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July 20, 2021 34 mins

All links and projects mentioned in this episode are at: www.EcoFashionSewing.com/about-upcycling/how-to-make-quality-refashions

 

If you strive to make quality DIY clothes here you’ll find the secrets behind making quality refashions. This Quality Miniseries on the podcast explains how to get your DIY projects to the next level.

Taken from the industry the 3-Part Quality Miniseries walks you through the main quality areas adapted from refashion point of view. It includes quality tips from sewing perspective, quality tips related to the overall look and design, and some secrets of how to spot good quality pieces when sourcing second hand clothing material.

In particular:

  • Part 1 (previous episode, EP #9) unveils the sewing standards that can elevate your upcycle project. It walk you through the details on what to keep an eye on when sewing. Easy to apply, the 10 Sewing Tips and Tricks sets you up for great results.

 

  • Part 2 (the current episode, EP #10) explains what makes the overall look of a garment perceived as high quality. Regardless of colour or style there are certain things to look for. It is all covered in the Top 10 Design Tips in the current episode.

 

  • Part 3 is going to show you how to spot quality in second hand clothing. You might already know, price nowadays is not clear indicator for quality. However, there are particular signs that can help identify good quality treasures. It is all revealed in the last part of the Quality Miniseries.

 

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