Hello, Fashionistas! I am back with another exciting quarantine post. Most of us can’t go outside, so I have a great project for you! DIY fashion!
For those of you who don’t know, let me catch you up to speed! DIY stands for do it yourself. There are really no rules when it comes to DIY fashion. You can take anything and make it into something new.
You may have a few questions about DIY projects. Like “what should I DIY?” or “What do I need to have a successful project?”. I am here to answer your questions!
My favorite thing to DIY is my thrifted treasures or clothes that just don’t fit me anymore. You can take an old pair of jeans and transform it into a new cropped jean jacket! Or you can take that baggy thrifted shirt and make it into a form-fitting crop top! The possibilities are endless!
So you may be asking “what do I need now?”. There are plenty of options when it comes to DIY. Some require hand sewing or a sewing machine and some don’t require anything but scissors. For example, you can make a baggy tee-shirt into a crop top simply by cutting the bottom off.
Sewing DIY projects require a little bit more time and work. A recent project that I worked on was transforming an old sweatshirt into a crop top and shorts! Some of these projects can be tricky so I have linked a few of my favorite step-by-step videos!
Here are some ideas that you can try at home:
- Cut-off jean shorts: You can do this by cutting the legs off of your pants and de-stressing the raw edges.
- Turning a baggy shirt into a crop top
- Turning a long shirt into a matching set
- Making a crop top out of old leggings
- Painting a design onto old jeans
There are so many other things that you can do to upcycle your closet. I encourage you to explore and make something that you feel great in!
Also, check out some of my other posts for more fashion tips!
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