12 cool ideas to breathe new life into your old clothes
Photo: Reproduction / a beautiful mess
That idea of always having new clothes and never repeating a look is totally outdated. Even Duchess Kate Middleton repeats her looks and transforms her look by making different combinations with the same clothes she already has.
Making changes to your old clothes doesn’t require great talents and anyone can do it, just be whimsical and leave laziness aside.
Below, you can check out several ideas that you can take advantage of and even modify to give your closet a boost.
1. Renew a simple shirt or tank top with pearl appliqués on the collar
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Making simple embroidery like this strip on the collar is very simple, just be careful and patient. Mix pearls of different sizes for an even more current result. If you prefer an easier way, choose a strip already embroidered with the pearls and just glue it to the collar. [Como fazer]
2. Or write a word with sequins
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Sequin tapes or sequins per meter are ideal for writing small words or making sketchy designs on clothing. Simply take out the design or word, transfer the design to your clothes and then glue or embroider it with the sequin strip. If you don’t find the finished ribbon, the way is to embroider or glue one sequin over the other to form the ribbon effect. [Como fazer]
3. Create a maxi necklace on a plain dress with giant sequins
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Another option to renew that dress that you’ve worn a thousand times and already got seasick is to make an embroidery with maxi sequins superimposed forming a necklace on the collar. It’s a super simple idea and the dress can even become a party dress after this transformation. [Como fazer]
4. Bringing a new life to light clothes is very easy, just use your creativity with the paints
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Betting on fabric paints to transform any light piece that doesn’t have a print. You can make gradients or blemishes very free and abstract. Free your imagination and create a new piece with your old clothes. [Como fazer]
5. Add a bow to the neckline at the back of a sweater
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Impossible to do anything easier than that. Take that sweater or blouse of yours that has a low-cut back and sew a ribbon on each side. Be sure to make a discreet finish to the ends of the tape. Tie a bow and voilà! You just renewed your clothes. [Como fazer]
6. Make a guipir-decorated slit in your plain denim shorts
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This tip is really cool because you can make it into shorts that you’ve already worn a lot or even transform into old pants. Check out the tutorial and reuse your old jeans. [Como fazer]
7. Transform a regular shirt with a maxi loop on the back
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This idea is a little more advanced and can be a little more difficult to do because you’ll need to separate the front and back of the shirt, then twist the back into a loop and then sew again. [Como fazer]
8. Open a neckline in the back of your old sweater
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Cut a fearless cut right down the middle of the back of your sweater, cutting it all the way through. Then sew Velcro to the collar or put a button to close it. Ready. A quick and easy way to renew your blouse. [Como fazer]
9. Transform a shirt into a dress without needing to sew
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This tutorial is so simple it doesn’t even need sewing. Wear the shirt with the collar as a cleavage. Tie the sleeves at the front, then tie the back and you’ll have your dress ready. The tip is to wear it with a top underneath to ensure that the strap that falls doesn’t get indiscreet. [Como fazer]
10. Make the easiest cropped top in the world
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Just use a scarf and fold it around you as shown in the picture. Ideal for trips to the beach. Be sure to tie the last knot well to avoid the top risking to split open. [Como fazer]
11. Beach exit made with an old long skirt
Photo: Reproduction / Kier Couture
This idea is also great for the summer and is so simple to do that you won’t even need to sew anything, just cut and make the right ties. [Como fazer]
12. Change the look of plain shorts with lace appliqués
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To renew your unprinted shorts, just overlay lace strips by sewing them or just pasting them one at a time. The result is super delicate. [Como fazer]
Don’t throw your clothes away! When you get sick of a piece, transform it or use it to make a donation. That way you recycle what you have and avoid unnecessary expenses.
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