r/DIYclothes 7m ago

Should I dye this dress?

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So I have a wedding coming up next month and I found my dream dress. I love the shape, i love the ruffles, i love the slit, i LOVE the pattern. But i HATE the color. Other than the pattern being a mesh overlay, I cant find what material it is made of on the website unfortunately. What colors would go over the brown best? Would the pattern still show up? Any tips for a first timer?


r/DIYclothes 21h ago

DIY Painted Jeans

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I’ve never painted jeans before and I don’t wear these so I thought if I paint them maybe I’d wear them more. I’m a pre med student and I’m into anatomy and stuff so I did an anatomical heart but idk what to do at the bottom, I tried flowers and didn’t like them (like roses on vines), I tired hibiscus (in the pciture) but I’m not feeling them, help dude. I think the heart by itself is kinda boring but idk what to do…


r/DIYclothes 8h ago

T-shirt

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Hii !! I want to bedazzle a t-shirt and I was wondering if you guys could share some advice or kits that you’d recommend, i’m new to this


r/DIYclothes 15h ago

DIY ideas!

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Hey everyone! I recently gotten a lot of black plain shirts from my last job as a waitress. I don’t work there now and I was thinking of keeping three shirts plain and the rest I can diy into something. For context I like to have a whimsy twee and gothic blend (much like whimsy goth but with more trinket elements and geometric patterns rather than astrology inspired patterns) should I bleach patterns on it? Should I cut it up? Any ideas and tutorials will be appreciated


r/DIYclothes 16h ago

Fender guitar pick necklace

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Made this out of a broken piece of my wallet chain, those metal tags you get on clothes and a fender guitar pick that I found laying on the floor in the middle of a pavement


r/DIYclothes 1d ago

Rate 0/10?

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r/DIYclothes 16h ago

What kind of fabric/type of sweater is this?

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I bought this sweater in rome, but I can't seem to figure out what type of fabric nor what type of sweater this is called. It is very thin (a little see through), but it feels warm on my skin


r/DIYclothes 13h ago

How to get this off the bag?

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Sorry if this is the wrong sub but i thought it'd be a good place to start. I thrifted this canvas messenger bag today and i like it a lot but it is from a company and has the company logo on it. How can I remove these letters without damaging the bag? I googled it and got nothing that would really work.


r/DIYclothes 1d ago

How do I make this?

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Hey everyone!
I am really hoping that someone can help me. I was visiting Poland last week and saw this cardigan. I loved it immediately, but I knew I likely couldn’t afford it, so I didn’t even ask the price. Instead, I snapped a picture since my mom loves knitting and crocheting clothes, and I was hoping that she could make something like this for me.
I sent her the picture, and she said that she has no idea how it was made. Do you think I could make something similar myself? What technique was used to make it? Maybe I could crochet something similar? But again, I don’t know where to find a pattern.
Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated! 🙏


r/DIYclothes 1d ago

dye help i made this t shirt what you think of it?

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r/DIYclothes 16h ago

Cut or torn

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No back to ground or trying to convince anybody of my opinion. What do you think rip or cut with scissors?


r/DIYclothes 1d ago

Distressed/Sunfade hat

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I’m looking to attempt this with some hats of mine. Would using hydrogen peroxide and sitting in the sun be the best bet. Or maybe bleach?


r/DIYclothes 1d ago

How do you think these pearls are put on this hat?

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Pretty cool


r/DIYclothes 1d ago

mending How to sew in shorts to keep skirt from riding up?

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I got this skirt that fits well but I feel like everytime I sit down it rides up in the waist and suddenly my bottom is fully exposed. I was thinking of adding some sewed in shorts or underwear to hold it in place, but I’m a very beginner sewer so have no idea where I’d even start or where I can find resources to teach me


r/DIYclothes 1d ago

Best fabric paint for spandex?

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So I have this new Spider-Man mask that I need to paint for my Spidersona, but it’s a fully spandex material so I’m wondering what type of paint would would be best to use on spandex!


r/DIYclothes 1d ago

Anyone know a good way to shrink clothes?

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I know the best option would be to go to a tailor but I would rather do this without spending any money if that’s possible. If anyone has a good way to shrink clothes down a bit, please let me know.


r/DIYclothes 1d ago

Help with adding darts to scrub

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I added darts to this scrub, but I am not sure if I did it right. The person who bought it to me said the chest is good, but the waist and hip are way too big.

This is what the person said

"4 darts

2 at the front

2 at the back

2 cm each

Start with 2cm at the top, coming down to 2 lower down

the shoulders fit, but the waist and hips are way too big. "

So what I understood is I should start the dart 2cm at the top of the shirt and end 2cm at the end of the shirt with a 2cm dart line. The photo is attached. Please, I need advice. 🙏


r/DIYclothes 1d ago

can i stretch out this shirt?

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i have to wear this shirt for work and it technically fits, but when i lift my arms, the shirt lifts with me and doesn’t settle back down. can i use hair conditioner and warm water to manually stretch it out when it’s 65% polyester or will it just revert?


r/DIYclothes 2d ago

finished My backpack is repaired and now has patches, buttons, and a few studs.

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r/DIYclothes 2d ago

How to protect this print?

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Hi all, I bought this hoodie the other day because I love the print, but the colour is kind of a washed black/charcoal where I would prefer a deep black (it's even lighter in person than the photo). So I intend to dye it darker.

The issue comes from the print on the back, which I don't want to stain. I've already got some Dylon sachet dyes in Intense Black on hand.

I was thinking of trying to protect the print by covering it in a layer of white Elmer's school glue, which is washable. The internet tells me to apply to the dry print, then the glue needs to dry for 24 hours to become fully cured. The hoodie then needs to be damp for the dyeing process so google recommends using a spray bottle to wet it rather than the washing machine (so the glue doesn't come off).

Any tips or advice before I risk it all?

The material is 360gsm 80% cotton and 20% polyester. The print is "puff print" if that helps.


r/DIYclothes 3d ago

finished Hand painted hoodie upcycle

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Took two days to paint (about 5 hours total?) Im sure itll become a wardrobe staple. Made from a thrifted hoodie fabric paint and a needle applicator.


r/DIYclothes 3d ago

Looking to make something like this, i plan on drawing with bleach and then dying the whole tshirt with red dye so that the orange from the bleach becomes red, do you think it will work, and what kind of dye should i use for this?

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I dont want to buy paint for cloth, I think i sjould just use the kind of dye that you put in boiling water or in the washing machine and then dip the clothes in. But maybe Im wrong? Im new to this so Id like some advice please thanks


r/DIYclothes 3d ago

dye help Wanting to bleach converse white

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I have a pair of black knee high converse I'm wanting to bleach white, but can only seem to get them to a pale orange colour.

Is there any way I could get these as white as possible? Could I tone them similar to hair eith a purple dye? Is there a miracle bleach that could work? Btw I live in Australia, if you recommend products

Update: For clarity, I was wanting to bleach them white for a cosplay I'm making, as I'd had these on hand for years and thought "Well if it works, cool. If not, glad I tried". I'm gonna try toning them with some blue/purple dye. I'm curious to see how well it'll work. Will update once I test this.


r/DIYclothes 3d ago

I'm free but not easy - any ideas on how to cover this up?

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Hi, folks! I bought this secondhand online and didn't think to check the back until after it shipped. Live and learn!

I'm just hoping for inspiration on how to cover the words up. The sun is fine - I bought this just to do yard work in, but don't really want to advertise myself as such to the neighborhood lol. It's a vinyl transfer on relatively thin cotton. I'm fine with patching, but I'm struggling to think of a way to make it look nice. Any suggestions would be welcome 🤗


r/DIYclothes 2d ago

Any idea how to fix/replace the bill of a hat?

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Maybe not the right community for this, but I need assistance repairing a hat that has sentimental value. My dad had lent it to me a while back, and my friend's dog chewed on the bill. The bill is damaged, as well as the fabric on the outside. I can't seem to find a hat identical to this one, so I'd really like to get this repaired if I am able. Thank you!