More than 20 ideas to alter, customize, and upcycle your clothes (instead of shopping)

So this actually ended up being more like 30 alteration ideas, but by the time I realized that it was far too late haha. If you're new here, welcome! My name is Melody, and I make videos about customizing your wardrobe through sewing and thrifting, making costumes (whether that's Halloween, the Re

Intermediate - 17 min - Sewing, Fashion & Textiles - Outfit Repeater

The full course: Learn Alterations & Upcycling free

What you'll need

• Seam ripper: Undo before you redo.
• Hem gauge: Even hems every time.
• Iron and pressing ham: Pressing makes it look professional.
• Tailor's chalk: Mark alterations clearly.

Books

1. Make, Thrift, Mend by Katrina Rodabaugh - View on Amazon
2. Mending Matters by Katrina Rodabaugh - View on Amazon
3. Sewing For Dummies by Jan Saunders Maresh - View on Amazon

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