How to make new things out of old things. Competent and original alteration of old furniture. Only ideas

It is very easy to look stylish and modern when you have a golden credit card, which someone constantly replenishes, and you dress only 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 But if you have an average salary and a closet littered with long-outdated clothes (but still in excellent condition), then becoming a “cover girl” is very difficult.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, wrong side draw a horizontal line.

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's left of denim skirt on buttons
scissors
sewing machine or needle and thread

It's over 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:

Large tippet (scarf) rectangular shape, preferably from light fabric, which does not crumble.
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 perfect waist at 60 cm.
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 to inner corner fabric one sector of the circle, 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 get V-neck. 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.

sexual Evening Dress ready!

6. Short T-shirt dress

We will need:

Big T-shirt
scissors
rubber
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 summer Short dress ready!

7. Stylish dress with side slits

We will need:

Big T-shirt
scissors
needle and thread

First of all, we 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. For reliability, you can use sewing machine. 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, chic and fashionable Cocktail Dress ready!

11. Dress with a fringe

We will need:

Short dress
scissors
floss threads different colors(an average of 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 cheerful summer look ready!

12. Skirt and top

We will need:

Long maxi dress
rubber
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. Choose from thick 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. long ends wrap around the waist and tie 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
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 playing 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
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. Trim off the excess and stylish t-shirt ready!

16. T-shirt with bows on the back

We will need:

plain t-shirt in size
a piece of colored fabric or bright old t-shirt
sewing machine
scissors
needle and thread
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
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 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
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. Iron down and original shirt ready!

20. Black cutout shirt

We will need:

Black shirt (or any other color with turn-down collar and placket with buttons)
scissors
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 part the back of the shirt.

Voila! Stylish thing 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 ribbon
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:

Sweater
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
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 careless 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. Making horizontal cuts different lengths at a distance of a few millimeters from each other. At the end, paint over the threads with a regular marker, bright color.

29. Fashionable skirt, shortened in front

We will need:

Long no 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 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 tapes(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 into different sides.
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 have to:

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, highlighter or corrector. Draw with it thin mustache and nose.

And voila! Last fashion trend 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 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 upper part blanks. 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:

· sweater
· 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.

TO bottom edges sew on fabric from an unnecessary colored dress or skirt. 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 from old ties long skirt hippie style.

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 by folding them properly. 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:

couple 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
· 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"
· 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:

· sweater
Thread with a needle
· 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 beautiful lingerie 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!

From the old - fashionable! That is the topic of this article. From the above master classes, you will understand what a remake is old clothes, learn how to make shorts from unwanted jeans, mats, dress and clothing 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 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 create new thing can be made 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 bigger size.
9. Don't be afraid to experiment.

Jeans shorts

Alteration denim 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.

Lacy denim shorts 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!

Probably, any woman at least once felt regret about the considerable sums thrown to the wind, making an audit of her wardrobe from time to time. It is understandable, since the thing that is in trend today turns out to be hopelessly outdated in a couple of years. At the same time, it can be worn only two or three times and is distinguished by excellent quality of fabric and tailoring.

If you know the value of money and have at least a little knowledge in the field of sewing and decorating, then you should learn art with your own hands from the old. A new dress, blouse or shorts, made from things that have long been unnecessary, can decorate your wardrobe no worse than new clothes from branded stores.

Skirts from old jeans

For more than 70 years, denim clothing has been the most popular in the world. That is why every home accumulates over time a huge number of male, female and children's clothes. denim pants. Instead of throwing them in a landfill, you can try to think of a way to give such rubbish a new life. For example, any easily turn into women's skirt desired length. To do this, you just need to rip a few seams (do not touch the zipper, you still need it) and make triangular inserts in front or back from the bottom of the legs or from any other fabric. Then you will have to hem the hem and, if you wish, decorate the skirt, for example metal rivets or spikes.

If you try hard, new jeans clothes can make you the queen of any party. We offer such a maxi-option for a party: one leg of denim trousers is cut obliquely, the seam of the other is ripped from the inside and a trapezoidal piece of fabric is sewn to them, heavily gathered along the upper edge.

What can you turn an old t-shirt into?

Those who are interested in the question of whether new clothes are easy to sew from old ones will be able to answer it themselves after they turn the T-shirt into There are several ways to do this:

• On the back of the T-shirt, many parallel cuts are made in the center, the length of which grows from bottom to top. Then they are intertwined with a long ribbon contrasting color, its ends are tied into a bow.
• For a T-shirt (preferably a larger size, for example, a man's), the upper part is cut off so that the cut is 15 cm below the neck. The remnants of the sleeves are torn off and a drawstring is made along the upper edge. They thread a braid into it and, putting on the resulting blouse, tie a bow at the neck.

What can be sewn from an old men's shirt

New clothes from old do-it-yourself clothes (see photo above) can be obtained as a result of a combination of several things. For example, there are many variations on the theme of an ordinary men's shirt:

• She cut off the top in a straight line below the junction of the sleeve. Do the same with some spacious elongated T-shirt. Then her upper edge gather and sew to the shirt, getting a casual dress. hide connecting seam under the braid or put on a belt.
• At the shirt, the side parts with sleeves are cut along the oblique as shown below, keeping the collar, and the ties are sewn around the waist. They wear such a blouse over a T-shirt with a wide collar.

DIY new clothes from old clothes for children

Do not be upset if you have a lot of things in your house that your son or daughter has long grown out of! You can’t even imagine what super-fashionable and stylish things for a child can turn out by remaking clothes with your own hands from the old!

A new children's dress, coat or trousers often cost not much less than adult wardrobe items. Therefore, spending a little time on the alteration, you will save significantly.

The wardrobe items of dad or mom can also be suitable as a basis. However, most often, new clothes are made from old clothes for children with their own hands in order to prolong the life of new things that have become small.

It is especially easy to remake things from a girl's wardrobe. For example, to the hem of the daughter's dress, from which she grew up, you can sew a frill from a fabric of a contrasting color, cut off the upper part and, adding straps, turn it into a sundress.

Doesn't your hand rise to throw away the skirt that your schoolgirl wore in kindergarten? Turn it into a trendy blouse. To do this, just slightly loosen the elastic band threaded into the belt, and also sew the straps to the top and ruffles (possibly in 2-3 rows) to the hem.

We remake the skirt

As already mentioned, women's clothing goes out of fashion very quickly. However, there is a way out. It just needs to be redone.

The easiest way for you to do this is when it comes to a long wide skirt. For this you can:

• cut out a quarter of a circle from it, as for a semi-flared skirt, gather it in the upper part, leave holes for the arms on the sides and sew on an asymmetrical bow collar;
• cut off the hem so that this item of women's wardrobe is much shorter in front than in the back;
• if the skirt is gathered at the waist, then it can be put on so that a sundress is obtained, after adjusting the width of the belt, and tying a leather belt under the chest.

Several options for the lazy

Many famous designers love to delve into junk. To the question “why”, they answer: “We remake old clothes into new ones with our own hands in order to feel like creators creating something beautiful from rubbish.”

They even have a competition to see who can offer the most. creative idea to transform a particular thing.

For example, it turns out that by placing a T-shirt with a pattern or a vest halfway into a basin of textile paint, you will turn it into a “nail” of a fashionable bow.

What do you think of the idea to paint gray jeans with a marker? Can't draw? No problem! Take the guipure, pin it on the trouser leg with pins and use the holes in its dense areas as a stencil.

Create creative design for the old one, you can use a few boxes. Such new clothes are made very simply from old clothes with your own hands. To do this, you just need to prick pins along the hem, collar and cuffs at the same distance from each other. With the help of metal fittings, you can also “depict” flowers on the chest or on the back of the jacket.

Imagine that your wardrobe is full of unnecessary things. Do not immediately send them to the landfill. Instead, we make new clothes from old clothes with our own hands using one of the methods described above, or we come up with our own, original version.

Probably, every family was faced with a situation when a large number of old things that are no longer needed, but it is a pity to throw them away. In this case, we are happy to report that you can make a lot of interesting and stylish decor items from them. All you need is imagination and creative thinking. Let's take a look at a few ideas to help turn potential trash into designer art.

Turning old clothes into new ones

Tight blouses that you would like to wear a few more times can be returned to the hanger by inserting into side seams sleeves and belt pieces of similar fabric. It would be even better to increase the length of the armhole by using wedges in contrasting colors.

Old sleeveless dresses that are well preserved can be turned into an elegant blouse with sleeves. We take the fabric from the remnants of the skirt, belt or cuff.

Crimplen dresses can be turned into warm winter coats. First you need to cut out the top. We use pre-moistened and smoothed flannel as a substrate. We sew both parts in pairs with squares and sew them together. Pockets, sleeves and a collar can be made of wool braid, which will not only look stylish, but also warm.

Your favorite skirt can be lengthened by using a contrasting fabric, which is sewn on from the bottom in the form of a rim. From the same material we make pockets.

From old skirt make a big bag. We build up the bottom and make a wide hem on top in places where there will be handles. To make it easy to carry things in an impromptu bag, we leave part of the side seams unstitched.

An old coat can be used for tailoring decorative pillows, capes on chairs or stools. We decorate them with braid and various applications so that they are in harmony with the design of the room.

Turning old drape coats on thick blankets. We cut two coats into identical pieces in the shape of a square or triangle and sew them to a cotton sheet. The latter can be carved out of old robes or dresses. At the end, we sew about 30 meters of narrow braid so that the joints are not visible.

Little tricks

• The top of old socks can be cut off and sewn to inside children's jacket sleeves. This will protect the kids from the snow.
• If the trousers on the knees are peeling or torn, cut them off and carefully hem them. Get stylish shorts. From the leftover fabric, you can make bags for replacement shoes that the child will wear to school.
• Shabby towels can be used for sewing napkins or small hand towels.
• We turn the tablecloth that is no longer covered on the table into towels or napkins using whole parts.
• If your cotton nightgown is peeling off the top, you can cut off the bottom and sew it into a soft pillow case.
• old Men's shirts sew on pillowcases or aprons. If the collar is worn out in them, we rip it off and turn it on the other side, and shorten the shabby cuffs a little.
• By combining wedges from an old cloth coat, you can make elegant skirt. We make a vest in the same way.
• We cut the old nylons and nets for vegetables in a spiral. From the resulting long pieces of fabric we tie a washcloth for washing dishes.

Pants repair

If the braid is worn or torn in the pants, carefully tear it off, clean the edges of threads and dust. We insert a new layer of braid so that it sticks out 1-2 mm. We hem it with stitches on both sides.

New sheets from worn out

Most often, sheets are washed in the middle, while the edges do not lose strength. Fold it in the middle, sew the edges and cut. After that, we remove the worn fabric from both sides. The sheet becomes narrower, but it can still be used.

In the process of creating new things, you should not be afraid to combine materials. From old bags, trousers, shirts, sneakers, leather coats you can make many small details that are suitable even for new clothes. These can be belts, patches, buttons, etc.

fashion patches

Square, round or oval patches with leather bags, boots and old gloves look great on everyone knitted things. They can be sewn in advance, without waiting until the wool is completely demolished. Modern tendencies in the fashion world show that such impromptu decorative elements look stylish not only on children's, but also on adult clothes. The smallest can without hesitation sew patches on worn knees.

Turning an old fur coat for a child into a new one

Children grow quickly, so parents have to periodically change the entire wardrobe. What can be done from a children's cotton coat? Cut the sleeve in the middle (we use a razor for fluff). Insert a long piece of drape 5-6 cm wide, expanding it. To make the sleeve longer, sew on the cuffs. At the bottom of the fur coat we cut off two pieces of fabric 10 cm wide and combine them with two pieces of drape 5-6 cm each. From the same material we make two planks and a rack on which the lock will be placed. Before sewing on the fluff, we put it with the mezra on back side drape, leaving some room for seams. After that, we attach it with a zigzag on a typewriter or with a hand stitch.

If the fluff is artificial and has a fabric structure, it can be stitched with a machine without hesitation. When sewing buttons to such a fur coat, substitute a piece of thick paper inside. He will separate the fluff so that it does not interfere with work.

Some more useful ideas

From an old unnecessary fur coat we make a vest using pieces of drape. We form a drape trim at the waist, circle the neckline, armholes with it and sew the straps for fasteners. The latter should have a double layer.

We turn the old long raincoat into a suit with a blouse and a skirt. Cuffs and collar can be additionally decorated with leather or velveteen. If the fabric has faded, we turn the cloak over, and if necessary, expand or extend it by adding velveteen.

Do not rush to throw a broken umbrella in the trash. You can make a big bag out of it. To do this, we connect the wedges to get a solid piece of fabric, and then we sew it, additionally cutting out pockets.

From felt hats we make insoles for shoes. To do this, cut out pieces of fabric, soak them and iron them to align. By gluing felt to the legs of sofas and armchairs, it will be possible to protect carpets and floors from damage.

Old plastic oilcloth can be used for children, making them good "sledges". We sew it in such a way that an improvised bag is formed, we stuff it with old clothes and other fabric, and then we sew it. As a result, we get soft and comfortable "sledges".

We knit a rug with our own hands

We cut old clothes, sheets and other unnecessary things into narrow strips. We stretch them, mix them up and start weaving. A thick hook is suitable for this. As a result, we get beautiful rug for the kitchen, bathroom, stool cover, cat bedding and the like. At the same time, the form finished product limited only by the imagination of the author.

This is how you can breathe new life into old, unnecessary things by turning them into decor items. At first glance, it seems that it is not worth the time spent, but there are always more pluses than minuses. There is less garbage in an apartment or house, and children will learn to respect other people's work and appreciate everything they have. Good luck!

May become unfashionable, frayed or damaged. If the quality of the material is good, you should not say goodbye to them - they can be completely redone and endowed with new functions. Consider interesting ideas how to give a second life to your favorite things!

New life for old things

The conversation will focus on T-shirts, shorts and other knitwear. You can make a very nice rug out of them. Procedure:

1. Wash clothes, even very old ones, which are a pity to throw away, will do.
2. Trim the sleeves, only the widest part will be used.
3. Cut into strips 1-1.5 cm thick. thinner jersey, the thicker the stripes. Moreover, the total thickness of the "thread" should be the same. Now it remains to wind the resulting yarn.
4. Then you can go in different ways - depending on the skills.

Unnecessary things can be revived with fresh ideas

The first option is for those who have at least minimal crochet skills. You should take a hook in thickness that matches the size of the yarn, and a standard pattern (single crochet or double crochet) of the required size. It can be square, round, oval.

If there are no such skills, you can weave braids from knitted strips and, twisting them in a spiral, sew a rug. The size is also arbitrary, as is the shape.

Important! Weaving strips from the fabric of old things, you can give a second life to clothes from any materials, make new, no less useful products.

An easy version of weaving a rug from old things

Cutlery or original kitchen clock

Many in the kitchen have those that no one has been using for a long time or does it very rarely. First of all, this applies to metal spatulas, spoons with holes, tin forks and spoons. In order to implement such an idea, there must be a pair of such objects. You will also need a clockwork with a dial.

Plastic cutlery will original decor in the interior of the kitchen

Procedure:

1. Remove the arrows on the mechanism, attach a miniature spoon and fork instead. This is not necessary, as similar ones are quite difficult to find. But such a technique will make the watch stylish, original.
2. On the reverse side, use a glue gun to glue forks, spoons, spatulas and whatever else you want. In order for the watch to look beautiful, the placement of the instruments must be symmetrical.
3. If necessary, for an aesthetic appearance, you can trim the devices.
4. It remains to paint the product. It is most convenient to use spray paint, it will lie more evenly and will last longer. From above, it is desirable to varnish the clock.
5. Stick the numbers in their rightful place and insert the battery.

Idea: devices around the perimeter of the dial can be painted in different colors, or in one. Here you should already choose based on the interior of the kitchen.

Suitcase pet bed

If you have a cat or a medium-sized dog, you can make an original sleeping place for your pet. For this you will need:

1. An old suitcase, and not even a whole one, but its half, if it is large enough for an animal.
2. upholstery material, preferably natural (another animal will quickly gnaw through).
3. Stuffing material.
4. Paint, needle and thread.

Instructions for creating a mini-house for a pet

Operating procedure:

• Clean the surface of the suitcase from dirt, degrease.
• Next, paint it on the outside in the desired color and allow to dry.
• Measure the depth of the suitcase and make a pillow out of fabric and soft material required sizes. Foam rubber or synthetic winterizer can be used as stuffing. Pillow inside the suitcase should be a little higher than necessary, because the animal will compact it anyway.

Advice! If you have a lot of suitcases, you can make great ones out of them. To do this, you just need to fold them on top of each other and secure. If the products are too shabby, it is better to paint them.

Idea: from a large suitcase you can even make ottoman or . The materials are the same, but the lid must also be made soft. Also, with the help of stretch marks or metal profiles, you should secure the suitcase in an open form.

Original flower pot from mangal

If in garage the old one was lying around barbecue or grill, it can make an excellent flower bed. There is nothing special to do here, just clean it of grease and rust. Can be coated with an anti-corrosion compound in order to avoid the development of rust.

Advice! You can lay an oilcloth inside - from constant moisture, the grill will not rust or paint so much special paint for metal.

It remains only to pour the soil of the composition necessary for your plant and sow the seeds or transplant an adult plant.