Transforming Old Clothes In My Closet | Coolirpa

If years have passed and you still haven't worn some clothes in your closet, it's time to give them a new life! Instead of donating mine and buying new clothes, I decided to just change up what I already owned to SAVE MONEY and have a NEW wardrobe. Hope you enjoy :) #diyfashion #reuse #coolirpa
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[@iHeartSoCal17]

Do i know how to sew? No. Will i ever learn to sew? Also no. BUT HERE I AM. IN LOVE WITH YOUR VIDEOS. 😂

[@towandaatasteoffashion]

ValUsc Right! Same here

[@annymus4502]

You can!

[@annymus4502]

TOWANDA the STYLIST You can!

[@marymaria3587]

🤣🤣Right?!

[@drghdrgh1140]

I can't sew but my seamstress is reasonable

[@randijohnson3806]

The pants from Thailand look so comfortable!

[@coolirpa]

Randi Johnson they are 😍 I love them!

[@coifdlove]

Randi Johnson omg they are!!! Harempants.com Have a variety of them but I’m sure you pay find some cheaper someone else - maybe

[@anitaevanger8068]

Im from Thailand. I really dont like them but my husband from the US has bought 3 because the guy likes it so much

[@nooisebots]

Would love to see a video with some of your failed projects, and maybe watch you redo it

[@KellieMcRaeHurricaneInHeels]

So funny, I agree. I am learning to sew and one of my friends was making a bag that didn't act right, she just cut away a little of this, adjusted a little of that and to see that was so liberating lol It let me know that mistakes don't have to be permanent, you can make some cool things from the mistakes.

[@paulg6527]

You should make videos of going into other people's closets and transforming clothes they want to get rid of into something fresh.

[@GooglyEyes89]

Paul G Web series idea!!

[@abby6th]

Like a sewing What Not to Wear 😂

[@channieluvspeaches]

good idea❤❤

[@karleecraziness9216]

I would sign up for that series in a heart beat

[@jws1948ja]

I do not sew any more, but I love watching your programs. I remember all of the good things I sewed.

[@djmindy]

Girl this gave me marge simpson vibes. Remember that episode when she gets that really expensive pink suit and keeps tailoring and altering it to other pieces. Love your creations!!!

[@AnnikaVictoria24]

Minjee YES

[@TheLateNightSnack]

You are so frugal with your fabric. No waste! Love it!

[@russia1516]

I Love that you are not a shallow girl and thru your skills you are also saving money 💰.

[@deanna_0037]

Just WOW! I love how you look at an item and see what it can be and then make it happen. Love it! Bravo! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤❤❤

[@coolirpa]

Thank you! :D

[@lorenamedinalm]

SO TALENTED!!! One dress turned into two tops...great idea!!! Beautiful and Smart you are April 👍🏼👍🏼👌🏼👌🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️❤️🥰🥰😁

[@towandaatasteoffashion]

loamda27 Yes she is 💗

[@cutiepieforeverc]

This is wonderful! So environmentally sustainable to alter the clothes you already own instead of promoting fast fashion and tossing away clothes you no longer like! Bravo!

[@naoisemck1456]

I love these types of videos!! It’s good to find ways of renewing old clothes rather than buying new ones!

[@aquaticangel3380]

I am just addicted to watching these, it gives me this sudden creative boost and I love it. I can’t do anything with that creativity, but it’s there!

[@Babeeex]

You are very skilful; I love the way you just pick up the fabric & sew, without pinning or tacking - just the way I do it (except it works for you!)

[@maringmeikajik5599]

Love the floral top 😍 i wish i have a magic hand like yours 😩

[@towandaatasteoffashion]

Shawmila Army Me to 💗

[@hapihomandbyutitu5539]

You can start practicing if you have a barbie doll..

[@anthonymarrequin1819]

Whats it called?

[@impinkiepiuwu1832]

I really love how you transformed 1 into 2

[@ronaanativo4163]

WOW 2 BLOUSES AND LOVELY COLOR TOO

[@LaineyBug2020]

Love it! I keep seeing adds for these wrap dresses that you loop around one shoulder, wrap it around & loop it over the other. I thought, maybe you could make them out of old sheets from the thrift store with funky patterns? If you could make some as a test run, that would be awesome!

[@alyssar272]

Buying old sheets from the thrift store is NEVER a good idea unless they're in an unopened package

[@marikotrue3488]

I love this channel. While my tailoring skills are minimal, I have successfully altered 4 tees and shirts from the enthusiasm and great instructions on these videos. Thank you!

[@camellia8625]

absolutely love the last top

[@sarahdeason493]

Love all your transformations . The floral fabric used for the last 2 is especially pretty ... Glad you repurposed it for 2 different tops...You are the cutest !! Thanks for all your fabulous ideas !!!

[@katchaish]

Wow! The first diy is such a great idea. 😁✨ It’s so simple and easy. I have a dress that has a high neck too and I notice I don’t wear it as much either but it’s too cute to get rid of. Thanks for the video! 💕

[@coolirpa]

Kate I know right! Thanks for watching ❤️❤️☺️

[@JDPewPewPew]

Thank you for that final unobstructed shot of everything you made!

[@dimatadore]

I prefer the background music used on this channel more than the goofy ones used on bigger channels tbh.

[@nancypeteja6560]

2 shirts from one garment. A headband from the scraps! 😉👍💖

[@sonyaj66]

Love the transformations; the finished items all look delightful and flattering on you! I must say that those pants - and the way you've styled them with the shirt - I love the most! Talk about both stylish and comfortable...and something my 53-y.o. self could wear. I also just want to thank you for all these videos - since finding your channel, and a couple of others - I've been inspired to do more sewing and specifically, modifying or completely re-purposing both thrift store clothes and those from my own wardrobe. Keep up the great work!

[@Unteroffizier]

Looks like some up-cycling tips for unwanted clothes, or to modify your existing wardrobe.

[@wfu321]

The last one is so pretty

[@KerenHMorales]

I honestly have never used a sewing machine but I love watching you transform old pieces into new ones

[@maliaanise936]

I wish plus sized creators made videos like yours. Not that your vidoes arent great id just love to see someome revamp plus size clothes like you do.

[@hngroove3384]

It would be the same process but maybe focusing more on the support but the cuts would be similar.

[@ChoccoCookie]

Same! Always struggling in finding plus size diy videos!:(

[@juliagoolia72]

So glad you could make those pants work, you can tell they are gorgeous

[@hweiyilee6559]

What is super impressive is how you managed to still fit into the clothes you had from years ago!! Especially love the floral top transformation and the pic on your Instagram.

[@lindawarren3920]

All 3 came out great

[@TheCraftyMagnolia]

That drapey cami turned out gorgeous! I love chiffon.

[@mariaelenasantiago3313]

Pretty blouse. Your so talented and creative.

[@rachellynncreates2703]

I love that you made the dress into a top! Loose and flowy and beautiful! Inspired me to work on a dress that I love and yet is a bit to short!

[@marykay55]

The high neckline has a more sophisticated look than the lower one. I liked the higher neckline on you better than the lower one.

[@nahidatalukdar7062]

So many inspiration through this video the only problem is I don’t know how to sew

[@rachellynncreates2703]

Nahida Rayyan sheikh withwendy has some really good what you need to get started videos.

[@Ash-xx5zd]

Sooooo good. And glad you kept the floral fabrick. It is a great design!!

[@sallysigler727]

Although I’ve always been one to figure out how to alter clothes to make them fit me better, I’m not as talented as April. She is a professional seamstress, and very creative. Lots of good ideas and tips from watching her! Everyone should rethink articles of clothing before hauling them off to Goodwill who just makes money on the stuff we discard!!

[@jadeholland6342]

Love the cowl neck!

[@juliefox77]

Super fun! I'd love for you to include additional details such as (1) what stitch length and type you used (2) how to decide how much elastic to use and how to sew it where everything lays evenly. The more technical details the better!

[@Fitandfab192]

Would love to be able to use my old clothes and tons of fabrics I have. This is my number 1 skill to get this year. You make it look soo easy and fabulous

[@tammydeplata2526]

something off about that first refashion. the alignment of the chest/underarm area was wonky but 3 out of 4 ain't bad; especially when the remaining 3 were so amazing!

[@rhoannie02]

Ohmyyyy! You’re close to 2M subscribers April! Time flies so fast, it seemed only yesterday when you celebrated the 1M with that amazing fashion show 😊 You really deserve all that love because your content is worth watching, product of skills and passion 🥰

[@JackieBarkley27]

Look at that gorgeous Diamond 💍! So happy for you !!!

[@PiisaMahlaga]

Love your videos! For marking the cloth with soap....What i like to do is wash hands with a bar of soap for a long time, each time palms together to make the soap into a very thin oval with sharp edges(dont know if that made sense) and use that to mark things. Easier than using a huge bar. Ps! Congrats on the engagement!!!

[@janinapink5495]

I love to sew since I was small like 8yrs old. I made sexy tops for my friends and even dresses for my dolls like matchy matchy😅 until I become a mom I am sewing ootds for my little girl, and take note all are my handmade. No sewing machine 😁 it's a lot of work but I love it. Keep inspiring april❤️

[@MonikEdVs]

I love the pink dress 😍

[@marnipearson1108]

LOVE how you got 2 tops out of one dress! Got some inspiration for re-sizing/re configuring some items now that I am losing some serious weight.

[@lovelyalli4761]

I love the floral tank!!! It came out so cute 😍😍😍 thank you for sharing your great ideas! ❤️ we love them!

[@princessazndoll6997]

I love your fashion designs.💕💕

[@towandaatasteoffashion]

Brown sugar Doll Yes me to 💗

[@Chalatekita]

The last top was my favorite. I've been looking for something like that at the clothing stores without result

[@MaeleighMoon]

OMG THE LOOP TURNER! I didn't know such a tool existed. Stoked!

[@tissuepaperbutterfly]

That top you made with the extra fabric was so cute and such a good idea!.

[@tweetscotchy1093]

You are so inspiring! I used to donate clothes I never wear, but now I’m trying to repurpose them myself. Thanks!

[@judychapman1868]

April, those blouses are so cute!!! Judy

[@maggie1000]

Omg you should do a “failed thrift flips” video! I think it would just be funny to see if you’ve had any disasters throughout thrift flipping so many things

[@AmbitiousJemzAstrology]

I love transformation videos. You are so educated, professional, neat and creative. Thank you for taking the time to create and edit these videos for us.

[@bettyymartinez1794]

I Used To Watch Your Vidoes And Life Got In The Way & W Two Babys I Sayed Bye To Tutorials. .. but Now I Found You ! Always Loved Your Videos 💗

[@PhilaArtistry]

So much creative!

[@KellyBeth]

Those pants are amazing! I also love that you made two tops out of the dress!

[@rebeccamingie3181]

I challenge you to recreate an Edith Head original worn by famous Hollywood personalities. You have as much talent as Ms. Head.

[@abigailforsmark6226]

I love how the tank top turned out! Super cute

[@user-fi3fj8dn5s]

Loved the pants!

[@leticiathomas2415]

Yes! Love it, inspiring me to start sewing again, thank you April 😊

[@handmakingmel3750]

I love that floral fabric and can totally see why you wanted to make something else out of it with that excess fabric 😍 Another great video!

[@magdalenaklara4297]

The last one

[@sobreira-martyndesign3317]

i love this concept! With the garbage that's ending up in our landfills; it's a great idea to give clothes in our own closet a second life.

[@Hellnogizmo]

I LOVE the last shirt! So adorable and that fabric is gorgeous!

[@lilip8553]

Je suis française et je n’aime pas particulièrement la couture mais j’apprécie beaucoup regarder t’es vidéo, je comprends pas tout en même temps je parle très mal anglais 😝 Mais t vidéo reste quand même compréhensible et facile à suivre Bravo 👏 Kiss from France 😘

[@brendaleewhitaker8826]

Just wanted to let you know where I found some great prices on some material. Walmart what's left from fabric rolls like $4- for 4 yards and $3- for 3 yards and a lot of great deals for other sewing supplies and don't forget to check out the clearance section for other things that you might need. God bless you guys and take care love ❤️ all the sewing tips you give me...❤️❤️❤️😇😇😇🍀🍀🍀 Keep on sewing and doing what you do best.

[@DebbieOre]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! It was like you read my mind, I've been searching & searching for current diy transformation videos and you came THROUGH!

[@sapnagurung242]

Great idea

[@mariannerady1137]

Could you maybe make a video like this for a friend who is a size 10? It would help me understand which shapes I can use that fit me. I feel like many things fit your slim body and I have fewer options. Or rather I have to go with different cuts to flatter mine. Love you!

[@PaperLandings]

Always so amazed at how you think of different pieces. Great job, as always!

[@coolirpa]

Jen C thank you 😊

[@intofineart]

Beautiful draping on the tank top.

[@esmeraldaleal4911]

Can you do a KZbin video on transforming rompers into different styles. Absolutely love your channel

[@lesisbest11]

i love those pants!

[@PinkieSugar]

Great ideas! Love the designs, and so informative.

[@P.C._Thingh]

I had to compliment in your videos, it’s crazy amazing and just made me very relaxed and all believe in creativity and skills. Thank you really needed it. Over all your tutorial video is very therapeutic to me. For someone who wants to make use of free time, your guidance is amazing.❤️🤘🏼

[@randalhutahyli8788]

The last two tops where so cute but I think if you made that dress into a two piece set if would have been cuter

[@TMX369]

Love it!!! So creative!💓 I cannot wait to start sewing again.

[@ninajones9924]

Love your videos! I happen to notice the beautiful ring...are you engaged?

[@navatarek4327]

Yes she engaged to her boyfriend Eric !❤❤

[@conniefightsback1158]

Donnina Jones lol you guessed her next video

[@MLLL1234]

Looking beautiful and loving all the designs too!!! 💖💖💖💖

[@patboatman966]

I love your channel. I’ve learned so much from you after just watching two videos. I can tell you right now that this is going to be my favorite channel. TFS

[@goldfish777]

I love the thai pants!!

[@nikiaschultz3641]

I honestly prefer the original black dress. But I do love the other designs

[@banthony8545]

You are awesome! I can sew darn well but I feel like a novice when I watch your vids. Sew creative and skilled you are.

[@ricardonepomucenososaii2249]

Glad youre back to sewing!

[@jimmorrisontkm]

April! I love your creativity❤

[@s.a.d9714]

That moment when you actually have an outfit similar and you wanted to do something new to it

[@tarshamicolavonfurstenrech1393]

omg I love these 😍😍😍😍 keep up the amazing videos April! ❤

[@coolirpa]

Thank you :)

[@rachelwills8766]

Soooo#Cute 💕 that looks like the same pink dress I got from surrealshops

[@helens403]

Very talented lady!!!!

[@toysvoice]

Great job! You’re so creative!

[@katsarrr]

I think the first dress would be more interesting with straps crossed on the back

[@karyllrosehearts9132]

I am really inspired. thank you April! God bless you and more power! greetings from Philippines! 💙

[@towandaatasteoffashion]

KaryllRose Hearts She’s truly Awesome

[@coreychatman6332]

Love the way you transform your clothes. Thanks for the try on girl.

[@xinqu1676]

OMG the third one is so cute!!!