3 Easy Steps to Make Cheap Clothes Look Expensive

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3 жыл бұрын

Let's upcycle this cheap $3.50 thrifted knit set to look expensive and super trendy! I'm loving ribbed knit crop tops with lettuce edge and midi skirts, so we're going to DIY a custom set.
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@znycelondon5313 2 жыл бұрын

This was my thought: “ what in the mind of a re cycler was she thinking buying this” ??? Then I said …………wait just a re cycling minute………🤔…….this is the re cycling whisperer…………… And O.M.GOODNESS……. YES MY GOODNESS…… This looks ah mazing on you………..love what you did with the elastic thread………….. I will never look at thrift knits the same again👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 🥰

@BlueprintDIY 2 жыл бұрын

😆 I know it was a hot mess at first. Thank you!!

@velornacurtis4790 2 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful! I love how this turned so modern and minimal, sophisticated. Monochromatic and matching sets is my style. Lettuce hem is what I did to everything when I first learned to sew, lol.

@BlueprintDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 😊 Yes, that lettuce edge is so easy and cute.

@dotsdashesdoodlesdreamsdot1179 2 жыл бұрын

@juliad2564 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Angelina, I would LOVE to see more very simple fixes and edits such as this knit top and the scarf top. Thank you.

@BlueprintDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Yayyy! Thanks 💕

@monachinn1576 2 жыл бұрын

It turned out great. That color looks good on you.

@robinbrill508 2 жыл бұрын

You are amazing!! Thanks to you I'm sewing again after probably fifteen years! Love you!! You're such a strong woman!

@BlueprintDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 😊 I took a long break from sewing too.

@robinbrill508 2 жыл бұрын

@@BlueprintDIY Yay! Thanks for message!!

@februns 2 жыл бұрын

OMG that skirt is Units! I wore Units for years in the 80's and LOVED them. I am so jealous!

@johannakerns2107 2 жыл бұрын

It was nice to see a tutorial on small changes that make a difference in thrifted clothing. Sometimes you just want to wear the clothes, not have a big project! Thank you.

@BlueprintDIY 2 жыл бұрын

I agree! 🙌🏾

@rage108 2 жыл бұрын

Angelina, love that energy girl. That top you have in fits like a glove and the color looks amazing on you! and girl.....you ARE VA VA VOOM!

@BlueprintDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 😊

@Nickelbippy 2 жыл бұрын

THIS is really the only way to look good... Learn how to do alterations! WE NEED THIS CHANNEL ❤️❤️

@GoldScoutTDS 2 жыл бұрын

Heeyy Angela... So I go online to look up remedy for diabetes - I gained 30 lbs this past 4 months. But I ended up on your channel and watched tons of stuff... My fabs: blazer peplum belt and blazer corset. I'd prefer my corset or peplum belt be tartan, but the cheapest blazer in my closet is black, from H&M. So I started with it. Thank you for the overlock review, I just ordered Brother through your list @ Amazon.

@JB-fd6gr 2 жыл бұрын

Angelina is theee Designer that we get to see at work, sharing all of her glow-up designs w us! Those pieces bring it Angelina! Thank you Goddess 👏💕🔥

@BlueprintDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 💕🥰

@donnastroud9294 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great on you

@linetteguiliani3312 2 жыл бұрын

YESSS! She is expensive! I LOVE YOUR ENERGY! BLESSINGS!

@TailoredbyGod 2 жыл бұрын

You always do a great job!!! Could you do a bridal gown remake? Take an outdated dress and give it a modern hip vibe

@TALKTRUTHJAMAICA 11 ай бұрын

Hey! Just a little trick when cutting tight knits like this, use a pinking shear and fusing tape. They usually come 5/8 inch fold the raw edge and seam iron it down. ❤

@carmensalome 2 жыл бұрын

Great job.

@NYCisland 2 жыл бұрын

I catch myself smiling every time I watch your videos - so much energy, sincere, real and excited about what you love doing. It definitely gets me thinking what I could do to.

@BlueprintDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 😊

@Cassandra-..- 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought a serger, and this video has opened up a whole new knit universe to me!!! Liked/subscribed indeed!🤯

@BlueprintDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Welcome to the BlueprintDIY family! 🤗

@jeannenebragg1276 2 жыл бұрын

I love love love this one. I want to add this kind of detail to a bunch of my stuff!!!

@arzellecolon7812 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I love it going to look for that kind of fabric , on my next good will shopping ,was afraid to use it not now thank you sis

@BlueprintDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Yayyy! I'm so glad!! 😁

@gloriamwamba5266 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful 😍😍

@Tunenine 2 жыл бұрын

I just got a sewing machine, now to learn how to use and what to do with it. I know the choices are all mine. I'm so inspired by you.

@BlueprintDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Yay, I'm so glad! Congratulations 🎉

@judychapman1868 2 жыл бұрын

Good morning Angelina!!! Hey, knit is my best friend right now, your set turned out so cute!!! Hope you and your family are well, keep cool and I’m looking forward to the next video!!! Judy

@BlueprintDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Judy! Thanks! We are doing our best to stay cool...😆 which means not much outside time.

@jenniferedwards6238 2 жыл бұрын

So cool! Now I’m looking for matching sets and ribbed pieces. Thank you for showing us newbies how to create great looks.

@AdrianaSilva-yg8pf 2 жыл бұрын

I just found your channel and I have to say you are soooo inspiring!! What?? $3.50?? Nobody would EVER know!! So cool! Love it!!

@BlueprintDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!! 😁💕

@carolinecagle3266 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Every time i watch one of your videos, i make a tiny project. Thank you, you make altering and sewing feel so easy and accessible.

@BlueprintDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Yayyy! I'm so glad!! 😁 Thanks 💕

@roycedavison8161 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE a simple edit!!!🥰

@evelynj.amponsah8417 2 жыл бұрын

Super easy. And something classy.

@cindyriehm7411 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome... they separate sets it could b the mate for the skirt.. awesome girl

@taradavis8771 2 жыл бұрын

Love the transformation. I’m really interested in the top you are wearing in the videt

@blufaerie 2 жыл бұрын

That little embellishment on the top made it couture!

@IMOO1896 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your styling talent and ingenuity with us!

@BlueprintDIY Жыл бұрын

Thank you 💕

@stephf4175 2 жыл бұрын

BRILLIANT on all, including the blue cloth top!!! CREATIVITY in real life!

@panacheluxury4262 2 жыл бұрын

Lady, this is everything! Ribbed pieces have always been favorites of mine not to mention classics. I have some ribbed pieces I have had for a long time, which have easily gone from day to evening in seconds; from work to a dinner party and even a church social. And, can we talk about the heels. I about died when I saw those and how they set off the outfit. Nothing like a good ankle strap heel to pull an incredible upcycle together. Beautiful job, Sis!

@BlueprintDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!! 💕🥰

@panacheluxury4262 2 жыл бұрын

@@BlueprintDIY. You're welcome!

@Rebecca-hv2rb 2 жыл бұрын

Great job. The right shapewear ( bra and Spanx) is a must with any knit fabric. It will refine and smooth the whole look . Never skip out on the correct foundation. Love for the high desert 🏜 outside of Los Angeles. Subscribed.

@walterricks9965 2 жыл бұрын

Ive been sewing... thrifting & upcycling for decades & still learn from you.....thanks

@sherryprothro9958 2 жыл бұрын

OMG!!! I accidentally discovered your amazing channel wee hours this morning. After watching back to back videos, I saw how brilliant you are as a designer and how informative and welcoming you are/your channel is. I put up my Brother cs6000i out of frustration several months ago, but your videos got me confident enough to pull it back out today and follow your tutorials. Thank you and God bless you! New Subscriber✌

@honestly7393 2 жыл бұрын

I love it too. I do enjoy this because it gives us all a break from the more challenging projects. It i a confidence booster. It gives something to wear while you are masterminding a more daunting upcycle. Thank you again.

@BlueprintDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! 💕

@jenedge5579 Жыл бұрын

I did not think that was going to be ok and soooo good. Perfection. Thank you so much.

@BlueprintDIY Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@reneesmith695 2 жыл бұрын

Wowzers! Awesome result!❤️

@craftscor 2 жыл бұрын

You are such a JOY! I love your enthusiasm! It turned out chic and expensive looking. No one would think that's a recycled outfit! No way!

@lucky0n3 2 жыл бұрын

This simple tutorial is super helpful for upcycle hopefuls like me!! Learning which styles require straight stitches, etc. are excellent places to start, so the more you share, the better for folks like me!! Thank you!! I already have some ideas with that simple ruffle stitch you did on the shirt!!

@BlueprintDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Yayyy! I'm so glad!! 😁

@TheFashionWHT 2 жыл бұрын

Simple yet (in)expensive 🥰 absolutely love this set!! I love Thrifting for two piece sets. In Atlanta, you may be able to find designer sets but usually it’s a bunch of old suit sets, but with amazing blazers with designs and embellishments, suit pants or skirts, and if you’re lucky: a matching top!! Just thrifted a yellow set and I want to upcycle it to fit me before classes start (but I probably won’t have it done by then lol. I literally move this Thursday)

@sheliablake7771 2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes simple is better love it

@plantmaster3339 2 жыл бұрын

Banging!!! LOVE ❤️ it!!! 🥰

@BlueprintDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 😊💕

@constancebuckler7718 2 жыл бұрын

Fabulous!!! Love it!!!

@MEXTguide_yoyo 2 жыл бұрын

I was really looking forward to this one!

@zaliecannonier 2 жыл бұрын

I love the top your wearing! 😍

@doloresw 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great! You look good in the scarf! Lol I know I couldn't pull that look off

@daleflack1438 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent! I like awesomely simple 😊👍🏽

@elleh.3235 2 жыл бұрын

Very impressive, WELL DONE 👍👍👍👍

@karenhess619 2 жыл бұрын

While playing around with a look to suit your figure, a smaller busted woman could also try a vertical gathering stitch or rusching at the bust line, which could be very cute on the right figure.

@carolinecagle3266 2 жыл бұрын

That's what i was thinking! This one looks great but i wonder what a verticle gather would do... Sort of a tiny one like on ballet leotards...

@BlueprintDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely 👍🏾

@karenhess619 2 жыл бұрын

If you gather vertically, do that first before you cut off the length across. The vertical gathering stitches will draw up the middle of the front hem. Now, this can be really cute in giving you a fake (faux) sharkbite hem. But if your sweater or shirt is already short/cropped, the hem might ride up too high above your pant/skirt waistband for your tastes. For someone with a fuller bust, try the vertical gathering stitching starting at the middle of the neck opening and go down about 5" or so. This doesn't accentuate the bust as much, but provides some nice interest. Adding 3 coordinating buttons along the gathering stitch can help add more interest. I did this with a crew neck T-shirt and I got interest at the neck that kinda looked like a v-neck, and a fake sharkbite at the bottom.

@millicentmorris3266 2 жыл бұрын

This looks great! Yes I would love to see more simple projects that I can try but I am gonna give the bookbag a try. I have a knit skirt suit that I will update and because I'm much older I will do the new finish on the hem of the top but not crop it and possibly the sleeves and add elastic or gathering up the side seems of the top

@jennyholmberg5786 2 жыл бұрын

Yaas! It turned out so high-end!

@merrilew 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVED Units!!

@atlantis2475 Жыл бұрын

Amazing ideas, thanks for the tips. And you have such a nice energy! Loved it all.

@BlueprintDIY Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 🙏🏾

@donr7145 2 жыл бұрын

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 as always 😘😘😘love this to the highest power 👍🏽

@deeyalafleur-moore7982 2 жыл бұрын

This turned out lovely. 💜

@lindarosenthal6835 2 жыл бұрын

Love it!

@cljeans8399 2 жыл бұрын

Simple elegance! Love it!

@BlueprintDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 😊💕

@dikshyamagar4119 2 жыл бұрын

I really love your creativity in clothes... N ur style....❣️ N i love you 😘❤️.... I'm from Nepal.....❣️

@BlueprintDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!! 😁💕

@dikshyamagar4119 2 жыл бұрын

U r most welcome in my❤️

@mz.chocolate1740 2 жыл бұрын

1st time with you. I.enjoyed seeing you transform that gorgeous outfit. Looks very good on you. Also that.top you have on.is the back simply made Thanks you

@BlueprintDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!! 😁💕

@streams7777 2 жыл бұрын

Ma’am, I enjoy ALL your upcycles but especially the simple ones like this. This 2- piece is amazing!

@elizabethsoteloandfamily4091 2 жыл бұрын

Ribbed stuff is my favorite too!! It's just so comfy and classy 💜😁 you've inspired me to get a sowing machine ive always wanted one to fix my clothes I'm short so my torso is smaller and it's hard to find stuff that look good with my body style

@BlueprintDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Yayyy, I’m so glad!

@InaTrendyTown 2 жыл бұрын

Your transformations are always THE BEST! You give great ideas, thanks!

@stacy-annjames3977 2 жыл бұрын

Loved how it turned out❤️

@zoezo4 2 жыл бұрын

Wow you looked stunning in the two piece. 👍

@BlueprintDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 😊

@prodigalflower1178 2 жыл бұрын

This turned out so gorgeous. I owned 1 knit outfit in my life and, that was in the 80's when they were in...... Notice I said only one 👎🏼

@nancybrown3334 2 жыл бұрын

love your videos & ideas.

@jamieho2421 Жыл бұрын

You're so talented! Loved the alterations ❤

@BlueprintDIY Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@rhondabulwer5440 2 жыл бұрын

Beautifully Made👌 You look Fabulous in these pieces 💃🏽

@PracticalPip 2 жыл бұрын

I love simple... not too simple to share! You can totally add a brooch over top of the gathers on the top too for an interesting touch also! I have a skirt that I need to take in and going to do that today since you inspired me to fix it!

@happeedaze1 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! I love it. It's gorgeous on you. I have thread like that so now I'm going to try the same thing on some of my tees. It's very cool. Thanks for sharing.😊

@katiebeantown7355 2 жыл бұрын

Really elegant

@zehcnas1008 2 жыл бұрын

Loved it.

@TU. 2 жыл бұрын

THIS IS SO GOOD! Agree, it's so sophisticated and chic.

@BlueprintDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 💕

@dianetaylor1366 2 жыл бұрын

Cute cute cute I love that outfit on you. You are so amazing I'm inspired by what you do.

@BlueprintDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 😊💕

@lindadelacy9516 2 жыл бұрын

More please!!! Love these simple ideas!

@CharliesWill 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Inspirational for a beginner indeed. ☺️

@gisellejones1139 2 жыл бұрын

Great look and colour ...perhaps a bit better undergarment for the skirt but wow!!

@tinastout3424 2 жыл бұрын

YAAAS!!! Cute!!!

@tiffeniebright3367 2 жыл бұрын

As always, brilliant!

@JehanineMelmoth 2 жыл бұрын

You look absolutely fantastic in that! Great idea with the top detail! So classy!

@deborahm696 2 жыл бұрын

That looks amazing. You do such great work. I want to learn to see because of you.

@nobuhlechiya1944 2 жыл бұрын

My best design ever

@Ceelle2 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous! I would wear that to work!

@suewiley1422 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great, an awesome larger pin in the middle of the ruching would really look great. (At least I think it might 😏).

@BlueprintDIY 2 жыл бұрын

I like that idea!

@unezsimpkins2899 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome work,Ms.Angelina,as always,you Rock!!!!

@BlueprintDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!! 😁

@mzkalibaby 2 жыл бұрын

I love how this turned out 🥰🥰

@kristinaginorio1344 2 жыл бұрын

I am so impressed! Your knowledge AND design skills blow me away. Thank you so much for this inspiring video.

@alicejump2290 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing!

@sagilotus 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely this is so simple to try

@katherine8900 2 жыл бұрын

Ty, encouraging and easy enough, even for me, an absolute beginner. Much love ❤️ to you.

@BlueprintDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Yayyy! I'm so glad!! 😁💕

@sandraclaramount7081 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy Your conversación very much😀 but I would love more tutorial on the how to do the sewing. Thank you so much

@vaniaferreira6237 2 жыл бұрын

I love this ❤️

@cherylallen9640 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I. Love. It

@nancyroberts1720 2 жыл бұрын

Love it!! So creative and I really appreciate how you made it work for your body type... thank you for the video ❤️

@BlueprintDIY 2 жыл бұрын

thank you 💕

@zheahra 2 жыл бұрын

Magnificent, sis!

@BlueprintDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 😊

@liveloverisa 2 жыл бұрын

Love it

@cheshkat6321 2 жыл бұрын

Very chic and flattering upcycles. This eggshell or cream monochromatic ensemble really works well for many occasions. It's definitely inspiring and I had to watch it several times.

@BlueprintDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 😊