Tackling My Entire DIY/Mend Pile in one week!!! | fall wardrobe thrift flips & cozy craft with me🍁🍂

[@beepwrld]

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[@juliekramerga]

the link doesnt work :(

[@beepwrld]

@@juliekramerga omg thank you so much for letting me know!! Will try to fix asap update: it should be working now!

[@fanornot]

Waiting for part 2!!!!!

[@carliecasas8533]

I learned in school while I was studying costuming if you're trying to dye something black that you should add a bit of brown dye to the mixture. The brown cancels out the cool tones that make the plain black dye look blueish/purple. Hope this helps!

[@nyxarama]

yoooo thank you!!!!

[@Edible_Kittens]

Some underrated apocalypse skills are: - blade sharpening - knot tying - how to read stars and land navigation - making soaps from animal fat (cos trust me, we’ll be stinky in the apocalypse) - fermentation/preserving meats - caring for pregnant women and reproductive health - teaching ppl how to read and write - knowledge of edible and herbal plants that grow in your area - conflict resolution Do I have all of those? Nope. But I’m learnin :p I just learned how to sew a button the other day.

[@sj-el4lu]

Love that you listed conflict resolution! I always only think of the "traditional" physical survival skills more than the core social ones.

[@elizabysmal]

the way I, a beepworld orange heeled boot truther, felt when i saw them capped at the end is unmatched

[@margaridavelhinho1478]

YESSSS

[@PortobelloPink]

Adding toggles to that blue jacket give Paddington vibes 🐻which we should all aspire to!

[@wlammy4ever]

My post apocalyptic skills are knitting, making a raft from wooden beams, haircutting, writing stories (idk maybe the zombies get distracted if they have some smut to read) and making my own applesauce

[@justiceforplutoo]

I’m having visions of the zombie cure just being making them all sit down to read Icebreaker 😭

[@KyleiciaChilds-qm8yu]

Smut will save the world it's just a matter of time 🙏🏽

[@velmavlogs7693]

Actually, if you look into what are considered essential Greenskills for a world post-breakdown, storytelling is essential! It’s how we pass down knowledge and wisdom. Probably more useful than knitting (though I love that too)

[@Noy3536]

About the stories one: please read the book The Storyteller❤

[@jayt4835]

You are going to THRIVE after the apocalypse!

[@stirringteawithashovel2138]

i can knit, crochet, and mend. I also grew up on a farm, so i could keep a garden and take care of chickens and goats (no cows though lmao). i also am a female powerlifter, so i also have physical strength, and my dad was OBSESSED with survival skills when i was a kid so me and my brother know how to make shelters and animal traps out of like rocks and sticks

[@aksez2u]

Wow. I hereby invite you to be part of my apocalypse tribe 😁.

[@RioRav]

Oh I'm Queen apocalypse because I have an obsession with DIY, scout and military survival books! I've collected them ever since a kid 😅 I got shelter, food, water, toilets, down! Lmao. I love all kinds of little fiddly engineering projects and repairs so I could fix stuff, I also do sew, garden, bake, can and cook, I can make candles, I know how to loom, I have a good handle on mushrooms and foraging and in general I'm just a good problem solver and great at making something from nothing.

[@CharlotteMunn-Wood]

My post-apocalyptic skills are weaving cloth/rugs, violin-playing and singing bc we’ll always need entertainment and art, cooking/baking, super basic mending skills, being patient with children and the elderly, identifying plants and animals, kayaking, and running from settlement to settlement with messages!

[@rachelburns9640]

My mom mixes a bit of the Rit yellow dye with the black for all of her dye jobs to make the end result more of a neutral dark charcoal grey as opposed to purple (seeing the purpley end result of your pieces unlocked a childhood memory of watching my mom dye her clothes.) Also rit sells a "back to black" kit with a jet black dye-I haven't used it but it might be worth a shot!

[@Engineering4peace]

I’m in school to become a mechanical engineer, so I hope that my apocalypse skill would be maintaining and repairing machinery that’s needed. I truly love your videos Liz. They bring me calm and joy and inspiration. I love your upbeat yet calm vibes, reminds me of the outlook I wanna strive for in order to keep going. You’re the best!❤❤❤

[@dotsontheglobe]

Join my apocalypse team? 👀

[@angienicolehernandez104]

I've always been afraid of DIYing my clothes. But after leaving a comment, a like and watching another video I will have nothing to fear 🙏🏻

[@Miztivin]

I'm an excellent forager, like A++, but recently, I've had to admit to myself that I am a horrible gardener, lolol. So foraging for sure. I actually enjoy lifting and choping wood and hauling heavy things. (I'm a very woodsy outdoorsy girl) I think of it as free workouts. So definitely that. Lately, I've been workshoping cute clothes ideas that are still woodsy and functional.

[@andimal3104]

the pattern still being visible on the shirt you dyed is gorgeous

[@Minamibam]

About the scrunchie: sometimes it’s okay to birth something that is not for you. You can keep it intact and gift it to Someone, I think many people would have loved to wear it as it was. And you can make a new one with everything you learned from the first for yourself! maybe next time :)

[@Jaimiegoesrawr]

Post-apocalypse skills: growing herbs, making tinctures, growing microgreens, working on sourdough, tending to animals (pets and livestock) Your video inspired me to take a dig at my huge pile of projects :)

[@camiscreatures]

That scrunchie was beautiful before but it’s still fantastic after you re-worked it. I’m obsessed with how it looks like a crown/halo🤩✨

[@Lentinalumis]

Mine is braiding hair, cooking and sewing. I like to thrift and then redesign clothes it to make it look more “me”. I was inspired by watching 20 seasons of project runway lol. I hand-sew right now but my literal dream is to own a sewing machine (and make clothes from scratch) when I am no longer moving around so much. Love your videos!

[@beccy6539]

I mean this in the BEST way possible: the blue coat reminds me so much of Paddington bear with those buttons now!! 🐻🍊 super cute 🥹

[@emynng]

I’m SO happy you got the boots fixed! They’re literally gorgeous and I love every outfit you make with them!

[@tasyun]

I remembered that this video came out when I sat down to do some mending of my own. It was so satisfying to watch 🧡

[@haleyisfabulous]

Girl! So productive! I’m inspired! Also, as a long time viewer, the joy I have for you to finally be able to wear those boots outside - so proud. 😊

[@Michellelodge-bg2uo]

Sewing (obviously!), leatherwork (from butt to end product e.g. horse bridles/harness etc), catching and prepping fish, skinning and prepping rabbits and pheasants (or other birds) and cooking a variety of dishes out of very little or random ingredients... I probably have more skills, but those are the ones that spring to mind :) xxx

[@tessarose8430]

THE BOOTS ARE FINALLY WEARABLE!!! so impressed by what you accomplished in this vid. maybe in the future you could have a day or two every season to tackle the mend pile so it doesn't grow so overwhelming!

[@moonrisemol]

This video was perfect! I’m usually a silent observer of your videos but just wanted to say that I love the comfy & conversational tone of this one! 🧡

[@melialaa]

My mending projects aren't progressing, but I did organize nearly all of my 150+ fabrics and many of my 30+ unfinished projects. Most fabrics are now organized by type and colour in a cabinet, unfinished clothing with pins is on the crafting table, unfinished without pins and things I'd like to cut soon are in shelves in the kitchen, and everything that needs to be hand-sewn is in a box in the living room. Knitting stuff is in my daughter's room. So yes I have wayyyy too much stuff and yes it has taken over every room in my house, but we're making progress 😅 to be clear a lot of my fabrics I have inherited from my mother, who was also a fabric hoarder, so it's kind of only 50% my fault I've got to this point... Kind of. I still feel so much better having some organization, and I've set a goal to finish at least one project per week (or two mending jobs) so I'll get through this in 2 or 3 years hopefully 😊

[@VioletGreen-v5s]

please watch a video on how to narrow a skirt properly. You will grow with this knowledge and it takes a little bit more time but when it is done correctly it is such a luxury and you will feel like a true tailorist. I love your sewing entusiasm though! we all been there in the begginings with narrowing like that, don't worry! but goingonto next level with this is not that hard yet makes so much difference. Love these videos, thrift flips are my fav 🥰🥰

[@reformingbeauty]

I inherited my mom's 1970s Bernina sewing machine and I'm determined to learn how to use it...I recently learned a FB friend loves to sew AND she just moved to my area. So there's that "teacher" for me 😂 And I have two skirts that the bled when I washed them. I used color remover on one, but NOW I have the idea to dye it orange!

[@WerewolfStyleGuide]

I am absolutely a rambling verbose details person so I am loving the chattier video!! I really really need to work on some of my mending, this is great motivation.

[@kataszamel4525]

I remember when you got the orange boots! To be honest, I did not think that they will ever get heel caps, but I am so looking forward to see you style them outside of the house! Proud of you for calling the shoe place, I can relate lol.

[@ilincamaraavram1433]

i actually tought that the chats were very authentic and made you stand out form all youtubers who try to make an "aestetic/clean" video but they are actually not natural . good job ! 🌟

[@AlchemistLynn]

I love this, especially the scrunchie! Yesterday was my to do list, where I published my third chapter for a fic I’m writing this week, got my passport photo taken, did all the groceries/paid bills. I feel so much better now.

[@emmah21]

as a post apocalyptic story enthusiast, i was so excited when you talked about this!! i’m pretty good with survival skills since I like to backpack (and I have gear!). I was an infant and toddler teacher for a couple years so I know how to take care of kids and babies. my most fun skill in my opinion is that i’m almost done with my climate science degree, so I can be the post apocalyptic weather man lol

[@cristinabenko419]

IDK if you were more chatty than usual, but I noticed you are your most authentic self here. You sound mature, real and so fresh. I liked you before too, but in this video I started liking you even more

[@kaykerns2287]

Sewing, cooking, gardening, first aid, childcare and elder care

[@ArtichokeHunter]

Foraging is my main apocalypse skill. Trying to get better at gardening too.

[@idontneedachannelthanksyou7292]

Aa the boots are so cute!! My apocolypse skill would be… storytelling? I mean, humans need stories to keep our spirits up so maybe good? And I could draw maps!

[@helenm1085]

Storytelling is also super useful for sharing information in memorable ways!

[@lelou12]

Having good storytellers, singers, or musicians would be quite invaluable to raise spirits and entertain while doing tasks that could be a bit boring otherwise. I know I need a podcast or something while doing my crafts. Endless silence would be soooo boring!

[@rebescapades4523]

My parents like to have a big garden, and they taught us to can food to preserve it. Very useful apocalyptic skill, imo

[@kalifusch]

This was such a vibe, both the chatty feel and the get shit done energy! I'm about to get a hand-me-down sewing machine that's way nicer than my current machine, and this is prime motivation for me to hunker down this winter and get to know the new machine while actually fixing up some clothes that have definitely not been sitting in a box waiting to be mended for months, maybe years... lol

[@mei.creates]

apocalypse skills: sewing, knitting, crochet, cooking+baking+preserving, carpentry, first aid/general medical knowledge, and foraging/plant identification!

[@leahwilton785]

I added trim to a sundress i bought that was a little too short. The surprise bonus from that was that it adds a little more weight at the bottom which keeps the wind from making me flash folks

[@Luna_Planlove]

I love this apocalypse thought. I am in THW, a german disaster prevention organisation and because of that I have some survival skills that would be really helpful. I can build whole things with wood and a rope. Never realized that my hobby actually is that helpful.And also this video was so aspiring. I myself collected some things I need to optimized, and now I really want to start.

[@ceciliethorsen4966]

Your DIY vids have always been my fave

[@QOTCPcf]

Sewing is definitely a solid apocalypse skill to have, because so many people just don't know how anymore, even simple mending skills. Even more so that most ppl don't think about - cooking. Given how many people just can't/won't figure out how to cook, even after having all that time in quarantine a few years ago, cooks will be in huge demand. Especially the ability to improvise with weird ingredients, given that agriculture and food supply lines will be shut down or at least interrupted in a full on apocalypse. I can do both, so hopefully that's good for my apocalypse resume lol.

[@tansudeviren7097]

Honestly, I think it's really nice when you go on about the details of your DIYs, because I actually learn a lot. Also, it's super comforting to listen to in the background :)

[@cavewomanbrain]

my apocalypse skills are sewing, roller skating (quick getaway from zombies?), cooking, basic carpentry, and playing music (because life without music is unbearable, even in an apocalypse). i loved this video so much!! it felt like being on facetime with a friend. i hope you do more videos in this style

[@syrupbender]

my apocalypse skills are: canning, dehydrating food, cooking, drying food, growing food etc. My parents are homesteaders, I had to learn how to do all this stuff with my mom growing up. edit: to add that I suffer from being the most unmotivated person in the world, watching this video this morning really inspired me

[@lelou12]

My apocalypse skills : Sewing, knitting, and a bit of spinning Growing vegetables, fruits and herbs, cooking, canning and preserving. I'd also like to start raising small livestock since we have the space for it. A bonus would be the possibility of having angora rabbits for fiber!

[@amandanicole624]

I crochet. That means I can make blankets and sweaters etc. I started learning the process of making yarn via flax (linen yarn) as well.

[@pppotatoes]

My favorite videos of yours!! This weekend i finally learned how to use my thrifted sewing machine (that Ive had for 4 years…oops) and hemmed a tank top I’ve been meaning to :) There must be some motivation going around!!

[@nicolehubbard3536]

My post apocalyptic skills: sewing, crocheting, and growing, foraging and preserving food. I also have a pile of alterations and some sewing from scratch projects to work on. I often do very little sewing during the warm months, since I'm doing outside projects. Now that it's getting chilly outside, I'll be tackling sewing again.

[@ebonysecombe1189]

I can sew, knit, crochet, weave baskets, I'm decent at gardening and have a pretty good success rate in growing plants from cuttings. I just needed to say the blue jacket is SO Paddington Bear 🧸

[@MrNesscity]

Here's the thing with apocalyptic scenarios: Just look to any war zone (in present times like Ukraine being attacked by Russia or back in history): When people are not fighting, they usually die in these situations from hunger, exposure to the elements or disease. So here are my suggestions: cultivate a victory garden like the brits during WWII, be able to built simple structures (or try camping with just the bare necessities, learning how to make fire or filter water), inform yourself about basic hygiene rules and maybe first-aid skills? I would also recommend learning about cooking with less (and that does not only mean: few ingredients, but also maybe consider a blackout situation... or such?). -- Usually, I would say, my niche hobby is learning about history, because there have been some genius people figuring things out for themselves all over space and time.

[@alexj4239]

the new scrunchy fabrics are totally more you!!! I love it. my apocalypse skills are fiber arts - embroidery, mending, crochet, needle felting, screen printing; and cooking/baking!

[@MMHay16]

tbh, cosplay skills as a set are probably my apocalypse skills. Sewing, power tool use, a little metalworking, all the fun stuff. That or foraging.

[@helena4320]

My apocalypse skills are sewing, knitting, gardening, berry/mushroom picking/knowledge on what is edible in the wild, cooking (also outdoors with fire), camping and some very basic woodworking.

[@AK-dk3kz]

The floral shirt looks so good purple! I love that you can see the pattern still.

[@StetStitches]

This is my first video of yours I’ve watched. I’m trying to put together a running mending playlist while I mend wool sweaters to donate. My survival skills would be sewing, knitting, spinning (basically any fiber/fabric craft) I can make cordage out of plants (not amazing cordage, but usable), and I have some foraging skills!

[@gibbytheartist]

my apocalyptic skill is knowing how to crochet and plant medicines!! ❤️ I love your hair btw!!

[@michellehalemassacre]

I will never get over Hamtaro on the mic, I have Dexter :)

[@MmMm-q4w7m]

I'm a post partum nurse, so that would come in handy. I can also cook pretty well, and I can sew too. So hopefully I would be useful in a hypothetical post-apocalypse scenario.

[@Clare7589]

My apocalypse skills include sewing and some crocheting and that’s about it lol. I’m not sure if you already know this but learning different mending stitches really helped me with making lasting fixes to my clothes. In particular the ladder stitch and the parachute stitch. 😁

[@lilymccann-klausz4938]

LIZ THIS VIDEO WAS SO GOOD!! I love the cozy chatty vibe and your setting for the intro feels very fall! As much as I liked the old scrunchie, you're right the new one is 100% better! I'm so impressed and yes might tackle my equally extensive pile of mending...maybe...?

[@KELLSEY444]

To make black very black I have found that diluting black acrylic paint with water and rubbing alcohol works really well. (I mixed by thirds so one small bottle of black acrylic, with a third of rubbing alcohol and a third of water - the water and rubbing alcohol easily rinse out the bottle of paint - if you feel it's too thick add more water) Luckily the paint and rubbing alcohol are cheap. You could dip the fabric in but I have found that painting it on with a big brush works quite well. Once coated I hang mine on a hanger and then, outside on a tree. You can then go in and paint over the stitching areas that you want to be black/black as well. (it layers) Rinse in the washing machine after it's been dried outside, and then put the clothes in the dryer to set the "stain" The rubbing alcohol ensures the paint dries quite flexibly. I recently did a pair of pink cotton pocketed pants with this method and it worked GREAT. I now wear them all the time. I guess my post-apocalyptic skill is being able to find alternative uses for everyday things. Like I made a copper pipe and chain into my paper towel holder, which hangs from hooks under my kitchen cabinet.

[@victoriam9242]

do you have any idea of what ratios of each to use? this sounds easy, effective, and cheap so I'd love to try it!

[@KELLSEY444]

@@victoriam9242 I have done it in thirds. meaning if you use a small bottle of acrylic paint from Micheals, then use the same bottle to fill with water, and the same bottle filled with rubbing alcohol....I sometimes will add more water to thin it out...(after mixing the solution)... It's super easy to figure out how you like the mixture to "feel" when you paint the cloth with it. I have used this after using Rit Black/Black dye that wasn't Black enough. And I've used it on white cotton too. If it isn't dark enough just paint it again.

[@danamatsukawa4762]

I love mending, I do understand getting carried away. The "modesty panel" is often put on clothing to keep the hook and eyes from poking or scratching your skin. I recently made the vest for my daughter's Shrek costume for Halloween out of a thrifted blanket.

[@KELLSEY444]

It's the only way to mend! All at once. Practical and smart. Your chattyness is quite welcome if you ask me. Details matter when mending and sewing! I would have loved to see the flaps left on the jacket and the buttons replaced... but I love those details on a jacket. Perhaps you could find a fabric, or several compatible fabrics (like in your hair scrunchy) to make a new ruffle panel for your too-short skort skirt?

[@sarahparkerson7579]

My post apocalyptic skills are storytelling by the fire, fishing and foraging! I feel like you would really enjoy the foraging learning experience for time in the woods/nature and the inevitable witchy vibes when you gather and dry a heavenly haul of chanterelles 🧙‍♀️

[@Miztivin]

I can't believe what a difference the scrunchie remake made. It actually looks better, as it complements your skin and hair better.

[@amandagemmill-strauss7333]

I was not into the big scrunchie at all but the new colors made the whole thing make sense! The new version really compliments your hair, such a unique accessory

[@hadlifeadventures]

Ahhhh, I have so many lol. sewing! 😜 crotchet, farming, gardening, pottery, cooking, shelter building, drawing/painting, baking, horse riding, canning….. I think that’s most of my hobbies lol

[@rebeccawilliams9227]

When you said I wish I had a cat right now, I felt that in my soul. Same same. Well done for doing so well and giving me the motivation I need to attack my mending black hole. X

[@RadHobo]

Pro tip: Jacquard powder dye works wonders, and boasts a super diverse range of colors. You need to use soda ash as well to get the color vibrant. Source: I have been dying clothing for years and can confirm RIT is the worst!!

[@beatriceh.5666]

your diy/mending videos are always so motivating, ty for making them!

[@dotsontheglobe]

THAT FIRST PURPLE DYED TOP IS SO BEAUTIFUL

[@Agnesaugusta]

Thank you for using my comment in the video, that made me really happy! 😊 Since I'm a teacher, I guess my apocalypse skill is to take care of everyone's kids 😁

[@dotsontheglobe]

Oh my god teachers are going to save us in the apocalypse

[@lemonlegs4]

my apocalypse skillls are canning, weaving, knitting, sewing, gardening and electronic repair!

[@brynn05]

i could honestly watch videos like this for hours but especially yours. sewing is a skill i have veryyy limited knowledge of and practice with (literally like bad hand sewing is the extent) and its a skill id love to develop and im hoping to soon. also i decided my apocalyptic skill would be singing for people’s entertainment and enjoyment since theres likely little to no sources of entertainment in a time like that

[@joanaferreira1864]

i've been sick all day with no will to do anything and this video straight up gave so much will to finish some of my own diy projects!! it was great and i especially loved the pattern poking through the first died shirt

[@Lynn8021]

I love the cozy vibes of this video. And the chill chatting with us. Seems like you enjoyed it too

[@emilydenny5276]

Apocalypse skills, that's such a fun topic, and a cool way to start some new hobbies! Mine are quite limited, some sewing and cooking, but I have made knives before and know some basic carpentry.

[@pennybergmen8933]

Handsewing. I cant run a sewing machine! I think they all feel my incompetence and do everything to thwart my efforts. I have made lots of clothes and done repairs etc. with my handsewing and enjoy it! Painting ( art) ,teaching, gardening, cooking from scratch, also on a fire. I do love dying. Black dye will ALWAYS turn purple unless you add a bit of yellow. Dont use food bowls or things you use for food!! Ever! Toxic!!! Fun video! Love the tshirt and your new skirt! But I STILL love the dress the best! Its a perfect dress on you and I dont understand why darkest purple isnt a color you enjoy! It looks fab on you!!

[@DylanMarkvan]

two seconds after you said you wish you had a cat snuggled in your lap my cat came running and laid on me

[@tdsollog]

Congratulations on completing those DIYs. The toggles on the jacket make a huge difference.

[@sablisland]

Changing a button is my favourite thing to do to change up a nearly-perfect item!! I've been changing out the regular button on a white shirt with eye beads lol

[@carramplona]

When I was a child, I was also thinking about a post-apocalyptic era and what would I do if I survived it. And sewing, knitting, and repairing thing would do. So from time to time I revisit those thoughts, knowing that I already have those skills!

[@elskooi1843]

Hand sewing makes me feel I am channelling Bernadette Banner 😉

[@emmathomas6593]

thrilled for you but even more happy those gorgeous boots have heel caps now

[@charlottebyers2631]

i love love love watching these videos - plzzzz do more!! they r so fun to watch and u get new clothes!

[@stephanieru]

A good apocalyptic skill would be growing herbs. A lot of herbs like rosemary, oregano, etc. are often more nutrient dense than a lot of vegetables we consume (which are better for fiber). There's a reason a lot of herbs were used medicinally before pharmaceuticals!

[@MakeupCleaningAndCats]

Thanks for helping me wake up lol, I have an early class and it happens to be a sewing class. I really like 20 mins videos, everything turned out great :)

[@eleiaaa]

crocheting, foraging, cooking, and making sourdough bread are definitely my top post-apocalyptic skills

[@bimboboggins]

my apocalypse skill is crochet and knitting! also cooking over a fire? i mean most people could probably figure it out? but ive made several meals over campfires before lol

[@helenm1085]

It's wild how many people don't even know how to make a good fire! I went on a camping trip with some new friends and none of them knew how to build it right and to get the airflow under and everything... Campfire cooking is such a cool skill! (I only know fire making and not so much the cooking side... I can bake a potato on the coals haha)

[@ktnobles90]

My apocalypse skills are foraging/identifying plants and sewing!

[@reaganneviska9937]

I honestly love how the dyed shirts look!

[@sarahthomsen5619]

The (now) purple top is so good!! Love that colour with the subtle print

[@thathuman333]

My apocalypse skills are growing food, basic sewing, basic tool use and maybe hunting! feels like a resume but cool :')

[@maryastutzman5654]

I love it when you get extra details on your DIY videos! Becuase that means i can actually learn how to do it myself someday!

[@raphaellegagne-nadeau5330]

This was such a cozy video Liz!! My apocalypse skills are: sewing and mending. I can get a fire going and I can fish as well! (Although I don’t like to fish very much, I feel bad for the fishies. And the worms lol)

[@Real-mjvdo]

Love the vid, the vibe, the chattiness! And glad it's easier too :)

[@payton5543]

ive been collecting apocalypse skills like pokemon. i live off grid in the forest, so every new skill/hobby i pick up would kinda help in the apocalypse