Fashionistas looking to update their closets without having to spend a fortune will absolutely adore these DIY clothing projects, which allows individuals to transform their old pieces of clothing into brand new designs.
Each season is always an excuse to add new pieces of clothing to your wardrobe, but if you find that your wallet just can't take any more purchases, then these DIY activities are a great alternative to acquiring brand new outfits. Instead of throwing out all your out-of-date jeans and sweaters, these DIY projects will give you some great tips and tutorials on how to transform those old clothing pieces into stylish ready-to-wear outfits.
From beautifully embellished leather jackets to sequin-encrusted maxi skirts, these DIY clothing projects are a great cost-effective way to update your closet with new and exciting pieces.
36 Clever DIY Clothing Projects
From Homemade High-Waisted Skirts to DIY Zippered Shirts:
Tana Makmanee — Jun 12, 2013 — Art & Design
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Hippie-Inspired Jean Tutorials
'DIY Tie Dye Denim' by Honestly WTF is Impactful
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DIY Bead-Embellished Blouses
Blogger Make My Lemonade Encourages Sparkly Beaded Printed Blouses
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DIY Dripping Logo Shirts
Create a DIY Chanel T-shirt Inspired by the Brand's Latest Advertisements
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DIY Rocker-Chic Coats
This Homemade Spiked Trench Coat is Updated from the Burberry Favorite
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DIY Jean Shirt Embellishments
The Distressed Chambray Tutorial Updates Basic Blouses
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DIY Designer-Inspired Skirts
Ladies Wearing the 'a pair and a spare' Lace Skirt Will be Envied
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DIY Star Swirled Hoodies
Create Your Own Enticingly Glow in the Dark DIY Galaxy Sweatshirts
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DIY Zippered Shirts
The Trash to Couture Tee Stylishly Recycles Your Apparel With a Little Edge
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DIY Dotted Menswear Attire
This Tutorial Turns an Average Shirt into a Colorful Ensemble
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Bejeweled Jean Collars
Honestly WTF Creates a Thrifty DIY Embellished Denim Shirt
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Multiple Material Blazers
This 'Rock Mosaic' DIY Leather Jacket Infuses Two Fabrics Together
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Mexican Shawl Skirts
Say Goodbye to Black Minis with This 'a pair and spare' Bodycon Skirt
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DIY Rocker Jacket Embellishments
Bejewel Your Leather Jacket with Gold Painted Diamonds
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DIY Attachable Sleeves
The Sweater Sleeve Denim Jacket Tutorial Infuses Mixed Fashion Media
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DIY Polka Dot Skirts
The 'A Beautiful Mess' Make Your Own High Low Skirt Tutorial is Simple
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DIY Neckband Embellishments
The Stripes + Sequins ‘Pearl Stud Collar’ is Crafty Yet Si
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Sequin-Encrusted Maxi Skirts
Light Up Any Room in This 'a pair and a spare' DIY Fashion
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Abstract-Accented Apparel
Get Creative with the ‘a pair and spare’ DIY Japanese Obi Pa
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DIY Leather Studded Skirts
This Activity Lets You Make Stylish Designs from Old Clothing
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Homemade High-Waisted Skirts
This 'Rock Mosaic' Tutorial Will Save Cash and Fill Empty Closets
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Braided Jersey Sweaters
This Weave Shirt by Trash to Couture Will Breathe New Life into Clothes
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DIY Heart Blouses
Hannaliis Ruuven's Self-Made Rose-Colored Top is Lovely
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Hand-Painted Heart Pants
This DIY Project Lets You Adorn Your Clothing with Cute Heart Prints
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DIY Ruffled Skirts
This ‘a pair and a spare’ DIY Bottom is Inspired by Top Fashion Des
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Bejeweled Blogger-Made Clothing
Mango and Style Scrapbook Collaborate to Create Bejeweled Fashions
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Chic Satin-Backed Shirts
This Bow Shirt by Inspiration and Realisation Offers an Elegant Touch
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Leather Embellishment DIYs
This Leather Sleeve Tutorial by the Forge Style is Chic
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Video Tape Jackets
VHS Gets New Life with Kai Yeung Yau's Video Tape Outerwear
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Spotted Cut-Out Shirts
The White Trumpet T-Shirt Spots the Next Big Thing
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DIY Exercise Apparel
The Motivaional Moody Workout T-Shirt Will Get You Off Your Couch
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Sneaky Smuggler Shirts
Kevin Gledhill Smuggled Parrot Eggs with Customized Blouse
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DIY E-Shirts
StitchLits LED Sewing Kit Makes Electronic Apparel Effortless
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DIY Sophisticated Sliced Shirts
This Anna Evers Woven Sleeves DIY is Absurdly Easy to Make
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DIY Designer Blazers
Customize a Jacket at the Barneys Boy by Band of Outsiders Event
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Upcycled T-Shirt Hoodies
This DIY Activity Turns Two Tees into a Fabulous Hooded Shirt
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Upcycled Apparel Pillows
The ThinkGeek Shirt 2 Pillow Kit is a DIY Dream
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