim shorts are ready!

Another way to make shorts with lace is to simply sew pieces of lace fabric on top of the denim. You can sheathe both the entire leg, and some individual elements. For example, only back or front pockets. In this way, you can even mask holes or stains that cannot be washed.

New dress from old

We hope these tutorials will help you create new amazing things. And do-it-yourself clothes from old clothes or a carpet from unnecessary shreds will please you for a long time.

We wish you creative success!

For many women, it happens that wardrobes are literally bursting with clothes, but there is nothing to wear. In a more advantageous position are those of them who are familiar with the needle and thread. And for those who have a covered sewing machine gathering dust, it’s a sin to complain in general. They know perfectly well that completely new clothes can appear in the closet, for this you need to alter old things. But, as usually happens, sometimes there is not enough time, sometimes enthusiasm, sometimes ideas. A selection of things and accessories that you can turn boring clothes into will help you solve the last problem. So what can you do with old things?

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Nothing cardinal - recolor a thing, for example, or add an appliqué, frills, satin ribbon bows. Sequin patterns will look interesting on old skirts, and holes and scuffs can be made on jeans. If you are thinking about how to alter linen trousers, then try decorating them with cotton lace along the side seams.

New clothes

It can be done in two ways - to slightly correct or alter old things completely. In the first version, midi and mini skirts are obtained from long skirts and dresses. And the trousers turn into shorts, not with such a slight movement of the hand, of course, as in one well-known comedy, but also very simple - put on, mark a new length line and cut off. Hem the edge. If so, you can leave it and beat it even more. The second method is more difficult - before altering old things, they must be torn, washed, ironed and only then cut out according to patterns and sewn.

Women things"

Headbands, bandanas, bows, hair clips, belts, bracelets - this is far from a complete liver of what old things can be altered into. And you can also make bags, wallets, cosmetic bags, aprons and slippers. The main thing is to find a good pattern, but this is just not difficult, because now you can even find instructions on how to make it on the net.

Home accessories

There are many ideas on how to transform a house using just old things. Children may have new toys that used to be a tweed jacket, and a cat may have a new house from her husband's former flannelette shirt. You can hang a hand-sewn panel on the wall in the hallway, on which you will attach memo notes for loved ones. A shabby book will last longer if it is pasted over with cuts, or you can generally make a removable cover.

If you are going to alter jeans, and you have accumulated more than one pair, then take a closer look at Cut into even squares, sew them into stripes, and then assemble them into one canvas - there is nothing complicated in this, but such a cover will last a very long time. You can decorate the frame of a picture or a mirror with a fabric from an unnecessary blouse. It is very easy to paste over cardboard of the right size, which is then glued to the frame or even to the surface itself, for example, mirrors. An old lamp can also be updated with a cloth - sew a new lampshade for it.

Easily decorated with satin skirt appliqués. If there is a need for new curtains, then, as an option, the old ones are cut into strips, and contrasting stripes from other obsolete curtains are inserted between them.

Hello! 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 - I find the rest of the ideas in gossip columns, style coms, 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 clothing alterations in the 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 don’t 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 come up with an idea: slather your lips with acrylic paint (fu, nasty, yup) and leave a print boldly right on 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 very:

... 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. Men's T-shirt and Jeans Makeover:

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. With a business suit and tie, it 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 "chip" on your own - at the same time save $ 80 (regular Converses cost 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 frays more than the upper colored dense fabric - therefore it is better not to rub it, only the upper paint layer - it will quickly unravel to the width of the upper layer.

3. How to decorate men's shoes with spikes, 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 VDNH, 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 friends used such tubes (of different colors) to paint a paisley dress with such luminous colors with such luminous colors. 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 altering your jacket, you can simply cut it off and sew on the inside of the transparent fabric pleated, 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 at Azbuka Vkusa, for example) - in a craft bag of the ideal size for 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 adore, firstly, backpacks, and secondly, 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 managed to build a 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 color combinations and original shapes. 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 simply folded into tubes and flattened magazine pages pasted onto 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 sofa cushion with ingenious 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 makes patchwork quilts from old T-shirts with heavy metal prints 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)!

It is very easy to look stylish and modern when you have a gold credit card that someone is constantly topping up and you only dress 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 new items, like the 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, we draw a horizontal line on the wrong side.

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

This is a more 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 a light fabric that does not fray.
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 an ideal 60 cm waist.
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 make a V-neckline. 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 by hand or on a 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.

Sexy evening dress is ready!

6. Short T-shirt dress

We will need:

Big T-shirt
scissors
elastic
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 the summer short dress is 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! The slit dress, very fashionable this spring-summer season, is 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 of different colors (on average 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 the dress with a bright belt and a cheerful summer look is ready!

12. Skirt and top

We will need:

Long maxi dress
elastic
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 turn the shirt over and mark the middle. Cut along a straight vertical line from the cutout to the very bottom.

We put on a top. We wrap the long ends around the waist and tie them 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 sports.

15. T-shirt with a heart

We will need:

Plain T-shirt a couple of sizes too big
an old t-shirt or 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. Cut off the excess and a stylish t-shirt is ready!

16. T-shirt with bows on the back

We will need:

plain t-shirt in size
a 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.

From colored matter we make the required number of 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 both sides of the neck at the same level (1-2 cm wide). 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
a 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 a turn-down collar and button placket)
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 back of the shirt together.

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:

Sweatshirt
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.

We apply the template to the shiny fabric and fix it. Cut out patches. We make sure that they are the same shape.

Attach the patches to the sweater with pins to make sure they are in the 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 we draw horizontal stripes on the wrong side, 2-4 centimeters 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. We make horizontal cuts of different lengths at a distance of several millimeters from each other. At the end, we paint over the threads with a regular marker, in a bright color.

29. Fashionable skirt, shortened in front

We will need:

Long non-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 is 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 in different directions.
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 need:

Ballerinas (preferably solid color with a round toe and plenty of room in the front)
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, marker or corrector. With it, we draw a 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 of a 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 a great sports bag or 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 the finished hat as a template, cut off the top of the workpiece. 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 a long hippie skirt out of old ties.

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 with bright appliqués, 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 a fashionable fabric with an original checkered 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.

The blanks should be slightly larger than the 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:

· 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:

sundress
T-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 on the 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!