Fixing Clothes In My Closet |

[@coolirpa]

Make use of all this time you have at home by fixing up some old clothes! What video do you want to see next?

[@Hellooutthewindow]

Maybe more diys or fixing up/decorating old clothes? I’ve recently gotten into sowing and I literally want to cut up and transform every piece of clothing I own lol!!

[@mottebahner2867]

More quick fixes / thrifted transformations☺️

[@loela]

Part two please

[@LaineyBug2020]

I love when you take inspiration from overpriced fashion companies and show us how you make a better version for a lot less money! I also love thrifted transformations, sharing with us how to make amazing creations that let us look awesome without making rich companies richer, and helping cut down on waste!

[@shuharaahmed728]

Please do one to close up large/low necklines! 💗💗

[@vivikat3548]

That first shorts alteration with the elastic is genius! Definitely going to give that one a try.

[@lsvs7329]

I´d love to see all kinds of tiny alterations that make clothes either more fashionable or maybe alterations that make them fit better. Like for example: the best way to alter sleeves of a blazer so it fits you like it's professionally tailored or: things that can make a simple dress of shirt more interesting. I LOVE the thrifted transformations but some of them are too big a project for me personally so little things like adding straps are great!

[@applescruff1679]

Can we just talk about the black pants and the fact, that you own them for 8(!!) years 😱 mine usually die after one year of permanently wearing them 😅

[@Dumpknoedel]

Invest in some quality materials, really stiff denim, it will last you longer

[@Smile4ever14]

@@Dumpknoedel Does the invest in stiffer demin also work when you have thick tights and end up throwing out pants on a semi regular bases because of holes in the thigh area?

[@matildadegaard5130]

Bhavya Tanguturu usually yes. I used to get holes in my jeans when my thighs were thicker and that stopped when I invested in Levi’s. Even my friends with smaller thighs got holes in their jeans because the fabric sucked.

[@applescruff1679]

@@Dumpknoedel I thought about that... never had enough money before or could find some, that fit me. And somehow I thought, you also just pay for the brand's name with brand jeans - maybe I'll give it a try

[@staceyy6064]

@@Smile4ever14 have you tried iron on patches? I know where I get the holes so I put the patches in BEFORE the holes start, and it stopped that from happening. Also though, I do think investing in jeans get you a better quality that won't do that to you. Just because they are thicker so they need ALOT more "rub time" to become threadbare unlike cheap, thin jeans.

[@holycrappitsjo]

It never occurred to me to redye faded black jeans. This is such a great idea, thanks for sharing! I always have a pile of fixes that sit for WAY too long in my sewing room.

[@BrianShine7582]

For pants that have dye that runs, it can help to turn them inside out when washing. The dye will run back onto the pants and slow down the fading. ✌

[@hdew2811]

Make sure when you're hemming curtains that you measure the curtains on several points. Old houses can be a bit crooked, so your curtain can end up too long or short on one side!

[@damnfuckinterrorist]

That's what I've been thinking! And she's especially brave to use the same measurement on both curtains 😆

[@soyouzsoyouz]

I once hemmed my curtains and the result was all wonky despite all of my efforts. I never thought about crooked floor, you just made my day. Maybe I'm not that bad at hemming like I thought I was 😄

[@evlynmary4862]

If they come in a pair don’t assume the two are the same length either, have been rehanging some old curtains that used to be in our dining room and it turned out one was 1inch shorter than the other 🤷‍♀️

[@TUMunich]

Also you should always leave some extra material on the bottom because they often shrink in the wash causing them to hang at an awkward slightly too short length (I learned the hard way). This is why you should use a super coarse sticht but a slightly looser one (or just use curtain iron on stickers from ikea) so you can easily adjust them later on. I have found that curtains can sometimes shrink 1-3 inches in the wash (depending on high long they are and how often you wash them)

[@loela]

I want a part two

[@JuniperBronze]

This is exactly the type of video I was trying to find! My favorite fix was the sports bra! I wouldn't dare take on that beast but your explanation as you went along re-engineering that monster made so much sense. Now I'm giving all the ill-fitting bras I own in my closet THAT side-eye lmao. I hope you make more of these!

[@LaineyBug2020]

Watching you tailor clothes is always so inspiring! Everything you do looks so professional and high end couture, and having been with you on your journey from altering T-shirts on your floor, filmed with your laptop, to your current amazing style makes me so proud! That you still focus on thrifting and sustainability and sharing your tips and tricks to still look fabulous during these times of hardship is why you'll always be one of my favorite youtubers! Hope you and your wonderful family are staying safe, happy and healthy!

[@paulabiveson6336]

Thank you April for showing how to prolong the life of clothes we already own. That is the most sustainable method!

[@MrsLeBlanc14]

A trick I learned at my job (I do repairs on coveralls and pants and construction work shirts etc) for buttons is to double your thread so there’s four strands and then tie your knot at the end of your needle and thread. That way you only have to go through twice and it’s a really strong hold for the buttons.

[@rittj.1303]

I love seeing ways like these to extend the life of clothing! Maybe your next video could be on decorative mending, like patches, etc? Also would love to watch your videos captioned! It can be hard for me to process verbal instructions, so being able to read it while I'm watching would be awesome. Even without captions, I really enjoy watching your videos!

[@julierodgers9005]

I have been sewing for years. You still show me things I havent thought about.

[@sparrowgates8744]

the sports bra one is so helpful for me - they never feel like they fit me quite right!

[@oliviagreen8853]

That shorts hack is GENIUS! I always have to wear a belt because of the extra fabric at the belt area

[@sawsan7K]

I almost didn't click because I thought it was a 5-min craft video from the thumbnail. So glad I double checked the channel, very useful video 👌

[@melissaflores4047]

I have struggled to find jeans that would fit my waist and with your diy help, I can finally buy all these cute jeans from thrift stores and just customize them to my fit ! Yay thank you 🙏🏼😆

[@sweetsanna99]

Really love these types of videos that not only helps me fix problems I have, but it is easy enough that I can actually do it 😍

[@kellyliferos8332]

I think the sport top looks even better.

[@thehapagirl92]

The sports bra looks cuter than before!

[@angelegili693]

More thrifed transformations please. Doesn't matter the size (big / small Project), I just love to see you create something beautiful from something 'ugly'. You're always very creative! Thank you for inspiring us ❤️

[@WeOnlySayHelloReal]

Holy crap this first tip just changed my whole life THANK YOU!

[@nessalove]

😂😂😂 The sports bra/thong joke really took me out!!! Omg anyways this was a good reminder to take care of my faded clothes :) Thank you

[@HimeGabi]

I've been fixing up things too. Being home this long has made me get to some things I have been ignoring. I just repaired 4 bras that were out of commission cause the underwire was trying to get out. Then I refinished and re-seasoned my cast iron pans. Next I think I will take on my fabric stash by putting them on cardboard bolts.

[@laurenb8416]

That waistband hack for jeans is brilliant. My waist is thinner than my hips by a pretty substantial amount so rarely do pants fit around the waist, no matter how well they fit everywhere else. I will be doing this to all of my jeans and pants.

[@amellionideas9622]

You’re such an inspiration, April. I love the elastic add on to the shorts.

[@misbahkausar9413]

This channel is amazing, its a great help when you want to learn to sew things and great for new ideas.

[@coolirpa]

Misbah Kausar thank you!!!

[@smallfootprint2961]

Very creative; especially the sports bra. It helps give me confidence to do some repairs that I have set aside. Recently, I made a few shopping bags out of old drapes. They were perfect but I knew the person I was making them for, liked purple, so I decided to die them. Then, I realized that I needed to "fix" the dye. It was as expensive as the dye, so just a head's up that this process is expensive. Still, if that's what you want, and don't really want to buy new, it's worth it. Love your videos.

[@hee12hee34]

yo I am so impressed you can still fit into clothes from 8 years ago maaad respect

[@EugeniaCamina]

I love the quick fix on the denim trousers, I learned everything from my mum and she worked a complex alteration for that problem when your trick is actually very easy and a fantastic result!! Thanks!

[@Colley_co]

I didn’t think re-dyeing your pants would make that much of a difference! Wow!

[@KeySnow]

That bra actually looked so much cuter after you fixed it and it gave me ideas for some bras I like but never wear anymore!!

[@Claubuza]

As soon as you snipped off the racerback my mind said "thong" so I cracked up when your caption popped up.

[@metrovampiree]

This was an awesome video! I especially like the sports bra and re-dye of black pants. Time to fix my closet items that have been sitting in my DIY pile...

[@jessicatran2109]

I've been wondering about dying older black items! That's perfect!! Thank you!!

[@hunterj458]

You are amazing. It’s a pleasure to watch your channel.

[@nataliaj27]

these are so satisfying to watch 🦋

[@coolirpa]

Glad you enjoy them! :)

[@lillnelly84]

I love videos like this. Ive been meaning to fix up the clothes in my closet and this helps a lot.Thank you and you should keep doing clothes like this or fix clothes you receive in the mail

[@THESWEETERCLEANSE]

Omg i just found this channel and my life has changed ❤️

[@evelyn_r]

Lol the elastic adding into the waist is something I do a lot for my son: I tend to get larger pants because he’s growing so fast. Though I do it differently, I use the seam ripper to slash two holes, strategically placed behind the belt holders and very close zigzagged over to seal both the slash closed and the elastic in place 👍

[@lyrarchi1933]

Nice! Never would have thought to re-dye so I'm definetley going to do that!

[@emilyjose889]

You’ve inspired me to learn how to sew once online school is over!

[@hannahking3548]

I loved this video!! It's great to see some around the house type different projects.

[@mylena3086]

The sports bra looks so much cooler now very satisfying fixes

[@grandy2875]

I've been doing the elastic in the back of pants ever since I learned to sew, (at about 8 yrs old). As an hourglass bordering on pear-shape, every pair of pants I've ever owned have never fitted my waist properly. I do them by hand, I cut a "buttonhole" on the inside of the waistband at each side seam, insert the elastic, blanket stitch around the buttonhole catching the elastic as I go, then doing an opposing-side kind of whip stitch to close the buttonhole. The last time I was at the haberdashers (before all this craziness), I noticed they had elastic with little slits in it, to fit buttons through. This would be great to use in kids pants, for adjustable waists.

[@giaalvarado2063]

I love this video. Your creativity it awesome. But I love seeing you use it for repairs like these. Inspiration

[@rubyblack6682]

Make sure you’re wrapping your thread around the thread under the button a few times before going out the back and knotting it! It helps the button work a bit easier and with less tension to they’re harder to make cone off. Hope this makes sense.

[@verohzmarin]

Lol you could say that we did the same projects, I dyed my black garments, I fixed my oversized jeans and my bralettes :)

[@TVextremist91]

This is great! You should consider a series where you show how to remedy common clothes issues, like Help! My sweater is too short, or Help! There's a hole in my jeans.

[@kelseylovexoxo]

"looks like im sewing a thong" lmao i died!! & omg the black dye for jeans idea is genius I've never thought of that!!

[@1MinuteFlipDoc]

8:21 cool! well done!

[@brey3649]

I've been watching you for years and you've inspired me to sew. I just got my juki hzl-k and i am horrendous lol! I'm having so much fun and I can't wait to get as good as you are!

[@monyacormier3757]

Thanks April,gotta go dye my clothes that I have not done yet. Love your creativity!!😁

[@hambeastdelicioso1600]

My favorite tip for adjusting the curtains is to have my husband raise the hardware on the wall, lol. Also, for dyeing, throw your RIT out the window and go to dharmatrading.com for much better dyes.

[@darlingcat]

I learned some new things! I've never threaded a needle like that. And I didn't know to add dish soap and salt to a dye bath.

[@xnightdreamer]

I'd love to see you recreate that white blouse in one of your next t-shirt transformation videos?!!

[@LaineyBug2020]

Could you also show how to alter current high waisted jeans to low rise or hip hugging? I really miss wearing those with body suits or fitted shirts, I loved how it lengthened the torso, looked sort of vintage & showcased certain other assets, lol! Also, could you try making rag rugs out of your cabbage (scraps)? My grandma used to make them out of my grandpa's old clothes & we all still have many of them!

[@adriennesimpson9679]

I've done that with jean shorts. Love it.

[@tinnerste2507]

i love that shorts alteration tip i always strech out my pants cycling this should keep them from sagging after a few wears!

[@dymphygoossens]

Here is a tip for putting on buttons. I was taught to first do a few (two, three) stitches in the fabric to strengthen the link between the fabric and the buttons, and then use the next stitch to go into the button hole. If you have four holes, try doing it crossed, in stead of two parallel lines, so you will have a lot of strength in it to make sure the button could not fall off that easily. Source: worked in a grocery store which had gilets as part of the uniform. Lost plenty of buttons there.

[@seasaltkisses]

Absolutely love videos like this!! I would love to see more. I have some pants with a straight leg that I'd love to learn how to turn them skinny. Also how to resize tops to be smaller!

[@auomauom]

I love quick fixes! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@dorotheakinanthi3076]

Watching this video actually reminds me to re-dye a few of my pants. Thank you for the reminder April!😂

[@sekaihatsu]

Thank you for including the bra fix, it's just what I was needing! Since "try before you buy" can't be applied to clothes at this time, you kinda just have to cross your fingers, but this is a great idea.

[@linatilija1753]

I needed all of them so bad Thank you😍😍😍

[@ladydiamondprisca]

Loved this video!!

[@michellicious7812]

i wanted to do that too but no feeling for it at the moment hope your video will help to motivate me 😅👍🏾

[@whatnow8362]

Great idea with the sports bra. I have a couple I was going to give away but now I'll do what you did and save some $$$ Thanks!

[@giovannacarioca3538]

That's the encouragement I needed to fix all my clothes too kkkk

[@raquelellen3034]

I love your videos! You are my inspiration ❤👏👏👏

[@kellishepard7964]

Been doing the elastic trick in waistband on my jeans for 20 + years . Always agreat fix. Check to see if all your curtain panels are the same length , never assume they are equal from the store . They never are same . It affects how much is cut off the bottom .

[@rebeccacarse166]

I would love to see you show how to follow patterns for long vintage-style dresses?? ❤❤

[@trishfriesen8943]

Some of us have fluffed up in Quarantine...maybe how to make items of clothes bigger!!! Dress, shorts, tshirts etc...love your channel!!!

[@alexisrushlow9036]

This is something I have to do as well I have a pile eyeing me

[@coolirpa]

hahah yass!

[@sagithayang]

I'm going to fix my broken clothes after watch this. Thank you 😊❤️

[@MyMumMakes]

I agree! Very motivating

[@cameronwaters4831]

I’m excited to try some of these 👀🔥

[@coolirpa]

Yay! :D

[@xiadarling571]

I've heard of people hand sewing by only tying one side of the thread, but never had it explained! I always hand sew by threading the needle then getting both ends to the same length and tying them together at the end. Thinking about it, it probably uses a lot more thread than your way.

[@mikaelaherve5725]

With the extra fabric from the curtains you can make some tiebacks for the curtains.

[@MiaFernandes4]

I loved this video!! Can we have the "part 2"?

[@singingtick]

Use a cup of vinegar in the cold rinse to set the dye, and they won't fade as fast.

[@emiliamodrusan]

The most amazing thing is that you've had the same pair of jeans for 8 years!!! Mine get rips in the crotch after a year or two!!!

[@deniseloc1]

Great I'm going to dye some of my old favorite jeans

[@lolaloo.07]

still another useful content April. Gêting some ideas for my upcoming sewing videos as well!

[@madeleinespencer1739]

Such a good idea to re-dye your pants!

[@XSunnyHeartX]

What a good use of your time during isolation! Unforunately, my jeans rub between the thighs and not even the good quality ones last me long enough that I would get to dyeing them. Any idea how to fix rubbed up pants from the outside? If I iron something on, I usually do it from the inside so that only the stitches can be seen from the outside. But this isn't exactly nice either. A tip how to fix this would be cool. Also, I love your pink rubber gloves

[@xxx-il9dv]

Great idea on the pants waist! I have 2pr of pants with this problem Now I know how to fix them!

[@CosmicCandies]

Love this!

[@Solskin60Tina]

I am not good with three-quarter sleeves, so would like to see a video where you make longer sleeves. And also I could use advice on how to sew a dress larger than is in a non-stretch fabric 😊🙏🏻

[@hellohayels]

this was fun to watch :)

[@kittenatplay371]

I have so many dress pants that are great quality but big in the waist. I don’t have a sewing machine so I’m wondering if you could do a version of the jeans fix but do it by hand.

[@TheBaronessBlack]

KittenAtPlay no reason you can’t, and especially with dress pants you’ll have an easier time passing a needle through! Jeans can be tough to do by hand.

[@TUMunich]

You should also know that sewing jeans with a sewing machine is a lot harder since it can often make the needle break, if you don’t switch it to the correct type beforehand. with handsawing you can also use whatever thread you like since you can control how much you sew through the outside panel. (Or you can use an invisible Stich

[@angylsurfr]

Omgggg this was so helpful!! I was just trying to figure out how how to add an elastic waistband to a skirt i just bought. Do you have any tips for replacing old elastic waistbands that have lost their stretch?

[@Diasifan]

Panda Slippers ♡♡♡♡♡ !!!

[@quimenga]

That sports bra fix/upgrade was so well done!! I've been wondering what to do with one of mine that I didnt want to donate yet (unfortunatley it's not strappy but solid fabric, I'll figure it out lol)

[@clarenceodbody]

I swear to god i've heard black cat instead of black hat and i was like wAIT WHAT

[@jessahblanchard6515]

Can you make a video of how to alter overall denim? It's kind of long to me so I'm basically thinking of cutting off some portions on the bib but i'm not sure if it's the right thing to do. I'm new to sewing by the way. 😬

[@alishaqian8107]

Them panda slippers tho 😍

[@lz738]

Such a useful video!!! Thank you! As always, what I would like to see next is more upcycling and re-fitting videos for plus-sized bodies, because they are a lot harder to fit for, in my experience. (You must have some big-sized friends, don't you?)

[@feraguilar4175]

You can search for _plus size upcycled clothing_ there are some amazing girls doing great videos that I think you could enjoy

[@knittysong]

Brilliant fixes!! Which Project Runway machine are you using?

[@josephinewinter]

I nearly bought a sewing machine before Covid19. I also nearly bought a laptop and a freezer. But instead i bought a load of plane tickets!