Very often, the biggest hurdle for people who want to rework existing clothing is “What to make?”, “How to come up with refashioning ideas?”
So, in this episode you’ll learn what are my top 3 (and free) resources that helps me developing refashioning idea for a project. In particular you’ll discover:
- My top three free resources where to gather inspiration, online and in the physical world
- How to look for the right ideas. Here I give you my five best tips that will speed you up and help finding what would realistically work for YOU
- A list containing clothes upcycling and sewing books
Here are some highlights inside this episode: 01:10 – Why getting your hands on some free resources is important in order to raise refashioning ideas of your own.
02:05 – Free Resource #1: Pinterest. What it is and how to search for ideas. What key words to use, other Pinterest options.
09:12 – Free Resource #2: Etsy. What is Etsy and how to use key words to search for recycled design ideas, upcycled clothing and creators.
15:00 – Free Resource #3: Sewing and upcycling books in local libraries. Why I find libraries are great resource.
20:05 – My 5 Tips on how to look for YOUR idea to skip feeling overwhelmed and being stuck.
21:30 – Tip #1: Check your wardrobe what you like and usually wear, because your favourite items are great inspiration and starting point.
22:25 – Tip #2: Check what’s missing from your wardrobe and you would love to have.
23:26 – Tip #3: When you see a redesign idea that you like, try to figure out why you like it.
26:06 – Tip #4: Ignore colours, prints and patters when you look at a design.
28:20 – Tip #5: Keep in mind that you can customise any inspirational idea or designs. mentioned in this episode: List of Refashioning Books
Other podcast episodes mentioned in this episode: Ep. #1: What Is Refashioning & Why You Should Consider It
Links mentioned in this episode: On sale now: My new online course ‘Alterations Like A Pro’ Link to my Eco Fashion Sewing Pinterest account (all boards)
Projects mentioned in this episode: Leather jacket refashion
Magazines mentioned in this episode: Altered Couture US magazine Belle Armoire US magazine
Links to some of my favourite Etsy artists: Jam Fashion Tailortrash Broken Ghost Clothing The Topian Den smArtville Fleurs Boheme
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