The University of York Sewing Society give us some tips on what to do with all those clothes you’re ignoring at the back of your wardrobe.

“These will mean that you can create a truly unique piece whilst prolonging the garment’s life.”
The best way in which to breathe new life into an old garment sometimes takes a little know-how and some inspiration. Here are our favourite tips to change something old into something new…
1. For an old skirt, there are multiple ways in which to create a whole new look! These can be creating a pair of culottes, altering the length of the skirt or resizing to change the overall style. These will mean that you can create a truly unique piece whilst prolonging the garment’s life.
2. Feathers and fringing, is there anything else to say? You can revitalise a dull and drab garment by adding some feather embellishment or by cutting the hem into a fringe.
3. For an added touch of crafting to your upcycling, try using fabric paint to add a new pattern to your jeans!
4. One of the simplest and best ways in which to transform a garment is with darts (folds, which are sewn into fabric). These allow you to reshape a garment, meaning that any ill-fitting pieces can be made bespoke to your shape.
5. As a society, we love to add embellishment and embroidery to any garments that we want to breathe new life into. Be it something sparkly, lacy or a little cross-stitch, this tip can truly add new joy to an old favourite.

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