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

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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 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@nyahanan 9 месяцев назад

Saves a lot of money!

@allieg6401 8 месяцев назад

❤

@k.s.k.7721 Год назад

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 Год назад

Yup! Great tip!

@daylenestaneart775 10 месяцев назад

Thank you! This has always frustrated me! 😃

@lauraelise434 7 месяцев назад

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

@allieg6401 6 месяцев назад

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

@Irish-Triplet Год назад

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 Год назад

Your sister sounded like a wonderful person.☺️

@Irish-Triplet Год назад

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

@danielap5386 Год назад

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

@elizabethlewis8582 11 месяцев назад

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

@julietellsthetruth4811 Год назад

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.

@subaru7233 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@ThestuffthatSaralikes 10 месяцев назад

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.

@jojo-tl5ei 11 месяцев назад

Love how you rescue clothes and your enthusiasm!

@josequins9099 10 месяцев назад

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 10 месяцев назад

Oh yeah, huge difference! Thanks!

@NanaColeen Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@starrlara3109 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@starrlara3109 Год назад

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

@ellenradford8582 Год назад

@@starrlara3109 I totally understand

@mikeandjeanninejeffers1196 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@UnitedweLove144 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@JamieM470 Год назад

Yes! That was brilliant!

@April-vc9rq Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@carolyngrotaers4454 Год назад

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

@WellLoved Год назад

Thanks!

@nicolehubbard3536 Год назад

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 Год назад

Haha that’s definitely the case!

@NancyVMusic1993 Год назад

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 🤗

@NicolePalmervlogs Год назад

You do an amazing job with your thrift flips!

@WellLoved Год назад

Thank you!

@JonelleTannahill Год назад

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

@WellLoved Год назад

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

@matiasns89 Год назад

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 Год назад

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!

@carolynledford6484 11 месяцев назад

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!!!!

@dianas5017 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@hollylaws3110 11 месяцев назад

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!!

@Aryce8 Год назад

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

@WellLoved Год назад

simple alterations can change everything!!

@gailwilliams5278 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@susanstancliff2937 11 месяцев назад

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!🙏❤️🌺

@susanpepper8854 Год назад

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 Год назад

how fun! a whole new cruise wardrobe!

@BarB2-90Nine 11 месяцев назад

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 “

@lindat2009 Год назад

Totally up my street with this, love it ❤

@margielynch7196 Год назад

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

@WellLoved Год назад

Thank you!

@auntiezann5146 Год назад

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

@WellLoved Год назад

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

@lestranged Год назад

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

@WellLoved Год назад

Yup!

@rankinrocks7806 Год назад

I was thinking the exact same thing!

@personalcheeses8073 Год назад

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

@lestranged Год назад

@@personalcheeses8073 you do you

@lovethosebudgies 11 месяцев назад

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

@krissycus Год назад

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

@karengrohs4942 Год назад

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

@WellLoved Год назад

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

@imisseveryone2716 Год назад

LOVE THE PICK CHECK PANTS !!!!

@korab.23 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@womanofsubstance8735 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@sandrachaluisan3048 Год назад

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 Год назад

Thanks!

@emmy8526 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@danniefrenchpea63 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@katef1384 Год назад

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

@WellLoved Год назад

Yes 👏🏼 go for it!

@Mystic_Light 11 месяцев назад

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

@marielenalinartes-arauz7187 Год назад

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

@WellLoved Год назад

Thank you!

@StephASMR 11 месяцев назад

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

@DesireeDAlessandro Год назад

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 Год назад

Oh good!! Thanks!

@eileenross6974 15 часов назад

Thanks ! I watched this today on a bus journey on some garments that I wear a lot but they are either not quite right,or have been in the cupboard for ages awaiting hems etc. I've now been inspired to get started and already a summer cardigan is back in full use!

@Ansa42 25 дней назад

I'm totally doing the little not-darts trick for the waistline of a dress I think of as my future wedding dress so thank you!

@helvyrah Год назад

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

@WellLoved Год назад

I love a simple change with big impact!

@emvee6959 7 месяцев назад

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

@daylenestaneart775 10 месяцев назад

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 8 месяцев назад

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

@teresamilner9179 Год назад

Love your quick fixes, so easy & looks great!

@beckieeaves3942 Год назад

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

@WellLoved Год назад

thanks!

@chocoboasylum 10 месяцев назад

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

@WellLoved 10 месяцев назад

it's such an easy dress fit fix!

@mymagicword Год назад

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

@WellLoved Год назад

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

@murlepeterson6028 11 месяцев назад

the sheer dress is everything!!

@harmonykahotea3503 Год назад

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

@WellLoved Год назад

Thank you! You should!

@atrani4 Год назад

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 Год назад

Woohoo!

@beccogiallo Год назад

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

@oliviaortman36 Год назад

You are my favorite RU-vidr! Thank you for explaining in detail how to fix things!

@WellLoved Год назад

Oh my gosh thank you!!

@gayemarianesfox2405 Год назад

Great improvements on all the pieces!

@5thdimension625 Год назад

The overalls are adorable now. Great job in salvaging them

@Michelle-bk5uq Год назад

I love your thrift flips videos!

@spinacetta89 Год назад

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

@carolt3641 Год назад

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

@WellLoved Год назад

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

@adrianatorres9644 Год назад

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 Год назад

Aww fun!! Good luck to him!

@ConnieAcree 3 месяца назад

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.

@georginassanchez7519 Год назад

After watching your videos I am enjoying thrifting again and seeing items with new eyes. So I'm not so afraid to change items up if I need to. Thanks!

@WellLoved Год назад

Awww I’m so glad I could help reignite a love of thrift!

@deniseoates7147 Год назад

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 Год назад

That Staud dress is a great find!! Thanks!

@Alexandrita421 Год назад

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

@WellLoved Год назад

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

@vheywood Год назад

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 Год назад

Yay!! I’m so glad!

@sarahdeason493 11 месяцев назад

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

@marmat7072 7 месяцев назад

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

@deniseramirez9706 11 месяцев назад

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

@lindapearson2376 Год назад

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

@WellLoved Год назад

You’re so welcome! Thanks!

@henriettelinkshanderin1449 Год назад

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

@WellLoved Год назад

aww yay! thanks for thrift flipping with me!

@stephanieb1196 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for the terrific tips. I sewed a lot of my tops, dresses and skirts as a teen and younger woman using patterns. . But now that I am older I have become an Apple shape. I find adjusting a whole pattern a little hard and don’t sew that much right now. My shoulders are still a medium but my bust and belly are a large. Because of this I have to choose carefully between loser medium and large sized clothing. I can follow your tip to make a back tuck and draw tops and dresses in a little near the waist for a more flattering fit. Really a great video!

@SBL1932 11 месяцев назад

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

@moniquecarriere223 6 месяцев назад

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.

@peggydid Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@DMarie342 Год назад

This is why I thrift!! Great work! ❤️

@WellLoved Год назад

Yes yes yes 🙌🏼

@rizpahjael1 Год назад

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

@leeannsutherland858 11 месяцев назад

Loved the pink overalls, really Improved the look

@wandaurie8102 Год назад

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

@WellLoved Год назад

thank you!!

@inthekitchenwithangelalee 11 месяцев назад

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

@Eva_SunshineThriftFinds Год назад

Love these videos!

@WellLoved Год назад

Thank you!

@carolynsmith9184 Год назад

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

@WellLoved Год назад

YES!! Happy sewing!

@christinerewell9954 Год назад

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 Год назад

Ehh I disagree but thanks for sharing!

@StudioCE Год назад

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

@WellLoved Год назад

I love those pants!!

@sonja5058 Год назад

This was super helpful, thanks!! I've been altering thrifted clothes for a while with not much knowledge and there were so many little things that you did that will help me get better results next time. Especially taking those pants in to become high waisted... definitely have had major butt issues from taking pants in at the back!! Haha

@ceciliethorsen4966 Год назад

Your thrift flip vids are my faves, by far. So fun! I found a pink gingham table cloth recently, and it's SO cute. Gonna try to make a romper, once I figure out the details haha!

@WellLoved Год назад

Oh cute!

@kristinad.1726 11 месяцев назад

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

@Bullie_mama 10 месяцев назад

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 8 месяцев назад

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

@Cyrilmc222004 Год назад

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

@antoinettecelle5756 11 месяцев назад

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

@ninahauke5600 9 месяцев назад

All of the fixes are so cute!!!❤

@WellLoved 8 месяцев назад

thanks!

@juliemoore6957 10 месяцев назад

I loved this! I am totally inspired!❤

@WellLoved 10 месяцев назад

YAY!

@imisseveryone2716 Год назад

Perfect adjustment on the pink overalls

@froggiepad2165 10 месяцев назад

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 10 месяцев назад

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

@murlepeterson6028 11 месяцев назад

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