THRIFT FLIP | 7 simple diy clothing transformations to update my thrift pile

THRIFT FLIP | 7 simple diy clothing transformations to update my thrift pile | WELL-LOVED

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Жыл бұрын

taking in trousers, fixing holes, cropping tops, and making small thrift flip adjustments to finally update all the pieces that have been sitting in my closet for months! this video is basically me forcing myself to complete these little changes, and it was quite therapeutic to have these pieces fit me and my style! thanks for making little changes with big impact on my sustainable wardrobe with me!
thrift flips are my favorite way to update some not so cute thrifted pieces into ready to wear diy sustainable cuties!
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@lavonnekelly9173 Жыл бұрын

You bring back memories of growing up with a creative sister that would buy thrift items and turn them into beautiful clothes.This was back in the fifties and Carol has gone to Heaven for many years but thank you for keeping the spirit alive...

@Irish-Triplet Жыл бұрын

Daniela P commented above: "Your sister sounded like a wonderful person.☺"

@nyahanan 8 ай бұрын

Saves a lot of money!

@allieg6401 8 ай бұрын

❤

@k.s.k.7721 Жыл бұрын

Another hint for sewing buttons on sheer or delicate fabrics - pick a 2nd button, flat, preferably clear or unobtrusive in color and sew it to the inside, directly behind the right side button. Sew them together, so they anchor each other. This provides support, and will keep the right side button from straining or pulling on the fabric, as it's attached to an inner button. This is also a good idea for coat/sweater buttons, which tend to be heavier.

@WellLoved Жыл бұрын

Yup! Great tip!

@daylenestaneart775 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! This has always frustrated me! 😃

@lauraelise434 6 ай бұрын

oh so that's why my leather jacket has clear buttons on the inside :ooo this makes so much sense

@allieg6401 5 ай бұрын

Oh wow!! Will have to write this down somewhere!!

@elizabethlewis8582 10 ай бұрын

Love that these thrift flips aren't just a bunch of crop tops. These look like something I could actually see my daughter wearing.

@Irish-Triplet Жыл бұрын

It's refreshing to see our younger generations see and show the value of alterations! Most off the rack clothing needs a nip or tuck to make it look fabulous. I'm impressed by your talent and vision!

@danielap5386 Жыл бұрын

Your sister sounded like a wonderful person.☺️

@Irish-Triplet Жыл бұрын

@@danielap5386 I passed your comment to Lavonne Kelly, below. ❤

@danielap5386 Жыл бұрын

@@Irish-Triplet Oh thanks! I didn't realize I replied to the wrong person 🤭 Thank you for that!

@josequins9099 9 ай бұрын

It's amazing how much of a difference it makes to tailor a piece of clothing to fit better. You did a great job and look fantastic.

@WellLoved 9 ай бұрын

Oh yeah, huge difference! Thanks!

@julietellsthetruth4811 Жыл бұрын

I was expecting a quick video, before and after, just for a general idea of what you did. What you gave us was an in-depth sewing lesson,with specifics on the zigzag width and length, I hit that subscribe button. I've been sewing since childhood, and I'm thrilled to see that generation after generation, styles may change, but sewing isn't going out of style.

@jojo-tl5ei 10 ай бұрын

Love how you rescue clothes and your enthusiasm!

@subaru7233 Жыл бұрын

One of the benefits of revising thrift garments is that it helps to understand how they are made. I've been doing it for a long time (I'm kind of old) and find it helps me in drafting and designing for myself. Fun changes and that final dress is just perfect.

@WellLoved Жыл бұрын

yup! thanks for changing up some thrift finds with me!

@ThestuffthatSaralikes 9 ай бұрын

This is how I’ve taught myself how to hand sew and alter my stuff. I really study(?) how the piece was put together while I’m taking it apart… Thrifting has also really given me a keen eye for higher quality fabric and workmanship too. Ya know? I hope to get a machine soon, but for now, this works.

@carolynledford6484 10 ай бұрын

Girl, you got mad skills!!!! I love to thrift as well. Some people don’t realize what great stuff you can find. Love that a younger person such as yourself care enough to remake vintage things. I am very impressed!! Thanks so much for sharing your videos, keep on thrifting!!!!

@UnitedweLove144 Жыл бұрын

I like how you used the tuck in the back of the floral dress. It looks like an inverted pleat. It really adds to the style of the piece. Nice flips!

@WellLoved Жыл бұрын

thank you! that's exactly the look i was going for!

@JamieM470 Жыл бұрын

Yes! That was brilliant!

@NanaColeen Жыл бұрын

I love that you know how to alter the clothes🤩I used to buy cheap, used, wedding gowns🥰 I took the skirt part of a gown, and the bust of another, and fit them together......that was over 30 years ago. I can not understand those who find the perfect piece of ? but put it back because it does not fit...💃 with out a though of altering it to fit😘.....Not everybody has your talent👌. Thank you for being you✌. I just subscribed yesterday and so glad I could see the new❤ video from a new friend....that's you. I am going blind and wish I could do what I used to do. Very alone, and at my age now. Thank you and sorry for the rambling. It is the shits when you out live your friends. Thank you for all of your up-beat content. Much love👍👍👍

@WellLoved Жыл бұрын

Welcome to well-loved! I’m so glad you’re here and so glad I could bring some joy to your day!

@starrlara3109 Жыл бұрын

I am sorry about feeling lonely. I too am, as I retired to Texas from my lifetime home in Oregon. All my lifetime friends are there, and I’m such a social butterfly with my wings cut off. Take care.

@ellenradford8582 Жыл бұрын

@@starrlara3109 find a way to meet folks in hobbies and things you enjoy.

@starrlara3109 Жыл бұрын

@@ellenradford8582 oh I do try. I joined our local Dominos Club and sell Avon. I still miss my lifelong friends.

@ellenradford8582 Жыл бұрын

@@starrlara3109 I totally understand

@mikeandjeanninejeffers1196 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Addey! The tuck on the yellow flower dress is genius! And just the basic alterations are so important to know how to do. Thanks again. Love your videos, you are adorable.

@WellLoved Жыл бұрын

Yes, so important to build a closet you love! Thank you!

@hollylaws3110 10 ай бұрын

I have been buying second hand & altering the items for years. I was way ahead of the curve. Thank you for talk about basic sewing to make simple changes bc that is the easiest way to thrift!!

@BarB2-90Nine 10 ай бұрын

Your technique of altering shapes of clothing is truly unique and knowledgeable. Learning to do these things is valuable for whatever path you choose. Specially developing your design fashion wearables . I enjoy watching this video. “Fabulous Second Hands “

@nicolehubbard3536 Жыл бұрын

All of these turned out so well! That strange cut out on the lining of the tan dress made me think of when my kids were little and would just randomly cut up things to use in whatever make believe thing they were playing! 😬😄 I bet someone's Barbie got a new dress.

@WellLoved Жыл бұрын

Haha that’s definitely the case!

@gailwilliams5278 Жыл бұрын

I’m sure I’m not the first to note that you sometimes thrift a shirt or dress for the buttons alone, for less $ than buying new buttons.

@WellLoved Жыл бұрын

yup! also a great idea, just couldn't find one with the buttons i wanted

@susanstancliff2937 10 ай бұрын

So much fun watching this. I have been thrifting for years and my mother taught me some of those ideas that you showed. You look so pretty and there is a sense of accomplishment by finding clothes that are a good price and redoing them to make them ours!🙏❤️🌺

@Aryce8 Жыл бұрын

Yes, just simple alterations! I NEED more of these videos

@WellLoved Жыл бұрын

simple alterations can change everything!!

@lestranged Жыл бұрын

When buying new buttons for a thrifted blouse, make sure they will fit through the existing buttonholes!

@WellLoved Жыл бұрын

Yup!

@rankinrocks7806 Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the exact same thing!

@personalcheeses8073 Жыл бұрын

Who buys new buttons? It’s cheaper to buy an item with the buttons you want from the thrift store

@lestranged Жыл бұрын

@@personalcheeses8073 you do you

@lovethosebudgies 10 ай бұрын

@@personalcheeses8073I've had a button box going for many years. There's always something to choose from!

@April-vc9rq Жыл бұрын

I had no idea a dress could be altered the way you did that second dress. I always thought you had to taper it off or it'll look weird. Thanks so much for the tutorial!

@WellLoved Жыл бұрын

yup! easy changes that are also easy to reverse if needed!

@carolyngrotaers4454 Жыл бұрын

You're a clever lady. Love the clothing transformations. 😀

@WellLoved Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@NicolePalmervlogs Жыл бұрын

You do an amazing job with your thrift flips!

@WellLoved Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@JonelleTannahill Жыл бұрын

Well done. I loved every change. Im glad to see younger people sewing. :)

@WellLoved Жыл бұрын

thank you! oh yeah, i love sewing and hope to spread a love for it!

@dianas5017 Жыл бұрын

You are charming…beautiful and so entertaining. I’ve been sewing all my life and made adjustments in the most complicated and difficult ways possible. I so enjoyed seeing how you made your changes, especially taking in the shorts, pants and dress. The sewing was minimal and the resulting open darts just right! Can’t wait to see more of your work. Thnx.

@WellLoved Жыл бұрын

thank you!! i love minimal sewing with big impact!

@krissycus Жыл бұрын

the gingham pants are amazing! you make this seem doable.

@lindat2009 11 ай бұрын

Totally up my street with this, love it ❤

@susanpepper8854 Жыл бұрын

I started sewing on a machine when I was 9 years old, and began making lots of my own clothes. I can even remember making a long sleeve, button up shirt with collar, then the next summer, making it sleeveless, with a V neck and wearing it backwards. I'm going on a cruise in October and have a stack of thrifted pieces that will be converted. Linen elastic waist pants that are way too big will be come draw string shorts, AND a drawstring skirt (from 1 pair of pants). A little girl maxi dress in a print I LOVE, but has a small bodice, will be cut under the bodice to release all the gathers. Then I'm making a yoke and shoulder ties, to make it a shorter baby doll type dress. So many possibilities. I like the overall idea. I have 2 white cotton nightgown that I love, that I think I want to make into more of a one piece romper for sleep and lounging. I can take tips from your project.

@WellLoved Жыл бұрын

how fun! a whole new cruise wardrobe!

@matiasns89 Жыл бұрын

For the brown dress with the hole and the lining problem, it could be great if you cut the lining at the knee level. Since the dress is see through, it can look great. You can try before cutting it :)

@WellLoved Жыл бұрын

I thought about that, but I prefer the lining to be long because it feels more like a dramatic maxi dress than a shorter version. Thanks for sharing your opinion!

@womanofsubstance8735 Жыл бұрын

It is SOOO nice to see someone who is willing to make alterations and minor repairs to otherwise great garments! I have known too many women who would actually throw away a perfectly good, maybe almost new, top because a button came off. More money than brains, I guess. But I also had a young gal come into the fabric store where I worked; she brought in a very cute little knit top she had purchased on clearance (really cheap!) because she wasn't fond of the plain buttons. We found some really pretty buttons (cost more than the sale price of the blouse) that totally changed and dressed up the look of the top. She was a very happy camper when she left!

@WellLoved Жыл бұрын

as a thrifter, you've gotta be willing to make some adjustments haha aww i love changing out buttons!

@NancyVMusic1993 Жыл бұрын

I’m new at sewing and am trying to make a dress. It came out too big, so I used the dart method you did for the floral dress. Thanks for making these videos 🤗

@imisseveryone2716 Жыл бұрын

LOVE THE PICK CHECK PANTS !!!!

@Mystic_Light 10 ай бұрын

The pink overalls are maternity wear. I owned a pair exactly like that about 30 years ago. That's a great alteration!

@auntiezann5146 Жыл бұрын

Wow, I just found your channel and I love it! Yes, just subscribed! Loved the dress back pleat fix! You’re so resourceful!

@WellLoved Жыл бұрын

Welcome to well-loved!! I’m so glad you’re here!

@margielynch7196 Жыл бұрын

Good job, I enjoy watching you make your thrifted pieces fit beautifully.

@WellLoved Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@karengrohs4942 Жыл бұрын

Love that floral dress and the sage-y shirt. I've changed buttons several times on thrifted clothes. Great idea.

@WellLoved Жыл бұрын

It’s such a good idea to update a top!

@StephASMR 10 ай бұрын

These all look soooo good. The shorts and pink pants were so lovely on you too

@danniefrenchpea63 Жыл бұрын

I really love how you use existing pieces and change them to fit your style and make you feel confident in them. Thumbs up for recycling! I really like all of your changes but maybe the pink overalls the most 💖 but they all look so good on you. Thank you so much for sharing your ideas !!! 🙏

@WellLoved Жыл бұрын

thank you! it's the most sustainable option for a closet!

@sandrachaluisan3048 Жыл бұрын

You are so talented and skilled. I really enjoy your channel. I'll be 62 next week, so your audience is wide. Thanks for great content. 👍well done!

@WellLoved Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@ConnieAcree 2 ай бұрын

You did a great job on your alterations and mending. I love the way you did the pink and white pants. Keep up the good work. God bless.

@emvee6959 6 ай бұрын

I love how fuss-free and seemingly easily you make your repairs/alterations! And with good results ❤

@emmy8526 Жыл бұрын

Love this video, especially the beige and rust colored dresses fixes: saving pieces that might have been discarded and making them look stunning and like new! The content fashion YT needs.

@WellLoved Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Yes all in for the sustainability content and wearing what you have!

@DesireeDAlessandro Жыл бұрын

I know how to take in shirts and hand sew buttons but the rest of this was really enlightening!! Loved seeing your process and transformations!!

@WellLoved Жыл бұрын

Oh good!! Thanks!

@beccogiallo 11 ай бұрын

I loved your adjustments and demos. I also love your gold chair!

@mymagicword Жыл бұрын

Watching this, I realize that I make things too complicated when simpler alterations would do. Thanks for the quick fixes!

@WellLoved 11 ай бұрын

i'm definitely a simple stitches with big impact kind of person haha

@beckieeaves3942 Жыл бұрын

The link gingham pants are a great color for you. Brightens you up so much!

@WellLoved Жыл бұрын

thanks!

@deniseramirez9706 10 ай бұрын

New subscriber here .. I love thrift shopping. LOVED all the changes you made. Great work ! 🥰

@gayemarianesfox2405 Жыл бұрын

Great improvements on all the pieces!

@adrianatorres9644 Жыл бұрын

My 10 year old son is entering an Elvis look-a-like contest this weekend. I thrifted some pieces to dress him as Jail House Rock Elvis. I have to take in the pants and shirt because they are too big, but I believe I can do it. You've given me the confidence to try. Thank you!

@WellLoved Жыл бұрын

Aww fun!! Good luck to him!

@marielenalinartes-arauz7187 Жыл бұрын

I love this section where you fix and transform and it looks beautiful on you thanks for sharing your genius

@WellLoved Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@murlepeterson6028 10 ай бұрын

the sheer dress is everything!!

@antoinettecelle5756 10 ай бұрын

The cute Stod dress looks like taupe to me. Pretty!

@5thdimension625 Жыл бұрын

The overalls are adorable now. Great job in salvaging them

@chocoboasylum 10 ай бұрын

I love the quick pleat/dart seams! So simple and fast. Never thought to try that until now

@WellLoved 10 ай бұрын

it's such an easy dress fit fix!

@carolynsmith9184 Жыл бұрын

I have a favorite dress from a time when I was 100# heavier. I am going to get this done!

@WellLoved Жыл бұрын

YES!! Happy sewing!

@imisseveryone2716 Жыл бұрын

Perfect adjustment on the pink overalls

@oliviaortman36 Жыл бұрын

You are my favorite KZfaqr! Thank you for explaining in detail how to fix things!

@WellLoved Жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh thank you!!

@korab.23 Жыл бұрын

I recently started using ThredUp for my clothes and I'm so excited to see someone doing this (especially with great instructions) so I have ideas! There's a sweet dress a size too big I'm hoping to fix up. 💛

@WellLoved Жыл бұрын

oh good!! i hope one of my tips works!

@murlepeterson6028 10 ай бұрын

amazing what a small, simple tuck does for fit ( dress) !!

@harmonykahotea3503 Жыл бұрын

I loved the rust dress and your pink overalls 🥰❤️ I’m going to try this

@WellLoved Жыл бұрын

Thank you! You should!

@atrani4 Жыл бұрын

Seeing you update that shirt for a frock box has me even more excited for mine! Can’t wait to see what you find

@WellLoved Жыл бұрын

Woohoo!

@katef1384 Жыл бұрын

So helpful!! I have similar alterations to make but I often lack energy to get started....this is just what I needed ❤️

@WellLoved Жыл бұрын

Yes 👏🏼 go for it!

@StudioCE Жыл бұрын

Those pink gingham pants are adorable and that dress is just simply romantic. Love that you're fixing these old clothes

@WellLoved Жыл бұрын

I love those pants!!

@helvyrah Жыл бұрын

these are so simple yet turned out so great! love love love!

@WellLoved Жыл бұрын

I love a simple change with big impact!

@moniquecarriere223 5 ай бұрын

I buy all my clothes at thrift store & re-purpose them to fit me. Loved your inspirations especially the one of the dress taken from the back.. I love how you do things & will put some of them to good use.

@Michelle-bk5uq Жыл бұрын

I love your thrift flips videos!

@teresamilner9179 Жыл бұрын

Love your quick fixes, so easy & looks great!

@SheTheSeeker 7 ай бұрын

You had me at “embroidery tactics” 😆

@WellLoved 7 ай бұрын

good stuff!

@leeannsutherland858 10 ай бұрын

Loved the pink overalls, really Improved the look

@spinacetta89 Жыл бұрын

Oh god, this was SO good!! I'm in awe of your talent!!

@inthekitchenwithangelalee 10 ай бұрын

I just found your channel. You are adorable and I love both thrifting and sewing!!! You did such a great job!

@taleandclawrock2606 Жыл бұрын

The underskirt material of the tan dress, is so nice, and the filmy overskirt is so light and generous, you could drape and pin all kinds of creative variations for that frock, tremendously versatile, great stuff.

@WellLoved 11 ай бұрын

i love that dress!

@henriettelinkshanderin1449 Жыл бұрын

This is right up my alley. Love all of these!

@WellLoved Жыл бұрын

aww yay! thanks for thrift flipping with me!

@SBL1932 11 ай бұрын

Such great ideas. You made it easy and not so scary

@froggiepad2165 9 ай бұрын

I just found your channel and LOVE it!! I used to sew when my children were small, but stopped when I became an empty nester. I think I'll be taking more time in the clothing section at my local thrift stores for myself now, thanks for sharing!!

@WellLoved 9 ай бұрын

thanks for watching! glad you're enjoying my channel!

@peggydid Жыл бұрын

The dress is brilliant! I'd love to find one like that! The overalls are so cute, and that was a perfect solution! I love taking in my pants like that, too. Those pink checked ones are so cute! Even the tiny fixes you did to the dresses made so much difference! I am truly inspired! Thanks! I can't wait to see what you do next!

@WellLoved Жыл бұрын

It’s amazing how changing the fit affects a clothing item! Thanks!

@karenwhalen2639 9 ай бұрын

Love all of it. Love that burnt orange as well. Well done.🎉❤

@WellLoved 9 ай бұрын

thanks!

@marmat7072 6 ай бұрын

❤getting back into sewing and this vid is really helpful.

@christinerewell9954 Жыл бұрын

Love this video. The blouse with the avocado buttons might have looked better with peach/ochre colour buttons to match the flower on it.

@WellLoved Жыл бұрын

Ehh I disagree but thanks for sharing!

@vheywood Жыл бұрын

this video has inspired me!! Just made 3 tiny alterations to a pair of jeans I already altered to fit last year, few more items to go but as you said it makes them so much more comfy to wear, so thanks x

@WellLoved Жыл бұрын

Yay!! I’m so glad!

@sarahdeason493 10 ай бұрын

Love, Love. LOVE .. Your taste totally matches my own .. Beautiful and fun finds .. Your Adjustments are Perfection ❤

@daylenestaneart775 9 ай бұрын

Amazing, beautiful, fun and helpful all at once! 😃 I recently went through a right side mastectomy and have been trying to figure out how to transform my clothing. You just gave me some simple fun ideas. Thank you!! 🦋

@WellLoved 7 ай бұрын

yay! i'm so glad you have some ideas to transform your pieces!!

@PokeMama23 9 ай бұрын

I looovveee the pink pants❤️ I would NEVER have picked that off a rack but I'm learning to not dismiss things until it's on your body

@WellLoved 9 ай бұрын

always try things on 👏👏

@lindapearson2376 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing easy changes we can make to our thrift finds! Love this!

@WellLoved Жыл бұрын

You’re so welcome! Thanks!

@DMarie342 Жыл бұрын

This is why I thrift!! Great work! ❤️

@WellLoved Жыл бұрын

Yes yes yes 🙌🏼

@bridgetjones8339 Жыл бұрын

Very nice changes and I have to tell you I love your scarf in your hair, very cute.

@WellLoved Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It’s my favorite way to wear it when I don’t want to mess with it!

@Alexandrita421 Жыл бұрын

Yay! I love your flip videos. Big projects or small ones; always inspiring to watch! Ty😊🧵🌼🙌

@WellLoved Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I love any little changes that give thrifted items new life!

@wandaurie8102 Жыл бұрын

I love this video! And what you did to the second garment in the video, wow! So easy yet so impactful! Thanks!

@WellLoved Жыл бұрын

thank you!!

@rizpahjael1 Жыл бұрын

Another joyful video full of great tips! You are so talented! Thanks for sharing. 🍁🍁🍁

@Monticort Жыл бұрын

The last dress looks cute

@carolt3641 Жыл бұрын

These are great! I especially like that you give reasoning for the changes in your adjustments!❤

@WellLoved Жыл бұрын

thank you! there's always purpose to every stitch!

@ninahauke5600 8 ай бұрын

All of the fixes are so cute!!!❤

@WellLoved 7 ай бұрын

thanks!

@Bullie_mama 9 ай бұрын

Wow. Loved the tips ❤ not super skilled with sewing so this is soo helpful! Excited to try some of these out with my thrift finds!

@WellLoved 7 ай бұрын

yay good! i'm glad you found this helpful!

@kristinad.1726 10 ай бұрын

Hi! Thanks so much for this video. I’ve been thrifting for years and altering my pieces and it’s great to find content like this. New subscriber. ❤Love your videos

@dianecrofoot7955 6 ай бұрын

You do an awesome job, everything looked so cute!

@WellLoved 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@Cyrilmc222004 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much I really really enjoyed watching you recreating these garment’s and fixing them so they’re wearable again. I’ve subscribed and given you a thumbs up too. Please stay safe and well too

@juliemoore6957 10 ай бұрын

I loved this! I am totally inspired!❤

@WellLoved 10 ай бұрын

YAY!

@deniseoates7147 Жыл бұрын

I have a need to fix it box but just have not gotten too much of it done. That is cool as heck that you came across a Strauds dress at the thrift store because that brand can be pretty expensive. Good that you done thesse fixes now because each dress is going to be great transitioning into Fall by being used as a layer piece. This video will be helpful on figuring out better and easier ways to do some alterations. I been watching your channel and you are so gifted with the thrift flips. The sheerness, tiers and gathers of the Straud dress makes it my favorite in this video. Thanks for sharing and blessing to you and all in the days to come.

@WellLoved Жыл бұрын

That Staud dress is a great find!! Thanks!