DAY DREAMS SEWING
  • Home
  • Appointments
  • Alterations & Tailoring
    • Personal Fitting: What To Expect
  • Tips & Tricks
  • Portfolio
  • Blog
  • Help
    • FAQ & Answers

Day Dreaming:
Tips,Tricks and Inspiration for Creative Success

Blog by Sher

Creative Clothing Fixes

10/4/2015

0 Comments

 
Alterations
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
Picture
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

2. No Sew Fixes
Rag Flowers
No Sew Flowers - Perfect for accessories to jazz up any shirt, dress, pants , etc.
Cloth Covered Shoes
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
Handwork by Day DreamsDecorative 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

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!
Picture
0 Comments
    Sher

    Sher (Sherri)
    Author

    I'm a fan of all things simple, living green, loving all and sharing with others. A Seamstress and Tailor with more than 43 years experience, as well as life experience to share. Day Dreamers is just that - a simple blog with tips, tricks and life hacks to share with other Day Dreamers. 

    Archives

    July 2018
    December 2017
    September 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    October 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    February 2016
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015

    Categories

    All
    Accessories
    Beginner Sewing Skills
    Best Practice
    Body Measurements
    Bra Cup Size
    Bra Size
    Button Style
    Buy Fabric Online
    Change
    Charity
    Choose Buttons
    Clothing Buttons
    Clothing Emergency
    Clothing Fix
    Clothing Size
    Clothing Style
    Clothing Updates
    Couture
    Creative
    Crochet For Charity
    Crochet Tips
    Cutting Tools
    Day Dreams Sewing
    Define Tailor
    DIY
    DIY Accessories
    Do's And Don'ts For Fitting
    Elbow Patch
    Elbow Patch Pattern
    Fashion Emergency
    Fashion Fundraiser
    Fitting
    Fitting Formal Attire
    Fitting Tips
    Formal Fitting
    Free Patch Pattern
    Frugal Decorating
    Frugal Living
    Fundraiser Idea
    Furniture Cover
    Gadgets
    Garment Buttons
    Hacks
    Hand Sewing
    How To Choose Buttons
    How To Reline A Coat
    How To Taper
    How To Tea Dye
    Knit Fabric Weight
    Knits
    Mens Suit Sleeves
    Needle Sizes
    Needlework
    New Coat Liner
    Non Woven Fabric
    No Sew
    No Sew Clothes
    Notions
    Patch Application
    Pattern Size
    Physical Care When Sewing
    Presser Feet
    Prom
    Proper Seating When Sewing
    Reline Coat
    Rules Of Fitting
    Satin
    Scissors
    Sew For Charity
    Sewing
    Sewing Best Practice
    Sewing Habits
    Sewing Hack
    Sewing Kit
    Sewing Knowledge
    Sewing Machine Fix
    Sewing Machine Needles
    Sewing Machine Repair
    Sewing Patience
    Sewing Repair
    Sewing Skills
    Sewing Tips
    Sewing Tips And Tricks
    Sewing Tools
    Size
    Size Guides
    Slipcover
    Suits
    Tailor
    Tapering
    Tapering Pants
    Tea Dye
    Topics In Sewing
    Troubleshoot Sewing Machine
    Types Of Button
    Woven

    RSS Feed

Tailoring Dreams One Stitch At A Time
Kearney     Grand Island     Hastings     Lexington    Holdrege    Broken Bow
  • Home
  • Appointments
  • Alterations & Tailoring
    • Personal Fitting: What To Expect
  • Tips & Tricks
  • Portfolio
  • Blog
  • Help
    • FAQ & Answers