Spring THRIFT FLIP | Making clothes fit my style (and my body) better!

[@Cindy-ef2vn]

That was like watching a baseball game where the first 3 pitches were all home runs. Absolutely stunning results.

[@PatternScout]

Haha I love this comment! Thanks!

[@joonmade]

THE DRESS!!! 🤩🤩🤩 Sorry, Calvin, but that is totally what that dress is meant to be! Looks amazing on you, with and without the godets. And the top is so cute as well! What a great summer staple, plus probably cute under a cropped cardigan. Great flips, Casey! Now I want to go thrifting…

[@PatternScout]

Thank you!!! So happy I went for it. Now I need somewhere to wear it! haha. These flips made me want to flip more items that I have in my mend pile! That tank would be so cute layered, too!

[@olivemd]

Loved this video. Now, I see what I could have done with those dresses that I gave to charity. Oh well, doesn’t matter. Someone will like them as is. Now, to redo a large baggy linen blouse into something I can wear. It was a clearance sale. Beautiful fabric. Edit: I like all your re-dos. They suit you much better.

[@PatternScout]

@@olivemd Thank you, Olive!

[@anitacollingwood4224]

I like the floral dress transformation. It definitely looks better than the original!

[@PatternScout]

Thank you!

[@erinvanhandel]

OMG the Freeze of Self-Doubt is so real! I love how the CK dress turned out. The pattern, a sort of "winter" floral with its black background, looks really nice with your skin tone and dark hair. P.S. The platform Tevas are the move, for sure!

[@PatternScout]

Thank you so much! Really glad I got that dress and did the flip!!

[@natalie4714-t7s]

When I look for a thrift flip video, THIS is what I mean. So helpful.

[@drinab3430]

Love what you did - you really transformed both dresses into gorgeous pieces and the jeans are perfect!

[@PatternScout]

Thank you so much! Excited to wear them out n about!

[@laheebk]

I really like how you share your thoughts while making the garments, it’s like talking to myself while sewing lol ❤❤❤❤

[@maryegerton6848]

I loved all of them. You fixed those jeans quite proper. You are the only other person I have ever seen try stuff on inside out to pin it to perfection before sewing it, besides myself. Very well done. 😃

[@PatternScout]

Thank you! That jeans alteration has been my go-to for years!

[@deborahdonnelly8423]

My mother used to put clothing she was making our dresses.

[@rhondapelletier2141]

Me too!!

[@meadowc8197]

I love watching you do what I want to do with my one-day old sewing maching. Goal: up cycle thrifted clothes.

[@retroredo9850]

2nd video after I subscribed. Watched your video about making an folding ironing pad. One thing I learned over 5 decades of sewing and doing alterations as my body type yonung and now old is always estimate up an inch. I do a lot of empire seam alterations to many tops. One I;m short so shortening at waist or empire line is so much easier than trying to hem a knit. I learned on a straight stitch only Singer. I learned to add at least one inch even if you include a seam allowance and especially a top that has sleeves ADD an INCH for raising your arms! If you need length, as I usually attach bottom and back together for an elastic casing, an adjustment can be made by not making both sides a one inch seam allowance. You can attach with one folded for that. Wiggle room! Also no matter what happens below the but line like with sleeeves I only work on the fit to the armhole. In my older age I dont show my bat wings so often making lace sleeves to replace tshirt cap sleeves. I only trace the cap and leave the sleeve square which when worn like that is a slight bell. I decide after top is done if tapering it, gatherng it, gathering with ruffle and so on.

[@kathymcconville6428]

All so cute and really you. Ahh, the super power of sewing! Loved the dress and how you made a fix when it was too tight. Very inspiring.

[@PatternScout]

Thank you! Sewing is definitely a super power! And adding the side panels...I've had to do that at least a handful of times to make something work, haha.

[@annarodriguez9868]

I'm new to your channel and love what I have seen. I'm an experienced sewer and I appreciate how you share your "mistakes" and how you showed how you have corrected your errors. I'm 76 and don't need much for myself, but my younger friends who still have many events to attend will benefit from thrifting and redesigning and I would be very happy to help them all. I'm subscribing just because you have a great way of encouraging and teaching.

[@aspatzle827]

So nice to see the thrift shopping first and the flips - I would love to see that for every season.

[@aimeeb.5683]

I would say “you missed your calling as a model” -but you’re doing it 🔥 Not to mention your architect-like strategies that really set your channel apart. I only occasionally sew or do alterations, but your channel gives a lot of style inspo as well! You really got it all 💕

[@PatternScout]

Aw STAHHP!! Thank you, that is so nice! Glad you are enjoying the channel :)

[@bibleartjournalingwithlisa7723]

I love how the first dress turned out. It really suits you .

[@awishtostitch1543]

Wow!!! All of these flips are so impressive - you can't even tell the jeans have been altered, the burgundy dress looks like it was always meant to be a cropped peplum top, and the CK dress! 😍😍😍 It suits you SO well - the style and the colours - what an amazing find! And I loved the bit where you froze - so much of my sewing process involves me freezing while I try to think about what I'm doing and if I'm doing it right etc 🤣👍

[@weaver7249]

They look so nice. Your cute little figure dose not hurt. You are so inspiring.

[@USVeganTraveler]

Awesome! I'm 5' tall and getting ready to tear (literally) into my wardrobe. Everything I buy is too big so this should be fun. Thanks for the educational tutorial.

[@AM-dm1pl]

That dress would have made a super cute 2 piece set too. Maybe even as pants

[@varieta9466]

I love to sew and love to repurpose stuff. The flowery fabric reminded me of a DOLCE & GABBANA dress I saw, which was ruched on the sides all the way down. Form fitting but the ruching makes it seem less tight…. Haha. Your redo looks very pretty! I would do a slit on the sides of the maxi dress just for movability. Leaving it maxi adds versatility to your wardrobe!! Lots of very casual “every day” maxis out there! You do such a great job!! Bravo! Consider doing a lil modeling on the side! ❤️👵🏻

[@PatternScout]

Thanks so much! If I leave it long, I may need to add the slit for movability like you mentioned. Appreciate your kinds words! :)

[@aliliveswellonless]

I especially loved the dress flip. It's given me inspiration for a similar shaped dress where I've cut the bodice off but am stumped how to proceed. I hadn't thought of gathering the top, I was too focussed on the skirt! 🙂

[@PatternScout]

Thank you! That dress flip ended up being my fave. And it was relatively quick (minus my sizing snafu haha).

[@purzelmeier7966]

Wow, das Kleid sieht sooo schön aus. Auch die Hose und das Top finde ich Klasse! 👏

[@lindamills5377]

the dress is my favorite and I think you should keep it long - it looks great

[@sallystapleton4237]

I love all the changes you made…the only thing I would do Is make a short figure hugging skirt from the fabric left after making the top. You could wear it separately or together for a cute look…well done on saving the dress 🤦🏼‍♀️😮‍💨 xx

[@PatternScout]

Thanks, Sally! A little skirt out of that leftover fabric would be so cute (maybe a little wrap skirt!).

[@jemmi7577]

The dress is my fave. Gotta say I think it looks GREAT and I hope you don't shorten it. I think long doesn't have to mean too "dressy".

[@PatternScout]

Thanks, Jean! I will live with it for a little while longer, I do think it is so pretty long!

[@amikrenzel5788]

All 3 pieces look great. The dress looks amazing. I would keep it long for your trip and wear it to dinner, then revisit shortening maybe next season.

[@PatternScout]

That is a good idea! I feel like I need to get at least one wear out of it before chopping it again! haha

[@taraandtori]

I just discovered your page and am obsessed! I recently broke out my brother sewing machine I have from when I was a kid that I used in a quilt making class with my grandma. My intention is to start altering and making my own clothes! I struggle so much with shopping because of my curvier figure and just come to realize i just need to make my own or at least start to alter what I already have to fit me better so I don’t look like a garbage bag in all my clothes lol. Im obsessed with your style and can’t wait to get started! I feel like we have similar body types (I recently lost 40lbs) accept I have a large bust. I really want to figure out a way to make tops dresses etc where I don’t have to wear a bra! I’ve always been insecure about my breasts and always hid them. We’ll hide no more! I want to be able to show a little something in a tasteful way while still being comfortable! I would love to see a video on how to provide maximum support in tops and dresses where I don’t have to where a bra. I’m 28 and want to start dressing like hahah. Would love to see a corset top too! I feel like they’re super in right now.

[@marionannmacredie]

Wow 40 lb that’s fabulous. I stopped wearing a bra years ago . I’m finding the shirred tops really comfortable and they support too. And I discovered shirring was so simple yet I was afraid of trying it🧡

[@elzinawhite3199]

Excellent!!!

[@michellemabelle100]

Oh wow, that dress turned out absolutely perfectly! I was as apprehensive as you were when you cut into it but wow, it is perfect. Love the jeans and the dress-to-shirt flip too.

[@PatternScout]

Haha, I had SO many moments of "oh crap, here we go!" when cutting up that dress! Really happy with the end result...and glad it all worked out! Thanks so much for watching!

[@margaretroberts6258]

Those thrift flips were absolutely amazing! You did a bang up job! The dress turned out soooo lovely!

[@angelaboyle233]

Hi, I love all these flips....you have given me loads of ideas. I am now feeling more confident about flipping a long summer dress into a maxi skirt. Thanks for your inspiration. ❤

[@lorindachristine3291]

So, so, so relieved to know I'm not the only one who ends up with clothes just that tiiiiny but too small. 😅 Thanks for teaching us how to bring in a waist! Such helpful information!

[@PatternScout]

Definitely not alone on that one! :) Thanks for watching!

[@АнастасияВ.Ананьина]

I was very sceptical at first, but the alterations turned out just great!!!

[@anniefeng3795]

wow i love that first dress!!! I personally would have loved the bodycon style but regardless it's gorg!! I hattteee modifying and wearing jeans. But that top and dress WOW

[@ilovehandmadestuff]

i think the first dress really look good when it cuff your bum. it is really nice compared to flowly! love it

[@druidriley3163]

Really liked how that long dress turned out. I wish my tailor would do what you did to the jeans. I take them in with a wide waist, they just slap some darts on the waist line and call it a day, which is unsightly and does not fit comfortably.

[@bowerbirdstyle7661]

Great flips! The dress looks so much better, the pants fit perfectly and the top with peplum is gorgeous.

[@suzyhair1158]

Love the idea of flipping/repurposing clothes. You've done a stellar job!

[@PatternScout]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@katewill9876]

They were all amazing. My favorite was the dress.

[@marionannmacredie]

Wow they are all gorgeous! I love the length of the dress as the fabric is so incredible ! If you put the slit in you could walk better. And the white shirt makes it casual too. It doesn’t look dress up as the floral isn’t too dressy. A fab dress for casual or dressy💞

[@CarolleVincent]

This is just the second video that I've watched. I absolutely love this. It's going to be a marathon pattern scout watching day! I have so many things that I've been wanting to recreate in my closet!

[@PatternScout]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching! :)

[@ManOfMonism]

That's not too tight 😁 You're fine! That looks SO good! The model must have been expensive to hire. She's so good-looking! 😉

[@marykaren7542]

The dress is my fave transformation!

[@vanessamckay1517]

Since you told me about the "nippies" I have purchased for myself and I love, love ,love them too. Thank you

[@PatternScout]

Yay! I have a nippies convert! :) they are so handy!

[@jenniferthompson9212]

Absolutely love what you did!😍 You've got yourself a New Subscriber!!!

[@PatternScout]

Yay! Thank you!

[@sarahp.8518]

looks great! Love what you did with the long dress, you look gorgeous!

[@PatternScout]

Thank you! That is so nice!

[@JohnetteHaines]

Love the flower dress the best

[@JoletteRoodt]

I love the music you chose for the ill-fated cutting scene 😂 Totally saved it though! I also like the fabric of the dress-that-is-now-a-top - keen to see what you do with the skirt part.

[@PatternScout]

Thanks, Jolette! :)

[@santisanti8386]

The dress and the top are gorgeous!

[@scouthunterspaceman]

hi scout! I know that paralyzing fearful moment before cutting a flip. I’ve been lugging around two pairs of leggings that I want to turn into looooong over the heel yoga leggings. and I just put them on the work surface and put them away again. I’m so scared to mess them up. if I mess them up then I’ll have 0 leggings and at that point I can’t even donate them the method I’m thinking is to cut the legging at a diagonal, then insert fabric from the second pair of leggings and that’ll give me the length to go from high water leggings to looong long leggings. all your flips look really good in the end, favorite was the jeans 👖

[@marshadimond441]

Fabulous designing Casey. All 3 remakes came out beautiful. I would not have given that long dress a second look in the store. It turned out really pretty.

[@PatternScout]

Thank you, Marsha!

[@Islander1668]

I love what you did with the dress!

[@denisestone9119]

I like them all; my favorite would be the top

[@vanessamckay1517]

All 3 turned out amazing, I need to go thrifting....the dress turn into a top was my favorite. It was nice to watch you take the jeans in.....makes sense how to do it now!❤

[@calliebolstad1345]

These are great! And loved the white shirt with your dress.

[@karynbray1004]

Your channel was suggested to me by the KZbin algorithm and I am so pleased that it did. I have only watched 2 of your videos so far and I excited to see others. So many of the other videos I try to watch on KZbin are making such (and I am about to insult) juvenile clown clothing or thrift flipping into cute items but then layering up with clashing patterns! Ugh!

[@PatternScout]

Thanks, Karyn! Glad you found my channel! :)

[@ButterflyWingRose]

The dress looks SO good on you 😃

[@katiebeantown7355]

The dress is everything. It’s perfection

[@yvettefeyjoo-booth2670]

Wow!, nice work on these outfits. Bravo Casey you never disappoint with your videos. Thank you! 👏🏼👏🏼

[@PatternScout]

Thanks so much, Yvette! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@jenniejackson9297]

I love thrift store hacks. These turned out very cute. Great job love your videos. You’re the real deal.TY👍🏽🩷

[@paulaneary7877]

wow, great job on all of these! The dress sure looks better, I love it. The pants fit you perfectly, and the top is so cute! Thank you for the video! Love all of these!

[@rosariacarlostella9105]

I live all your hacks here. Such great results. Re the first dress, I was thinking it would be very nice shorter as well. By the way… you could definitely pull it off wearing it contoured as well. You have a lovely figure 😊

[@kimberlyholt8433]

New to your channel and Subscribed today! Exactly the content I was looking for, finding a piece you love, and making it work. I recently started wearing my "dressier" clothes because I got tired of never wearing them. You can keep your maxi dress or any dress casual with your comfort sandals or a pair of sneakers. I also pair my dressy tops with jeans or a jean skirt and casual shoes. I have a trunk full of thrift flips that I work on as time allows. Thanks again, and keep creating!

[@PatternScout]

Awesome! Thanks so much for subscribing and welcome to the channel! :)

[@Cocoandindy]

You're so clever! They all look fantastic ~well done.

[@graceisonline]

The dress came together beautifully!

[@PatternScout]

Thank you!

[@ZL3xtr4]

Aw 😊 the dress top flip came out so cute. 🥰

[@MariaSantos-dz9lh]

I really loved all alterations. My fav was the dress!!!!

[@PatternScout]

Thank you!

[@vickithompson1840]

Wow they look fab, what great finds. I love the little too and like you said so simple. The next time I go to a charity shop I’m going to be looking with new eyes 🤗🤗🤗

[@PatternScout]

Thanks, Vicki! I love going thrifting this time of year, because there is so much thrift flip potential for spring and summer makes!

[@detectivejellysquish]

these are cute! id totally wear these, even as a highschooler. you make nice clothes

[@lesleywatkins1172]

Love your design changes. I really liked the dress as it was but when you changed it you made it look so much better! The top is simply beautiful! 😊

[@PatternScout]

Thank you so much! The dress definitely more me now!

[@tanyaellis5433]

I absolutely loved what you did to the dresses. The jeans i loved as well. Now I know what to do with the jeans to take the waist band in. I dont have a favourite one. They are all fabulous. xx

[@PatternScout]

Thanks, Tanya! I have to do that alteration on so many jeans! It is a game changer for finding great pants and making them fit 🙌

[@DLBard-bv2nd]

Could you turn the dress inside out and sew a one inch wide casing just under the bust line and put a cord in the case to pull it to gather the fabric like an empire dress? 🙂

[@SeamsLikeAGoodIdea]

For looks alone, I love that red dress but IRL my favorite transformation is the jeans!!!!!!!!! I need to watch the other video carefully and do it myself to about a million pairs of jeans. Thanks for a great video, Casey!

[@PatternScout]

Thank you! Yes, being able to alter the waist on pants is a game changer!

[@lanawolf5681]

Great video. I really need to alter all of my jeans. Can you please do before and after, side by side pics/video. It would be nice to see what the alterations fixed. Thank you.

[@terriiii8785]

The floral dress is PERFECT!!!!!!!

[@PatternScout]

Thanks!! :)

[@zephyraK]

Thanks for your vlog! You inspired me to make my first thrift-flipped item today. It was really fun and was encouraged by your 'just-go-at-it' mentality, thanks!

[@PatternScout]

Ah I love knowing that! Thanks so much for watching and sharing!

[@sheilaann8761]

The Jeans transformation is a real eye opener for me ! Love all the flip’s..Thank you ..really inspiring.

[@PatternScout]

Yes! I have to do this to almost ALL the jeans I buy. Very handy alteration to know!

[@mrsell4441]

Fantastic and very creative. I love buying pre-loved but very often there’s not much in my size that I love. Usually larger sizes are available in good quality and beautiful pieces.

[@PatternScout]

Thank you! I know that larger sizes are a little more scarce in general, which is unfortunate!

[@katmccrystal]

I love all the flips! I think I would try to make short skirts out of the fabric left over from both dresses! So cute.

[@PatternScout]

Thank you! Definitely thinking of making a cute skirt with the mauve fabric!

[@danalane2508]

I’m new to your channel and I’m really enjoying it. You are so down to earth and your so easy to understand. I like how you show the way you make things to fit your body. I’m looking forward to checking out more of your videos!

[@PatternScout]

Welcome! Thank you so much! :)

[@Suid-Afrika67]

I really enjoyed this one. My fav is the dress, the empire style is so me. I'm a dress girl. I did not have a vision for the top you wanted to make, but how surprised was I to see it turned out perfectly!!

[@PatternScout]

So glad you liked it! I'm excited to wear the dress...glad it all came together! Thanks, Renate!

[@PsychicKathleen]

You're inspiring me! I went to a Thrift shop last week and bought a beautiful stretch lace dress - stained, and far too small. I cut it up for the stretch lace which was beautiful (ironically a Ralph Lauren too!) and have attached it to the yokes on my front and sleeves of my Fraser sweat shirt. I've been making up some UPF clothing for the summer (I'd highly recommend making up a few poncho/cover ups in UPF fabric for your next trip to the beach to wear over top of your lovely new sundress and tank!) because they are incredibly $$$ to buy and rather uninteresting as well. Loved your flips! They look gorgeous on you.

[@PatternScout]

So glad you're inspired! Love the lace repurposing, so smart. Thanks so much for watching!!

[@stephenscorzo]

The tevas tie the dress up very well...

[@leannewith3]

You are so inspiring! I need to pick up my sewing game. My shape and style are so hard to buy for, altering things myself would be much better.

[@cozycasasmr4510]

You know your style so well! Impressed with that first dress transformation! I'm going to do something similar today thanks for the inspo!

[@PatternScout]

Thank you! Glad you are feeling inspired by this!

[@janejohnson8174]

Love thrift flips!!!!❤

[@kathybellamy5207]

Fabulous job on these three! Really impressed with the jeans.

[@PatternScout]

Thank you!

[@deborahb9152]

Brilliant thrift idea! Thank you!

[@lisamartin2143]

Recently found your channel and I really enjoy your advice. I’ve sewn for years and I am learning so much. Now I know why patterns don’t fit me well. Great flips! I don’t have a favorite but the jeans are great.

[@PatternScout]

Thanks so much, Lisa! Glad you found me :)

[@barbarabelloni]

The dress turned out so nice!

[@PatternScout]

Thanks! :)

[@lorieburtt592]

Very nice! I actually think that the fit of the long dress might be better WITH the godets than it would have been if you had just tapered it out initially. There’s something about the grain of the fabric, or maybe the structure added by the extra seams for the godets, but I think it is actually an even better result because of the godets. Just lovely!

[@PatternScout]

Thanks! I've used that trick a few times and it has always worked well!

[@danniefrenchpea63]

I love all three flips! The dress is amazing! 💖 Thank you so much for sharing your video 🙏 it's very motivating 👍

[@PatternScout]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@clairecrain5560]

Do you have a previous video re: how to sew the insert (godet; more specific info…)? And I ♥️ video content re: flipping thrift clothes; so good for the budget AND highly satisfying to create new visions for an item “already done.” Keep them coming!

[@PatternScout]

I don't have a video for that, but it is just sewn as a wedge into the slits that I opened in the side seams. Thanks for watching and letting me know you like the thrift flips! :)

[@littlelady7843]

Love all three flips. The dress to tank top is so easy ! The tank top is so cute! I am going through my old dresses to see whether I can flip one to make some use out of if instead of just getting rid of it. Thanks.

[@PatternScout]

Yes!! I see dresses all the time that I think would be cuter as tops. And I mostly wear jeans with cute tops, more than dresses 🙌

[@littlelady7843]

@@PatternScout Agreed. On the other hand, I have cut out two pretty skirts from two dresses with tops didn't fit me well. Both dresses had elastic in the waist area, super easy to cut off the tops and sew up the waist and turn into skirts. I have been wearing both skirts a lot more since. It is a lot of fun to flip clothing with flaws to new favorites.

[@kimberlypiter8718]

I can’t think of anything you could have changed, it all looks fabulous on you. You give me courage to try and flip a garment, thank you❤

[@PatternScout]

You can do it! :) And thank you so much!

[@joannew2040]

Blue Jean ❤

[@prosie1968]

I love to sew and I love to thrift flip even better. Thanks for the inspo!

[@PatternScout]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@gailvandenberg546]

thanks for doing thrift flips.

[@AannshaJones]

This was such an inspiring video thank you. And as someone who's only just bought a sewing machine, I'm really excited to go op-shopping and flip some thrift clothes! I also appreciate that you showed how you fixed your mistake and yet also ended up with a beautiful dress. I'm subscribed and looking forward to your upcoming videos.

[@PatternScout]

Thank you so much for subscribing! Glad you enjoyed it, and happy thrifting! :)

[@jennythomas3208]

Lovely, very motivational! You're inspiring me to do likewise. Thank you

[@PatternScout]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!