Are you someone who loves to express themselves with their fashion? If so, you may be constantly on the look-out for unique wardrobe pieces that truly help you stand out. The problem is that unique pieces can be hard to find in our modern world of mass-produced clothing. Even the most expensive clothing tends to be mass-produced, despite the ones who sell them branding their line as unique and one-of-a-kind.
The reality is that you’re not going to really be unique unless you wear custom-tailored pieces. One option is to use websites like Etsy to purchase hand-made clothing, but this can get expensive especially for more time-consuming clothing items. Instead, why not consider making your own clothes to come up with a distinctive look this spring season?
Though you might be new to the idea of fashion design and creation, that doesn’t mean you can’t learn. Here are some ideas that you can use to get yourself started.
Start Knitting
Knitting is a multipurpose hobby that allows you to create a number of unique things, including clothing. You can knit hats, scarves, sweaters and cardigans, shawls, vests, and even tunics. All you need to get started is some knitting tools and accessories as well as various colors of yarn.
There are plenty of tutorials online that you can use to learn how to knit, and you can also find free patterns available for download. You’d be surprised at what sort of clothing items you can knit together for spring. A pastel-colored cardigan, for example, would be a great choice for a cute spring outfit. You might also want to knit a drop stitch scarf for those colder spring days.
Get Sewing
Leaning to sew offers you a lot of versatility when it comes to making yourself original clothing. You can make things from scratch or even repurpose old clothing. Many people who sew will purchase clothes from second-hand stores and then alter them or use the material to make their own garments.
Recycling old clothing is a great option if you’re environmentally conscious, want to save money, and also want to stand out amongst the crowd. Another bonus is that if you ever get bored of something, you can always alter it any way you like to make it fresh again.
Sewing your own spring dress is one of the more obvious choices. There are so many dress options to choose from, including wrap, tunic, shirt, button down pocket, and even the classic sun dress.
Learn Embroidery
Embroidery may seem old-fashioned, but depending on the way you use it, it can really enhance your existing wardrobe. For example, little embroidered flowers on a jean-jacket pocket can add a cute and delicate touch to your look. You can also add embroidery to sweaters to create detailed designs – like this cute and fuzzy alpaca.
Don’t Be Afraid to Experiment
The more you learn, the easier it will be to experiment and create things that you have completely designed yourself. It’s a rewarding feeling when you know that your amazing wardrobe was all crafted or altered by your very own hands.