Creative Clothing Fixes

The American (and world) economic situation is no secret. Consumer purchasing is difficult, and it seems particularly difficult to buy clothes that are the right fit. The simple answer to the clothing dilemma is a creative clothing fix.  Easier said than done? No - it's quite easy and for those who don't sew, there are plenty of new sew methods of creating a wardrobe or special piece to be proud of!

1.  No Sew Tools

These items are fairly common for no sew clothing fixes. Of course, if you prefer bling, you can add that too!

• Iron and hard sturdy surface for pressing
• Fusible Mending/Webbing Tape 
• Hot Glue Gun and glue sticks
• Fabric Glue
• Scrap Fabric
• Old T-Shirts, Dress Shirts, Jeans
• Accessories such as old jewelry, belts, scarves
• Scissors 
• Seam Ripper or Blade
• Awl and Wax Twine
• Templates or Patterns for Appliques/Patches

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2. No Sew Fixes

No Sew Flowers - Perfect for accessories to jazz up any shirt, dress, pants , etc.

There are numerous (thousands?) links to choose from for No Sew clothing fixes, so I'm going to share a few that I believe are outstanding in practicality, look and feasibility.Ideas for clothing fixes are listed first, along with a link for the how-to.

• Make it fit with a belt   http://www.stylisheve.com/10-stylish-ways-a-woman-can-wear-a-mans-shirt/
• Rubberbands for tight pants http://www.realsimple.com/beauty-fashion/new-clothing-care-uses-for-old-things/rubberband-as-button
• Update Old Jeans http://www.gurl.com/2015/08/25/easy-diy-tips-tutorials-how-to-update-old-jeans-for-fall/​
• Update Old T's and Sweatshirts http://www.buzzfeed.com/sewstacie/39-ways-to-reuse-restyle-and-rewear-your-old-t-s-9gri
• Update Old Shoes http://www.allfreesewing.com/No-Sew-Projects/Make-Shoes-New

Decorative Stitching around patches on a T-Shirt by Day Dreams.

3. Minor Sewing Fixes
Last are some fixes for updated clothing that require a little sewing.  This would be handsewing at the most. Here is a link to the Tips & Guides page at Day Dreams where you will find guides on handsewing and basic stitches. 

• ​Decorative Hand Stitching 
• Crocheted or Purchased Borders/Edges
• Decorative Patches
• Beading/Beadwork

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No Sew fixes are up to you - the creator and artist - on what and how you want to update your attire.  Make the updates fit your personality and style.  Personalize it with your flair! Have you made creative updates to a favorite pair of jeans or shirt? Share it with us in the comments section. I love to hear from you!

I'll wrap this up in a wish for success and inspiration, today and always!