Basic DIY Fashion for Beginners
By Lorain Blanken, About.com Guide to DIY Fashion
When you make your own clothing and accessories, your style is truly like no other. DIY fashion is often quite easy to accomplish, and the satisfaction of saying 'I made it!' is priceless. Start with some easy projects and advice. DIY style can happen in a matter of minutes.
DIY Fashion Tools
Every girl needs the right tools for the trade. Having the right equipment means making your job a lot easier. For simple DIY projects, you don't need anything fancy or exspensive. In fact, most of what you need is already around the house.
- DIY Girl's Fashion Toolkit
- Sewing Tools
- Jewelry Making Tools
- Using Dyes and Fabric Paints
- Fabrics and Notions
Techniques
Even the best of tools are useless if you don't know what you're doing. Even if you have tried out a few of the following crafts in the past, it is always good to have a refresher on how to do them. Here you will find the basic knowledge needed to make your designs come to life. If you are practicing the correct technique, your project will be a success.
No-Sew Clothing
Just because it's clothing doesn't mean it requires sewing. Put together these easy outfits...no needle required.
- Create a Fitted Tank from a T-Shirt
- Cut a Button-Down Wrap
- Make a Pair of Fingerless Gloves
- Craft a Belt from Neck Ties
- Beaded Fringe Pants
Jewelry for Beginners
Stunning jewelry doesn't have to come from a glass case. You can create your own jewelry right at home out of everything from fine beads to junk drawer buttons. Tap in to these quick and easy projects to get you started.
Easy Accessories
You are a few instructions away from making handbags, belts, hats and more. Accessories are some of the easiest fashion pieces to make yourself. Use these beginner projects to spark your inspiration.
