I'm so happy to have time to myself, I've vowed to make this Summer very productive and crafty :)
I started by fixing my clothes 2 shirts and a dress.
Matching threads
My favourite shirt from Algonquins got wrecked at The Wombats 2011, someone stuck gum on my sleeve :( and I couldn't get it out.
The stain looks like ovaries...
I'm not a fan of sleeveless tops, so I tried to cover it up.
anchor patch
I succeeded! the patch is made out of cotton, I forgot how to sew with jersey and over stretched some parts, but they aren't very noticeable.
excuse my bad excema and muscly arms
I'm really happy with the result. I think I might try making more patches, and I really need to practice machine embroidery. The other fixes were just sewing up holes and rips :p
Batman pencil case
I'm trying to shrink my fabric pile, it's currently going very slowing. I made a Batman Pencil Case for Charlotte. She loves Batman? (I'm pretty sure it's love) Just a little thanks for her being patient with me when teaching me how to swim ^_^
Lining and detailing
I had to hand sew the zip, OMG my hand sewing is atrocious, I need to practice that too...
I'm currently knitting a jumper, I never finished my teacher's jumper :(
mohair jumper
However I'm allergic to the wool for this jumper, so I had to use something else.
one night's work
I 'm not sure if I like the colour effect, and I really wanted a see through jumper as slutty as that sounds lol.
I found some sheer fabrics, which I can't wait to play with aswell ^_^
What do you do with broken clothes?
I normally reuse the zips, buttons and then use the rest as scarps and remake it or fix it, I hate throwing clothes and material away. Maybe I'm just cheap XD
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You are so talented when it comes to craft and sewing Grace!! So jealous!! XD
I am trying to act
more crafty this
summer as well with
loads of DIY's!
When broken clothes
are fixable I'll
fix them c; If not
i'll throw it away..
with pain in my
heart..
xx
Great job! I love the tee!
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Great job with the pencil case :) And the patch on the shirt sleeve is cute too!
Oh man, I need to learn sewing so badly.....
I have to throw away broken clothes as long as I have not learned it.
Wow, you are so creative!! And thanks so much for the comment on my blog! Would you like to follow each other?
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Beautiful yarn! I'd absolutely love a sweater in those colors. I bet it'll look great when you finish and I hope you grow to love it as your progress;)
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So great how you fixed your clothes! I´m totally unable to sew, so I will better not try to do that... ;-)!
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Awww, this makes me want to be crafty again! I wish I had the time to do sewing and pattern making more, but I don't :( Now I just give away my old clothes. Although, I'm a lot more of a savvy shopper than I used to be so I don't give away clothes as much.
I really love the shirt you did. So sweet! The anchor is cute.
I wish I can do those things, but I not gifted at all, my mother fixes my clothes for me :\
Oh wow, what a fab idea, have to be honest though... I'm really really lazy and it normally ends up in the bin :S
xoxo
Love the sheer fabrics!
Can't wait to see what
you'll make of them!
I usually try to repair them,
if that's not possible, it
you has too go!
the patch is so ingenious!!! omgosh i actually really love your ombre jumper the colors are so pretty!!!
You are so artistic and crafty! :)
i throw broken clothes in a pile hoping someone else will fix them. i suppose i could try, but i would probably end up ruining them all! i love your patch fix!
great job,i fix my broken dresses at the tailor
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Wow, that shirt is awesome and Batman pencilcase too! I love your blog, thanks for following and commenting to my blog! :)
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love how you've fixed these! I usually just put patches on them or use mine as house clothes!
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Great little fixes, I cannot believe someone stuck gum on you. I remember when someone got some in my hair I cannot stand the stuff since.
I tend to give a go at fixing my clothes, e.g. dresses to skirts otherwise I'll cut them up I want to make a shopper bag from different scraps.
The anchor patch did a great job of covering up the sleeve where the gum (yes, it looked like ovaries) was left behind. I usually throw out broken clothes unless it's a DIY that I can fix.
I think you're not cheap, just creative! :)
xoxo
What a jerk to put gum on your shirt. Who does that kind of thing, really? I'm glad you came up with such a cute way to fix it though. :)
Ooh I love the colour effect of your knitting - it looks so good!
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Except for sewing buttons on, I am simply terrible with broken clothes! T_T I should take a class or something. You have the most creative stuff! :D
awee you're so creative! I like what you did on your cute algonquins t-shirt, I love algonquins btw <3 couldn't believe someone would really put a gum on others shirt, he/she will get a karma>.<
That's such a cute touch up to your old worn clothes!! I play with scissor a lot, so most of my broken clothes, I alter it with a scissor :)
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following u as well! love the top!
can't wait to see you on my blog!
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wow, ur great with knitting!
Great job! Love the post :)
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That's so cool that you can fix up your own clothes and knit! Wish I had those kind of skills :) It's neat how you managed to salvage a beloved item of clothing - that's so funny about the shape of the stain, I wouldn't have noticed but now that you pointed out, I definitely see it lol!
broken cloths is heartbreacking. Usually if I really like the item my hubby re-do it (e.g. sleeveless tops, top from dress etc.) or make patches if it is suitable.
loved the anchor idea! and sorry to hear about your allergy
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I mostly throw them away -after keeping them for year broken in my closet- with pain in my heart, but that actually a shame..
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I love your shirt!
Take care and have a nice week :)
i've never really tried to fix broken clothes. loving that deco on the top though
Hi doll, these are really great ideas for fixing up clothes, wish I were that good with a needle and thread like you. You are so creative!
The patch looks really cute on the shirt! Euwww about the gum, some people are animals.
Good luck with your jumper, I really love the colour of it already! See through fabric isn't slutty, just depends how you wear it! I love sheer fabric, it is amazing!
With broken clothes, I try to fix it with my very terrible sewing skills. If not, I find some way to live with the imperfections aha.
Carmen Ri.
I love broken clothes! you can break them more and you can fix it or you can use it to redesign a new piece...never give up with a broken piece ;-)
To your question about latex: its unusual to work with , it needs some training and lessons because you have only one try . After its glued together you cant rework with it!
I ofently re-used brocken clother to do bags or jewellery !
Even, I also sometime transform them into very colored teddy bear for my litle sister !
Great post !
Awe, you're so talented! I can't believe you knitted that much in just a night! Love the color combination ;).
great idea and you seem to be very talented!
I want to craft too, but I always feel I don't have time, even if it isn't entirely true.
I try to recycle my broken clothes into something else!
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