Easy Alt, Punk and Goth DIY Fashion Ideas and Tips! Plus Sewing Tutorial!

[@RattusRattus]

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[@Dizzy.dave.]

I love how this is mainly them showing their cool things and yet it's entertaining

[@RattusRattus]

Yay! So happy it was entertaining 🥳

[@milenpalacios8082]

Like “hey wanna see this cool rock” Me: *ABSOLUTELY*

[@fictionalreality3238]

@@milenpalacios8082 lol I’m like a crow. I have so many pieces of quartz I’ve found. I’ve been slowly turning them into jewelry.. :)

[@bea.barclay]

Im a simple person, I see someone whos name is Rabbit and is making a video about alt clothing, I subscribe.

[@RattusRattus]

🥺 welcome and thank u for being here 🥰🥰🥺

[@le_drumster]

yup same

[@indicaspeece5311]

yes.

[@roisinnn7938]

Same

[@sturniollo]

Honestly same

[@Reapink]

My mom wouldn't let me wear chains so I once spent a month collecting soda can tabs to make chains lmao

[@RattusRattus]

🥺❤️ true punk rock hero !! That’s awesome (I used to wear soda can tabs in my hair! Soda tabs are awesome!)

[@verdint]

you must have drank alot of soda!

[@KazKoii]

I'm collecting soda tabs for my bff

[@VeesChaos]

I’m collecting can tabs as well! I will more than likely make little chains to hang from my ceiling or something.

[@determinationreveetespoire1702]

Smaaart Okay I am stealing that idea if I don t find chains

[@alexiat3147]

One thing I really like about alt is that people assume that they are mean and scary, but they are actually really nice people with amazing personalities

[@saulgoodman6346]

Lmao my goal is to look creepy and like low key scare people. That would be fun

[@xehex2000]

Inddeeeds :]

[@spongenoob4409]

Ikr

[@user-wg4fx3tt2b]

Alt belifes say you need to be kind and accepting so yeah lol

[@todorokisfavouriteobject9109]

Yh, honestly people think I’m scary to begin with but why not make myself look even scarier in their eyes? I’m one of the nicest people in my class tbh, yeah I can be slightly violent or sarcastic but I’m mostly nice. 😅

[@jennyl1134]

you're slowly becoming one of my comfort youtubers :^)

[@RattusRattus]

🥺🥺I’m honoured !!!

[@DaughterOfChrist1997]

same :)

[@ethereatral]

Same here🥰✨

[@thebreadofknowledge2350]

same except not slowly, immediately within like 2 seconds lol

[@mariana4379]

They are so nice

[@flameknos2803]

i love how they don't make the word "fat" a taboo, like yes we're fat, it shouldn't be used or interpreted in a negative way, also i love this, super cool stuff bro, stay swaggy :)

[@shannonmcintire7353]

Yesssss! I mentioned to my mom that I was fat a while ago and she's like "No - you're beautiful" and I'm like "No shit, I said I'm fat, not ugly".

[@Localhotmesss]

being fat is offensive to the people who have to look at you and your fat rolls lmfao. and she's clearly a girl y'all are deranged lmfao

[@ej-ej49]

​​@@shannonmcintire7353 fr, "nooo you're beautiful" is so backhanded 💀 ik I'm hot I said I'm fat

[@yonakana1247]

Felt that. “NOOO YOU’RE NOT FAT YOURE SO CUTE!” I know I’m super cute, but I’m still overweight on the BMI

[@chaos2232]

REALL!!! I HATE WHEN POEPLE JUST ASSUME ITS A BAD THING LIKE, IM JUST TRYING TO BE SELF AWARE 😭

[@sky951]

the girls fight back shirt doesnt have to mean you are a girl/identity as one it could be referring to your cats 💕

[@RattusRattus]

I LOVE THAT INTERPRETATION fuck yes totally using it from now on thank u

[@sky951]

@@RattusRattus aww im glad you like it and it was actually what i thought you meant with the shirt that its just referring to your cats also i really love that you said your name and pronouns in the beginning cuz it gets really hard with other people when you have to find out or assume their pronouns

[@match3282]

That's what I thought when I saw it

[@r0tting.fairie]

I thought the same !! c:

[@lawlietway]

bUT IT COULD ALSO MEAN ONE THINKS GIRLS ACTUALLY FIGHT BACk

[@lizzymorang8048]

"riot girl, not biological girl" thank you for bringing this phrase into my life

[@RattusRattus]

cheers

[@eliz3262]

I get asked this all the time!! I always thought it was a weird question

[@userAl9893]

yup, next patch idea!!

[@abigailabono4997]

Where do they say that lol

[@ari3dlc314]

Hearing that as a trans riot grrrl makes me feel validated🥰

[@missvoorhees7964]

As an early 200s punk,I'm so happy so see more younger people using diy clothing. These all look fantastic and I'd totally buy things if you started making them:)

[@kenopsia9013]

early 200s? wow you’re the real og

[@sage-does-stuff]

The 200s thing is just making me imagine that you are some kind of Eldritch being

[@iwakuralain1459]

𝔜𝔢 𝔬𝔩𝔡𝔢 𝔭𝔲𝔫𝔨

[@psychiccornflakes]

Damn bro. The 200s? Respect 🫡

[@nyxthevampire2826]

I have never seen this KZbinr before, but everything is so cute. Their style, their cats, their personality... it's just... *chef's kiss* delightful

[@RattusRattus]

🥺🥰 cheers ty ty ily 🥺🥺

[@juliettewebz9563]

same this is the first vid of theirs ive seen but also i would literally die for Lemon and Tuna

[@Localhotmesss]

*SHE. y'all are out of your minds lmfao. shes clearly a girl. there's nothing cute about being ugly and cringe worthy

[@Lenna27boef]

I love your gently chaotic but generally good witch-vibes. 10/10, would definitely befriend.

[@sasu8411]

Just saying to everyone who wants to transform their wardrope: thrift and second hand stores

[@RattusRattus]

YES !! 1000% agree ❤️

[@spits41]

Those things don't exist in my country 😭

[@emess7120]

@@spits41 SAME OMFG

[@foreseeableobstacles]

@@spits41 charity shops? :)

[@damarysevelyn8099]

@@spits41 We wear everything until they're falling apart and then they become pajamas or cleaning rags.

[@anekolol5058]

I love how they literally interact with almost all of the comments it’s just a nice thing that they do

[@RattusRattus]

🥺 ur so sweet lol! This is such a nice community ! I deffo have some to catch up on but I appreciate all the nice words from everyone 🥰🥰🥰 ty ty 💕

[@m4ja351]

Their look: 🌑⛓️🗡️🚬🕯️🕸️🕷️ Their personality :✨☺️🐝🌟🏳️‍🌈

[@gardenia.nocturne]

Yep!

[@hhh310]

I’m kinda like that. My looks: 😴😐🍃 My personality: 😭🤪😰

[@kie1320]

@@hhh310 same🤩

[@janayahhq]

Almost same but- My looks:🎉🕷💖💀🌸🔪🍭⛓ My personality:🙂😊😡😶😒🎉‼️

[@kayleemoon._6045]

My look: 💖🥳🤪💄🦋🌺⭐️🌙✨ My personality: 🍱🍩🧋🎮⭐️🌙🍄🦋

[@realestofthereals]

1:10 fishnet shirt 2:04 iron on transfer sheets 4:50 cutting/changing old clothes 6:27 bleaching clothes 8:22 sewing on felt patches 17:42 cool pin/patches jacket, mods to it 20:12 making own patches thru drawings on fabric 20:56 stitches to help roll up sleeves 22:22 painting your clothes 24:59 spiderweb tights 25:29 cool thing their bf did 26:29 diy earrings 27:33 printed tags at pet store 28:18 leg warmers 29:05 simple stitch tutorial

[@RattusRattus]

You’re my hero thank you for doing this !!!! I forgot to do this and this is very helpful!!!

[@minor4890]

I DESPERATELY NEEDED THIS COMMENT THANK YOU

[@animevibes5867]

@@minor4890 same

[@lilastill368]

Aaaahhh I luv u Tysm

[@voidnerdvs7660]

Thank youuuuu

[@beatricks8330]

i hate my wardrobe with passion but im scared to ask my mom for clothes lmao

[@beatricks8330]

ALSO ALT AESTHETIC WITH KAWAII BACKGROUND IS AMAZING NEW SUB

[@txts1707]

Same

[@reginagarcia3605]

Same I told my mom I wanted a spike checker and she was like 👁👄👁 even tho she had some gene she was my age-

[@lanciiii4891]

Same lol

[@Jay-we2nl]

AH SAMEE

[@ameliaeeeee]

is no one gonna talk about how cool their hair is- or just how cool they are in general? like i aspire to be them when i am older omg

[@thetomfooler3192]

Aspire to be them now too!!!

[@ZombieR4T]

Ikr their hair!!😍😍

[@gildanonofyabiznez6430]

They're the cool kind of friend I wish I had lol

[@marcelinesclover4902]

When people think of Padlock chains they think of e-boys and e-girls, but I think of Sid Vicious the punk rockers padlock necklace is so iconic with him

[@BeautifulObscurity]

The fishnet shirt thing really takes me back. Some other things I’ve done/tried other people might find useful (though a lot of them are fairly basic): You can take cheap black stockings and cut a bunch of little holes in them which makes for a really cool look. Also you can take an old jacket and cut the sleeves off to make a vest. I’ve also heard that you can use hot glue to keep your pin from opening, just a little dot of hot glue and it’s good! In high school I took a white t-shirt and some masking tape and wrote out the word “rebel” using my masking tape then painted over that with red paint. After the paint dried I took the tape off and it had a pretty cool look. And old school diy I did a lot is you take a pair of socks, cut the heel and tip of the sock, and you get gauntlets. I did this with these fuzzy green and lime socks. Sewing can be time consuming, so I usually just use safety pints to attach my patches (unless I want them to look extra nice) which has the added benefit of making it easy to switch out patches. I also once took a 1 1/2-2ft chain and attached it to the back of my jacket using safety pins. You can also just attach safety pins wherever you like and then you have the added bonus of always having emergency safety pin!

[@RattusRattus]

YESS!!! Thank you for this! Thank you for spending the time to write these all out! Love these tips and really appreciate it ❤️❤️❤️

[@churchofburntromances5598]

why did I think it said 11 1/2 chain lol

[@zofi6410]

The black stockings tip reminds me of something my grandma told me! If you want to prevent extra runs or unwanted damage, apparently using nail polish can save your pattern! Clear or some fun shiny colors could work, feel free to experiment!

[@Zinetha]

I think it's important that us nonbinary AFAB people are vocal about not being nonbinary because we "don't like being girls", but because we simply don't feel like we are girls ourselves. Supporting girls and women and being feminists, even through we're not girls/women ourselves. Can't tell you how many times I've come out to someone and they ask me "what's wrong with being a woman?" ... "Nothing, Susan. What's wrong with being a man, why don't you want to be a man, Susan?" Being a feminist and standing with girls and women on the issues they face with the world sometimes provokes questions, mostly from CIS men... Like "why are you so riled up about this? You're not a woman." And I respond with "You're not riled up about this? Why? Why are you ok with this happening?" And then they usually get it.

[@RattusRattus]

Very very well said!!!!!

[@Zinetha]

@@RattusRattus aww, thank you :)

[@pondertalks]

Define cis man please im new to this 😁

[@Zinetha]

@@pondertalks Cis is the opposite of trans. They're adjectives, they describe other things. Cis is someone whose sex and gender match, trans is someone whose sex and gender don't match. Sex is your biological sex, like genitals and chromosomes. Gender is how you feel - that internal feeling of being a woman, a man, or something else. So, a cis man is someone who is AMAB, assigned male at birth, who also feels like a man. Their sex is male and gender is male. A cis woman is someone who is AFAB, assigned female at birth, who also feels like a woman. Their sex is female and gender is female. A trans man is someone who is AFAB, but he feels like a man, he is a man. A trans woman is someone who is AMAB, but feels like a woman, she is a woman. There are also people who are AMAB or AFAB, but don't feel like a man nor a woman. They are nonbinary. There are also intersex people, whose biological sex is something else than male or female. They can identify as a man, a woman or a nonbinary person.

[@NellyMariaArt]

What is a girl supposed to “feel” like?

[@rhuze9747]

Tip when using sharpie on cloth ~ After you use the sharpie, throw the article of clothing in the dryer. This will 'set' the fabric. You can then put it in the washer with little to no issues

[@RattusRattus]

Amazing tip!!!! Thank you so much!

[@valeriah.531]

I’m the complete opposite of alt/goth so I didn’t think I’d find anything in this video that would appeal to me but your idea of heart elbow patches sounds so cute I’m definitely trying it!!!

[@RattusRattus]

Aww I’m so happy to hear that it could appeal to you even if you don’t really do goth-alt looks ! Cheers !! Good luck on your elbow patch journey 🥳🥰💕

[@slothsister3716]

Putting anything and everything on earrings is my whole style. Candy boxes are always a big hit!

[@RattusRattus]

OMG I love that idea !!!!!!!

[@KaylaKasel]

What kind of candy boxes? Because I definitely pictured those *giant* heart boxes sold around Valentine's Day and was momentarily confused because those things are way too huge to be earrings lol. Do you mean like theater candy box sized?

[@julia-md9bh]

@@KaylaKasel I thought the same thing at first, maybe like nerds though? like the tiny tiny ones. i kinda wanna do that now

[@ashlikesart]

what I like about this is I feel like I'm having a conversation with someone and hanging out it's so cool! much more fun than just watching a tutorial :)

[@tof3236]

you look like the ms frizzle of alt fashion :D

[@RattusRattus]

Omg She’s a fashion ICON! Thank u I’m honoured for the comparison 🥰🥰

[@sm0llqueen289]

Omg ur right

[@dolcebelcanto3626]

wait that's so accurate what-

[@JacquelynIngram-h4h]

Like Ms.Frizzle in her Emo phase as a high schooler (compliment)

[@reidanne6]

here is some things and ideas that i thought of! if anything that i said were in the video its either because ive done it and it worked and looked super cool or i missed it 1. dying clothes you found at the thrift store i found this white blouse and i got home and noticed it was stained ad i was soooo sad but i dyed it black and now its my favorite blouse 2. making cloth pins i made a little felt heart pin and i just sewed a pin back to it i got them on amazon for like 2 dollars(i dont support amazon anymore) but you could also just use a safty pin you can also tightly wrap like cotton fabric around a bottle cap and glue it and put another cap on the back and glue a pin to it and its a great way to use scraps 3. chokers chokers chokers! u can use just about anything to make a choker i made a ribbon bottle tab one and i make all kinds of them with fabrics they can really spice up any outfit 4 making belts and things i made a belt with the bottle tab chain thing and i like to tie it around my waist with like a baggy tee shirt it always looks really good! 5 this one isn't really a diy but steal clothes from your parents and siblings or partners i steal my dads old ripped and tatterd clothes and i costomize them or just keep them and i mom used to be really big in the hippie scene and she has a ton of skirts that she has gifted me i feel like this is good for people like myself because not everyone can really go to thrift stores and things 6. this one isnt really for everyone but getting into kandi is a really good way to make diy things like chains or other cool accessories 7 making things out of clay you can either buy polymer clay or you can make it like ive made alot of salt dough and if you use nail polish you can make your stuff really sturdy you can also find model magic and play dough just about anywhere i like to make buttons and pins charms earrings studs rings and so much more if you get creative you can make so much stuff 8 this goes along with the patch idea but you can just sew random bits of any fabric just in squares and make patches ive even used old towels( i washed and bleached them first) im working on a pair of patched up pants and using old scraps is a really good idea 9 embroidery is just a really good way to spice up old clothes you don't really have to use a hoop you can even embroider or paint patches i bought a 1 dollar sewing kit and i just doubled or tripled up my thread and i was able to make some really cool patches with words and sayings on them you can even do band logos 10 some people mifght make fun of me for this or some people may think that you cant really make alt stuff with tis bot crochet and knit are both really great to learn u can make a ton of diffrent things ive seen people make fishnets with crochet and ive made that big stripped oversized sweater that costs like 200 dollars ( i dont remember the name srry) but you can make alot of like swaeters and thigs and u can make ur own yarn i made plarn which is just plastic bags and you can really make some amazing things with crochet and knit p.s sorry if i spelled anything wrong i have dyslexia and my keyboard is rlly messed up but i just wanted to share some ideas

[@RattusRattus]

WOW! thank you!!!! this is such a treasure trove of great ideas and i really appreciate u spending the time to type it all out!!! thank u thank u!

[@reidanne6]

@@RattusRattus Aww this means so much to me! you are one of the reasons that i got into the whole alt community your so welcome

[@PinkApocalypse]

yooo i love all these! polymer clay is one of my favourites, i saw some really expensive pastel weapon earrings so instead made some of my own just using clay, paint and cheap earring pieces, deeefinitely recommend

[@zoe4jesus8960]

@@reidanne6 what's wrong with amazon? lol

[@skaterkid2333]

@@reidanne6 not to be rude but why don’t u support Amazon? Not to be rude just curious

[@maydayduckie1264]

8:38 Guys, Gals and Non-Binary pals can we just appreciate how amazing this person is? They have: •Style • Amazing personality •Cats •Sewing skills •AND THEY KNOW STUDIO GHIBLI

[@CamisContent]

AHHHH FRFR

[@ky1xx740]

I’m slowly turning goth in a Christian school 👏👏👏

[@RattusRattus]

🥺 Omg I went to catholic school too (I’m so sorry btw 😅 it’s rough)... But u go !!!! Bring on the goth ! I’m so proud of u 🥰😍!!!!

[@ashyroses]

Same....

[@cybrr.ech0]

@@RattusRattus omg thats so funny, im in Catholic school now and i turned to alt fashion (some aspects of goth, grunge and yami kawaii) 6 months ago😂

[@sm0llqueen289]

Fr

[@timelord_]

I Stan this so much (also I'm using my sisters acct run)

[@ItsYaBoiV]

this is such baby goth/punk info, it just warms my old punk heart 😆 Edit: everyone should wear crop tops. it doesn't matter what your body type or pronouns are, they're cute and comfy, and you will look great!

[@RattusRattus]

Yeah! I thought I mentioned that these are really basic tips and I’m just trying to help out other people who might be new to the style And yes I think I mentioned that also :-) cheers

[@cantsk8]

Another diy I really like is pins made out of bottle caps. You just get bottle caps from beer bottles or something, trace the outline from it, draw whatever u want inside the outline, cut it out, glue it into the cap, then hot glue a safety pin onto the back of the cap (or u could probably use other strong glue or tape), and then it's done! Also I love this video, they have the coolest ideas for clothes and the sewing tutorial at the end helped a lot. I started sewing a few months ago and it's really bad so the tutorial helped a lot!

[@cantsk8]

I forgot to mention that u can paint inside a bottle cap. I made a cool swirly design with the trans colors. It takes a day or two to dry but it's so worth it

[@RattusRattus]

Love the bottle cap idea !!!! Thank you so much for sharing , excited to try it out :D I have some cute Halloween stickers I think would look good in a bottle cap :) Thanks for the sweet comments ! Hope your day is lovely 🥰🥺

[@HollyACNL]

I’m deep in both the sewing and alternative community.. how have I only just stumbled upon your channel now??!

[@RattusRattus]

Ahhhn well welcome and thank u thank u for being here ! :-)

[@Maya-jz5qn]

okay but ur eyes / eyeliner looks absolutely amazing

[@RattusRattus]

🥺💕thank u sm!!!

[@Music_is_my_only_love]

they give me such good energyyyyyy

[@SM-yz4hi]

i love your personality, it’s just so glowy! Usually i’m underwhelmed by clothing diy videos, but your ideas were creative and so easy!

[@RattusRattus]

Ah that’s such a nice compliment aw 🥺🥰 and yay ty ty so happy to hear you enjoyed ! Ty ty 🥰🥺🥳

[@shaunmia3817]

Another tip: put jewelry on your clothes! Earnings can be use as pins and you can easily sew pendants and charms from bracelets and necklaces. You can keep the chain to make other jewelry or sew that on too. Works great if you have stuff you like but is too heavy or uncomfortable to wear or if you have cheap/questionably made earrings you don’t trust to put in your piercings :)

[@RattusRattus]

Love this tip!!!! Thank you for sharing :D 💕🥰

[@cybergothic_]

Kinda unrelated, but: Me: *wears a goth outfit with a band t-shirt* My parents: Ah, Gorillaz! I listened to them so much back in the day! Me: *wears a goth outfit with a regular shirt* My parents: *WHY ARE YOU SO DARK?! ARE YOU BECOMING ONE OF THOSE VAMPIRE GOTH KIDS?! I SWEAR TO GOD IF YOU BECOME A GOTH-*

[@r0tt3n.br34d]

me too-

[@quintuskater2191]

Kinda unrelated: Listen to those songs/ bands with your partents and talk with them about it. It makes it waaaaay easier for them to understand why you like "darker fashion". Because they remind their youth and it doesnt appear that akward to them anymore. (at least helped me and I wanna share that ^^)

[@unlemoned4509]

@@r0tt3n.br34d are you a triple a battery because if you are that's cool :)

[@r0tt3n.br34d]

Yes I am

[@unlemoned4509]

@@r0tt3n.br34d cool!! i just have bad wi-fi and *lag* (lesbian ace girl) this is why i don't do comedy

[@turfheadd]

“Sorry, I can’t go out tonight it’s Pants Night"

[@radvelvetcakez]

The algorithm has blessed me today. Time to start a project and procrastinate on it for three weeks

[@ronnieposey4102]

I AM SO GLAD I HAVENT THROWN AWAY MY OLD FISHNETS YET!!! OMFG!! THANK YOU

[@aaalinuss]

the earring back on pins is such a helpful tip for me, I used to lose pins all the time because they would always fall off my backpack :(

[@RattusRattus]

So happy you found it helpful! And ahhh I feel you so hard :( I have lost many a beautiful button in the past ! I hope it never happens again 🥰

[@alienrat-z3g]

Yeah, thanks for the advise!

[@Melonhead-gp9du]

sammeeeeeeeeee :((

[@sugr_cookie253]

a lil diy from me: if u have a belt u dont fit into or want anymore, put it around your neck (stick wit me here - dont k!ll urself thas not what im gettin at askdfbashek) then, mark the spot wear it would fit y'know? so badically cut a hole in the belt (it takes a long time ugh ik) then chop off the excess! now go by ur cat/dog/puppy/kitty selfz

[@RattusRattus]

Love this idea !!! Thank you for sharing!!! 🥰

[@soniahuichan3237]

I used a dog collar-

[@cavernouscoot4831]

@@soniahuichan3237 I dont have either lol

[@bored7341]

You can also turn old belts into spiked collars by adding nails!

[@indicaspeece5311]

i use my cats collar and it has a bell on it

[@ash_fujii_05]

Omg got this 3 years later!! Thank you universe 🙏🙏 I’m gonna binge watch everything on the channel now 😤😤 And of corse make the diys :)

[@lexablack1997]

Your vibe, your channel, your video thumbnail. I don‘t know why, I‘ve never seen you before, but when I clicked on this video I got a huge rush of serotonin and literally shouted „yeah!“ and did a yeah movement??? Anyways, thanks for this video, I think I will watch it 10 x bc it is now a comfort video.

[@unexpectedspider]

i crochet doilies. i am now fancy old person at a tea party.

[@powerplay2137]

What are doilies for?

[@Scenicetheythem]

@@powerplay2137 Honestly just decoration, you put it on the spots on your table to show where you should place plates/utensils/cups

[@ghostt9309]

@@powerplay2137 usually decor!! Most people collect them for fun or just think it makes ur room cute!

[@alexandrangl11]

I checked out your channel and F U R B I E S . you are now one of my favourite content creators. 😭

[@unexpectedspider]

@@powerplay2137 i also use doilies to protect my furniture from any scratches. i put them under all of my little picture frames, jewellery box, and other small decor stuff

[@stephaniepapaleo521]

Thank you, just came across your inspiring video for some styling tips and found such creativity! I’m 55, I used to dress 80’s punkish/grunge but then lost my sense of style and started bleaching my jeans again and ripping my shirts but now I’m going to do patches and sew random things onto my clothes bc I love that texture. You’ve got such a cool interesting look, I can’t wait to make some jewelry (I’m an artist who hasn’t been creative for 2 years, so I bought paints and stickers, cigar boxes but they are sitting there, waiting 😂 thank you for your in depth tutorial and I love your wall with the ice cream/kitties/collages!! ❤️

[@leeahsullivan3164]

They have such a comforting vibe

[@leeahsullivan3164]

@@phoebee7007 I agree, but I tend to use 3rd person for everyone because, to me, saying 'you' feels too personal lol.

[@RattusRattus]

You’re so sweet! I didn’t think anything of the third person pronouns and appreciate you using them and respecting them tbh ❤️🥳 ty ty and so happy to hear I have a comforting vibe aww 🥺 I’m honoured ❤️

[@leeahsullivan3164]

@@RattusRattus So glad I found a new favourite youtuber 🥰

[@moonlitmoss_]

Oh I despretley needed this!!!

[@kaydenhardisty351]

I like the idea of felt patches

[@kaydenhardisty351]

I rarely shop at hobby lobby but I know they have a ton of different patterned felt that’s pretty affordable

[@sakroplota]

i love how the smaller channels always are the most comforting ones🙏🙏🙌🙌😚😚

[@laindarko3591]

A good tip for preserving paint/ink on clothes (if you have an iron) is putting a piece of fabric over the clothing item (to protect the paint) then ironing it for a couple of minutes (which helps it set into the fabric). Of course still try to wash the clothes with cold water but it helps preserve it so much better and you don't have to worry about them as much when washing them.

[@RattusRattus]

Love this tip! Thank you!!! ☺️

[@emmmi111]

i have cut legwarmers from an old hoodie, ive crocheted a cat ear beanie and arm warmers, ive made many band patches by painting on old fabric from jeans andd ive also cut collars off of some tshirts to make them look and feel nicer🫶love diy

[@Tommy_J.41]

I love how dark they are and then the background is like: 💓💝💫🎀🌞. i love it

[@Willa1901]

Is your name Lydia? If so, Jealous! I love that name!

[@itspandacute1809]

THE FISHNET SHIRTS ARE DIY?!? I’ve been wondering where to find them for the longest time lol thank you :)

[@koperwoccie4363]

You can also buy them online ig

[@g0rl141]

@@koperwoccie4363 where?

[@vivsadaptivelife9500]

I’m just wondering how does it not fray?

[@foreseeableobstacles]

@@vivsadaptivelife9500 if you mean washing them, either put them in a sock in the washing machine or hand-wash

[@delicateghoul]

@@vivsadaptivelife9500 you can put some fray stop glue on the cut edges to help prevent diy clothes from falling apart. Clear nail polish can also help pantyhose especially from fraying once there's a hole in em

[@MystieCore]

I love how happy and joyful you are!

[@duckymoe3559]

I have strict parents and they don’t let me get alt stuff but this gave me a lot of ideas thank you 💗💗

[@myamericangirldoll2020]

I love to see someone bleach and takes tshirts and makes patches out of them. Right now I am on a kick of finding old kids monster high shirts and cutting them to sew on a shirt that fits me....going to try some of your other tips

[@RattusRattus]

YESSSS oh my god thats amazing !!!! I always see MH kids shirts at the thrift store I love the idea of using them for patches!!! Amazing idea and thanks for the tip! Good luck on all your DIYS 💕🥺

[@GrizzneyGames]

2 years later, I'm just finding this and it's still super helpful!

[@wennylost6389]

Omg the dolls in the back are so cute-

[@RattusRattus]

Ah thank you ! I make them! I have a few videos about them on my channel if you would like to see more 🥰🥰

[@wennylost6389]

@@RattusRattus ooo cool! I will make sure to look at them :D

[@masoncantdraw8305]

as a tip for bleaching denim (could work for other fabrics but idk) after bleaching it, do a cold wash cycle with no detergent in the washer and then air-dry, the color comes out less orange and more white

[@RattusRattus]

Oh that’s really good to know - thank you !

[@TheVampireCabin]

I love the emphasis on DIY. That was and still is the entire punk way of life. Love this video!

[@ryajean4584]

Lemon and Tuna! They r adorable

[@RattusRattus]

Agreed!!!! 🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛

[@clud_water6710]

Them: hi my name is rabbit and my pronouns are- Video: pauses Me: let me guess, they/them? Rabbit: they/them Me: I frickin knew it, nobody cis gender would have such a cool name lol

[@RattusRattus]

😂😂🥰 ty ty !!! This is very affirming 🥺

[@yli386]

If I could pick my own name it would be something cool

[@strangeduckling]

@@yli386 anyone of any gender, whether cis or trans, can choose their own name! Go for it!

[@yli386]

@@strangeduckling yeah I guess, but I actually have a nickname that I like and people mostly use that.

[@RattusRattus]

Thank you @strange duckling ! I 10000% agree 🥰

[@cindybuckery8215]

Love that you mentioned of herbs and alters alt DIY video. I remember watching years ago and have used a lot of their tips over the years.

[@axxursed]

HELP I CANT BE THE ONLY ONE THAT THINKS THEY ARE SO CUTE

[@eden5938]

YOU ARE NOT!!

[@fourhand13]

Cheers, you saved me from throwing out a pair of jeans. Gonna use them for making patches :)

[@RattusRattus]

Hell yeah!!!

[@xtremeparanoidporcelain]

I really enjoy crop tops they make me feel amazing! CROP TOPS FOR EVERYONE!! I love your stars in your hair!! BAD ASS JACKET THOUGH! Aw the necklace idea with your pets names is a great idea!! So cute!

[@leo-vo7fw]

your positivity is contagious!! watching this video makes me want to run and revamp all my old clothes i dont wear :0 ur super cool keep doing what ur doing

[@Sureealven]

this channel is so comforting in a way- i love it 😭

[@RattusRattus]

Cheers ty ty 🥺🥺 that’s so nice to hear ☺️

[@missyk2454]

It wou've been amazing if people like you have been on YT when I was in highschool (early 2010's) camera quality and fun personalities. Ugggh fun young alt people have such amazing access to fashion and tutorials of things today, makes me so jealous. THAT being said I will definitely be sharing your video with my late teens cousin who is just getting into the alt/goth fashion style. Thanks for being a fun engaging person in your videos!

[@rapheal_31097]

when you called your cat precious i knew that you were precious too :}

[@schneider5624]

I absolutely love this. I love their hair, their clothes, their posters. I also love how they get their cloths and like style it their own way and how it's also very affordable. Edit: I commented too early. They teach you how to sew, too! OMG they are so amazing i swear!

[@lindseylewin1991]

This gives me unreasonable amounts of serotonin. You seem like such a lovely person, and I love your content!

[@aoibhinnleigh7326]

Now I know what to do with all my ripped fishnets.

[@nittygritty7034]

Lovely!! Sewing patches for the first time, and seeing the back of your embroidery makes me feel like, good. And to just go for it and enjoy it!

[@RattusRattus]

YES!!! Oh my gosh! Perfection is so over rated imo and i think it’s so much easier to accept “well I might mess up but I may as well give it a shot!”, such a healthier attitude to have! Plus trying things out is the only way to improve ! I’m so happy to hear that 💕💕💕yes-yay!

[@periwink7932]

17:42 You inspired me to have this jean jacket full of pins and patches and a whole bunch if stuff. I mentioned the idea of having a jacket full of the pins and patches and then out of no where she grabbed this Coca-Cola JEAN JACKET that she had back in highschool, he let me have it and i felt so honored and i’ve been adding onto it ever since! Also recently I visited my cousin and she had what she calls a Battle Jacket and i guess its the same or similar thing, but she let me have it so now i have 2 and i love them bunches!! Your an amazing being ❤❤

[@Crepesovergrapes]

Its funny how I always watch videos like these but my parents would murder me if I dressed like this 🤩

[@hinoname3954]

For accessories: ( I’ll edit if I think of more) Dollar store lock. 75 cents worth of chain. Under 2 dollar lock necklace. Use safety pins to make a necklace as well. Backpacks made of old jeans are a little advanced, but sling bags are pretty easy if you can sew. Takes two seconds to turn old little kids leggings into great arm/wrist bands. You can easily sew little scrunch “spats” to cover your boots. Look them up online. Get cheap or vintage ribbons to use as tie on chokers Weave bracelets out of old soda tabs and elastic cord. Bonus: Highly recommend you learn how to do basic knitting with a loom to work of open knit quickly to do cute loose layered striped sweaters.

[@xxcatsnacksxx2261]

Brb putting felt bat wings on EVERYTHING I own! Idk why I never thought of doing that before. Thank you for the inspo!

[@aspenknite1758]

Your little speech in the beginning was adorable and I want you to know this was exactly the video I was looking for, a friend showing me their cool stuff to inspire me to make cool stuff 🥺❤️

[@i_syccubi]

Bubble goth....oh how you make it work better than ive seen anyone else work it

[@RattusRattus]

Ahhhh you’re so nice 🥺🥺

[@goldencookie953]

the little kitty breaks where amazing

[@RattusRattus]

Thank you!!! My cats are angels 🥺

[@owalakoalq]

From a fat goth/alt girl hearing that anyone can wear crop tops broke my heart i am so thankful for u ❤ P.S u look amazing ngl im kinda jelly👀

[@xXNekou]

I'm 30 seconds in and I already adore you, your messy hair, your smile, and your style ❤

[@RattusRattus]

You’re so kind! Ahh thank u!!

[@PariahThistledowne]

Nice to see kids reviving the DIY ethos. My middle-aged Crust-Goblin azz is applauding!

[@Izziewizzi]

I know I’m super late but this video really helped!! I’m trying to slowly ease into the goth style so this information is a life saver! (They’re super awesome btw) I love all the designs for patches they did:D

[@RattusRattus]

Aww this is so kind !!! Thank you so happy to hear this video could be helpful 🥰🥳

[@matelko333]

I just found this video since i recently got enough courage to wear the type of clothes that I want so im gonna change my old clothing. Thank you so much for the tips and even for the sewing tutorial!! Idk how to sew so this helped A LOT. Also just wanted to mention that you borrowing clothes with your boyfriend is super cool and literally couple goals!

[@AstraHighfyre]

But omg, they are literally one of the sweetest people i have seen on KZbin so far! Thank you so much for th tutorials though! :)

[@AGrumpyWitch]

Wait. You're telling me. I can iron my cats... onto my tshirts???? Why have I never thought of this before???? I AM INSPIRED TY

[@RattusRattus]

Yay!!!!!!! Thank u and enjoy 🥳🥳🥳

[@indicaspeece5311]

DO NOT IRON YOUR ACTUAL CATS

[@AGrumpyWitch]

@@indicaspeece5311 I would never!! xD

[@purplemoon_alexx]

@@indicaspeece5311 I WAS EXPECTING A COMMENT LIKE THAT 😭😂

[@purplemoon_alexx]

Wow i got a heart Btw at first i was gonna comment something like "***** I GOT A HEART" but while trying to find a family friendly thing to say instead of swearing, my brain though "Oh my gayness" and now I'm using that more often

[@susanhigginbotham1180]

I love your hair I’m Alt and my grandma hates it She calls me a hippie(lady was literally a hippie when she was a teen) and tells me no one dresses like I do so it makes me feel more confident to see other people who are Alt

[@RattusRattus]

Thank you so much!!! And I’m sorry about your grandma :( that’s no fun! I promise there’s lots of us alt people out here !! ❤️❤️❤️ thank you for the nice comment 🥰❤️

[@grandmastatus]

I thought my favorite thing about this video was how you kept saying things are “fun”. But then I saw your name is Rattus Rattus. That is my favorite thing now. But yes excellent ideas. They do look fun and there is not enough fun being had most of the time on this earth. Thanks for sharing!!

[@andih737]

I’ve always struggled to see patches onto trousers so I just cut a hole a bit smaller and roughly the same shape as the patch then almost repaire the hole with a patch, so if you’re struggling I would recommend that :)

[@mellqhii]

your literally so swaggy, why are you so awesome

[@RattusRattus]

🥺🥺🥺ty bb

[@girlboss6959]

AHHHH IS THAT A TOHRU PFP??

[@mellqhii]

@@girlboss6959 HAHDJJAJSJA YES

[@iimuchii6566]

i love you so much!! the dolls in your background remind me of jazmin bean and your whole vibe is just so lovely

[@stephanie34961]

fun fact: if you make a fishnet shirt, you can also use it as leggings if you’re wearing them under jeans or something that will be covering the hole i use mine for both instead of buying a second pair

[@Randomme001]

One of my moms employees cut slits in her shirt but in the shape of a skull with wings (if that makes sense) it was pretty cool

[@RattusRattus]

That sounds amazing ! Love that idea !

[@oksanakulikovskaja1094]

i swear the thrift store is so cute for punk/goth clothes

[@RattusRattus]

Agreed!! (Or at least I seem to have amazing luck finding gems each time I go!) yay for us with great thrift stores 🥳

[@local.aesthetic2993]

This video cam at just the right time, I am putting on some alt makeup and was looking for inspo clothing wise, thanks a lot luv!

[@RattusRattus]

Omg yay!!! That’s so exciting :-) good luck with your look💕🥰 am so happy it could help!!!

[@benzedrineboy]

Hey Rabbit, you should definitely start a PO box 🥺🐝 I would love to send you a nice letter or a little something something Love your videos. You are a big inspiration

[@RattusRattus]

Thank you so much!!!🥺 I will start one soon probably!!! You are so kind - thank you for your support 🥺🥰🥺🥰

[@randomsenpai766]

You can actually dye over the bleach! I have a hoodie I bleached then tie dyed over the bleach I love it!

[@RattusRattus]

Ooh that’s great to know I’ll have to try it sometime !! ❤️ thank you for the tip 🥰