12 genius ideas to breathe new life into your old clothes

That idea of ​​always having new clothes and never repeating a look is totally outdated. Even Duchess Kate Middleton repeats her looks and transforms the look by making different combinations with the same clothes she already has.

Making changes to your old clothes doesn’t require great talent and anyone can do it, just be careful and leave the laziness aside.

Below, you can check out several ideas that you can take advantage of and even modify to upgrade your closet.

1. Renew a simple t-shirt or tank top with pearl appliqués on the collar

Making simple embroidery like this strip on the collar is very simple, just be careful and patient. Mix pearls of different sizes for an even more current result. If you prefer an easier way, opt for a strip already embroidered with the pearls and just glue it to the collar.

2. Or write a word with sequins

Ribbons of sequins or sequins per meter are ideal for writing small words or making outlined designs on clothes. Simply take out the design or word, transfer the design to the garment, then glue or embroider with the sequin strip. If you can’t find the ribbon ready, the way is to embroider it or glue a sequin overlapping the other to form the effect of the ribbon.

3. Create a maxi necklace on a plain dress with giant sequins

Another option to renew that dress that you’ve worn a thousand times and already got sick of is to make an embroidery with superimposed sequins forming a necklace on the collar. It’s a super simple idea and the dress can even become a party dress after this transformation.

4. Giving a new life in light clothes is very easy, just use your creativity with the paints

Bet on fabric paints to transform any light piece that does not have a print. You can make gradients or stains very freely and abstractly. Let your imagination run wild and create a new piece with your old clothes.

5. Add a bow to the neckline on the back of a sweater

Impossible to do anything easier than that. Take that sweater or blouse of yours that has a low neckline in the back and sew a ribbon on each side. Be sure to make a discreet finish to the ends of the tape. Make a bow and voilà! You just renewed your outfit.

6. Make a slit decorated with guipir in your plain denim shorts

This tip is really cool because you can make it into a short that you’ve worn a lot or even transform an old pair of pants. Check out the tutorial and reuse your old jeans.

7. Transform a regular t-shirt with a maxi bow in the back

This idea is a little more advanced and can be a little more difficult to do because you will need to separate the front and back of the shirt, then twist the back into a loop, and then sew again.

8. Open a neckline in the back of your old sweater

Make a fearless cut right down the middle of the back of your sweater, cutting it all the way through. Then sew Velcro on the collar or put a button to close. Ready. An easy and quick way to renew your blouse.

9. Turn a shirt into a dress without sewing

This tutorial is so simple that it doesn’t even need sewing. Wear the shirt with the collar as a neckline. Tie the sleeves in the front, then tie in the back and you have your dress ready. The tip is to wear it with a top underneath to make sure the strapless doesn’t look obtrusive.

10. Make the world’s easiest crop top

Just use a scarf and fold it around yourself as shown in the picture. Ideal for trips to the beach. Be sure to tie the last knot tightly to prevent the top from opening.

11. Beach outing made with an old long skirt

This idea is also great for summer and is so simple to make that you won’t even need to sew anything, just cut and tie the right way.

12. Change the look of plain shorts with lace appliqués

To renew your shorts that don’t have a print, just overlap lace strips by sewing them together or just gluing them one at a time. The result is super delicate.

Don’t throw your clothes away! When you get tired of a piece, transform it or take the opportunity to make a donation. So you recycle what you have and avoid making unnecessary expenses.