Trendy Hacks To Design Your Own New Clothes

With the price of fashion on the rise, there’s never been a better time to start designing your own trendy clothing and to create your own individual style! Personalizing your wardrobe is something that anyone and everyone can do, so even if you think you don’t have any skill with a sewing machine, there’s a lot you can try to take your clothing to a new level of cool.

Get Out The Scissors

One quick and cool way to customize old clothing is to get out the scissors and simply start cutting. It’s amazing what you can do with some old tees or old jeans. Why not cut some strips off the bottom of your old favorite t shirt that’s just too shabby to wear then braid them into straps? Or just cut off the collar to make an off-the-shoulder slouch tee?

While you have the scissors in your hand, why not think about updating some of your other outdated clothing. Try taking a few inches off the hemline of an old midi or maxi dress to create a mini or knee-length dress. Or cut off the legs of your worn-out old jeans to create a pair of cool denim hotpants. You’ve got a brand-new outfit with minimal effort and no money spent!

Start Accessorizing

If you take a look at some of the coolest clothing on the runway these days, you’ll see a return to the retro style of the 1980s with pins, patches and badges. It’s time to copy that trend with your own wardrobe. Take a quick look online to find affordable and adorable pins which help you to update a dull old jacket or pair of jeans in seconds into something fashionable.

Adding A Collar

This takes a little more effort and a little skill with a sewing machine, but if you can sew a collar onto your old dresses tops and tees, you’ll be amazed at the difference. Simply cut off a collar from an old button up shirt or make a collar from your choice of fabric to create a unique look.

Start Dyeing

A quick and effective way to give your plain old tees a new lease of life is to start dyeing them. Go for one bright all-over color or try dip dyeing for a cool new look. Ombre, tie-die and Shibori-dye techniques are all fantastic styles and can turn a dull wardrobe into a wearable work of art.

Add A Monogram

Monogramming might sound old school, but it’s actually a really cool trend that you can definitely do either at home or by getting some help from a local tailor. You can add monograms to virtually everything from bags to tops and from jackets to pants – you can create a custom embroidered look in minutes!

With these great ideas in mind, it’s never been quicker or easier to spruce up your wardrobe without breaking the bank!