THRIFT FLIP | 7 simple diy clothing transformations to update my thrift pile | WELL-LOVED

[@lavonnekelly9173]

You bring back memories of growing up with a creative sister that would buy thrift items and turn them into beautiful clothes.This was back in the fifties and Carol has gone to Heaven for many years but thank you for keeping the spirit alive...

[@Irish-Triplet]

Daniela P commented above: "Your sister sounded like a wonderful person.☺"

[@nyahanan]

Saves a lot of money!

[@allieg6401]

❤

[@k.s.k.7721]

Another hint for sewing buttons on sheer or delicate fabrics - pick a 2nd button, flat, preferably clear or unobtrusive in color and sew it to the inside, directly behind the right side button. Sew them together, so they anchor each other. This provides support, and will keep the right side button from straining or pulling on the fabric, as it's attached to an inner button. This is also a good idea for coat/sweater buttons, which tend to be heavier.

[@WellLoved]

Yup! Great tip!

[@daylenestaneart775]

Thank you! This has always frustrated me! 😃

[@lauraelise434]

oh so that's why my leather jacket has clear buttons on the inside :ooo this makes so much sense

[@allieg6401]

Oh wow!! Will have to write this down somewhere!!

[@elizabethlewis8582]

Love that these thrift flips aren't just a bunch of crop tops. These look like something I could actually see my daughter wearing.

[@Irish-Triplet]

It's refreshing to see our younger generations see and show the value of alterations! Most off the rack clothing needs a nip or tuck to make it look fabulous. I'm impressed by your talent and vision!

[@danielap5386]

Your sister sounded like a wonderful person.☺️

[@Irish-Triplet]

@@danielap5386 I passed your comment to Lavonne Kelly, below. ❤

[@danielap5386]

@@Irish-Triplet Oh thanks! I didn't realize I replied to the wrong person 🤭 Thank you for that!

[@josequins9099]

It's amazing how much of a difference it makes to tailor a piece of clothing to fit better. You did a great job and look fantastic.

[@WellLoved]

Oh yeah, huge difference! Thanks!

[@subaru7233]

One of the benefits of revising thrift garments is that it helps to understand how they are made. I've been doing it for a long time (I'm kind of old) and find it helps me in drafting and designing for myself. Fun changes and that final dress is just perfect.

[@WellLoved]

yup! thanks for changing up some thrift finds with me!

[@ThestuffthatSaralikes]

This is how I’ve taught myself how to hand sew and alter my stuff. I really study(?) how the piece was put together while I’m taking it apart… Thrifting has also really given me a keen eye for higher quality fabric and workmanship too. Ya know? I hope to get a machine soon, but for now, this works.

[@julieaskingforafriend]

I was expecting a quick video, before and after, just for a general idea of what you did. What you gave us was an in-depth sewing lesson,with specifics on the zigzag width and length, I hit that subscribe button. I've been sewing since childhood, and I'm thrilled to see that generation after generation, styles may change, but sewing isn't going out of style.

[@jojo-tl5ei]

Love how you rescue clothes and your enthusiasm!

[@UnitedweLove144]

I like how you used the tuck in the back of the floral dress. It looks like an inverted pleat. It really adds to the style of the piece. Nice flips!

[@WellLoved]

thank you! that's exactly the look i was going for!

[@JamieM470]

Yes! That was brilliant!

[@mikeandjeanninejeffers1196]

Thank you, Addey! The tuck on the yellow flower dress is genius! And just the basic alterations are so important to know how to do. Thanks again. Love your videos, you are adorable.

[@WellLoved]

Yes, so important to build a closet you love! Thank you!

[@NanaColeen]

I love that you know how to alter the clothes🤩I used to buy cheap, used, wedding gowns🥰 I took the skirt part of a gown, and the bust of another, and fit them together......that was over 30 years ago. I can not understand those who find the perfect piece of ? but put it back because it does not fit...💃 with out a though of altering it to fit😘.....Not everybody has your talent👌. Thank you for being you✌. I just subscribed yesterday and so glad I could see the new❤ video from a new friend....that's you. I am going blind and wish I could do what I used to do. Very alone, and at my age now. Thank you and sorry for the rambling. It is the shits when you out live your friends. Thank you for all of your up-beat content. Much love👍👍👍

[@WellLoved]

Welcome to well-loved! I’m so glad you’re here and so glad I could bring some joy to your day!

[@TwinkleStarr3109]

I am sorry about feeling lonely. I too am, as I retired to Texas from my lifetime home in Oregon. All my lifetime friends are there, and I’m such a social butterfly with my wings cut off. Take care.

[@ellenradford8582]

​@@TwinkleStarr3109 find a way to meet folks in hobbies and things you enjoy.

[@TwinkleStarr3109]

@@ellenradford8582 oh I do try. I joined our local Dominos Club and sell Avon. I still miss my lifelong friends.

[@ellenradford8582]

@@TwinkleStarr3109 I totally understand

[@April-vc9rq]

I had no idea a dress could be altered the way you did that second dress. I always thought you had to taper it off or it'll look weird. Thanks so much for the tutorial!

[@WellLoved]

yup! easy changes that are also easy to reverse if needed!

[@carolynledford6484]

Girl, you got mad skills!!!! I love to thrift as well. Some people don’t realize what great stuff you can find. Love that a younger person such as yourself care enough to remake vintage things. I am very impressed!! Thanks so much for sharing your videos, keep on thrifting!!!!

[@NicolePalmervlogs]

You do an amazing job with your thrift flips!

[@WellLoved]

Thank you!

[@JonelleTannahill]

Well done. I loved every change. Im glad to see younger people sewing. :)

[@WellLoved]

thank you! oh yeah, i love sewing and hope to spread a love for it!

[@hollylaws3110]

I have been buying second hand & altering the items for years. I was way ahead of the curve. Thank you for talk about basic sewing to make simple changes bc that is the easiest way to thrift!!

[@Aryce8]

Yes, just simple alterations! I NEED more of these videos

[@WellLoved]

simple alterations can change everything!!

[@carolyngrotaers4454]

You're a clever lady. Love the clothing transformations. 😀

[@WellLoved]

Thanks!

[@beeskerdoo9447]

You are charming…beautiful and so entertaining. I’ve been sewing all my life and made adjustments in the most complicated and difficult ways possible. I so enjoyed seeing how you made your changes, especially taking in the shorts, pants and dress. The sewing was minimal and the resulting open darts just right! Can’t wait to see more of your work. Thnx.

[@WellLoved]

thank you!! i love minimal sewing with big impact!

[@nicolehubbard3536]

All of these turned out so well! That strange cut out on the lining of the tan dress made me think of when my kids were little and would just randomly cut up things to use in whatever make believe thing they were playing! 😬😄 I bet someone's Barbie got a new dress.

[@WellLoved]

Haha that’s definitely the case!

[@NancyVMusic1993]

I’m new at sewing and am trying to make a dress. It came out too big, so I used the dart method you did for the floral dress. Thanks for making these videos 🤗

[@imisseveryone2716]

LOVE THE PICK CHECK PANTS !!!!

[@susanstancliff2937]

So much fun watching this. I have been thrifting for years and my mother taught me some of those ideas that you showed. You look so pretty and there is a sense of accomplishment by finding clothes that are a good price and redoing them to make them ours!🙏❤️🌺

[@BarB2-90Nine]

Your technique of altering shapes of clothing is truly unique and knowledgeable. Learning to do these things is valuable for whatever path you choose. Specially developing your design fashion wearables . I enjoy watching this video. “Fabulous Second Hands “

[@margielynch7196]

Good job, I enjoy watching you make your thrifted pieces fit beautifully.

[@WellLoved]

Thank you!

[@matiasns89]

For the brown dress with the hole and the lining problem, it could be great if you cut the lining at the knee level. Since the dress is see through, it can look great. You can try before cutting it :)

[@WellLoved]

I thought about that, but I prefer the lining to be long because it feels more like a dramatic maxi dress than a shorter version. Thanks for sharing your opinion!

[@Agemo-vf3up]

I wouldn’t do that because that’s. A signature cheap fast fashion move. They cheap out on the material by doing exactly that and you can always spot a cheap Chinese dress by that design. I like the way she did it.

[@krissycus]

the gingham pants are amazing! you make this seem doable.

[@susanpepper8854]

I started sewing on a machine when I was 9 years old, and began making lots of my own clothes. I can even remember making a long sleeve, button up shirt with collar, then the next summer, making it sleeveless, with a V neck and wearing it backwards. I'm going on a cruise in October and have a stack of thrifted pieces that will be converted. Linen elastic waist pants that are way too big will be come draw string shorts, AND a drawstring skirt (from 1 pair of pants). A little girl maxi dress in a print I LOVE, but has a small bodice, will be cut under the bodice to release all the gathers. Then I'm making a yoke and shoulder ties, to make it a shorter baby doll type dress. So many possibilities. I like the overall idea. I have 2 white cotton nightgown that I love, that I think I want to make into more of a one piece romper for sleep and lounging. I can take tips from your project.

[@WellLoved]

how fun! a whole new cruise wardrobe!

[@womanofsubstance8735]

It is SOOO nice to see someone who is willing to make alterations and minor repairs to otherwise great garments! I have known too many women who would actually throw away a perfectly good, maybe almost new, top because a button came off. More money than brains, I guess. But I also had a young gal come into the fabric store where I worked; she brought in a very cute little knit top she had purchased on clearance (really cheap!) because she wasn't fond of the plain buttons. We found some really pretty buttons (cost more than the sale price of the blouse) that totally changed and dressed up the look of the top. She was a very happy camper when she left!

[@WellLoved]

as a thrifter, you've gotta be willing to make some adjustments haha aww i love changing out buttons!

[@lestranged]

When buying new buttons for a thrifted blouse, make sure they will fit through the existing buttonholes!

[@WellLoved]

Yup!

[@rankinrocks7806]

I was thinking the exact same thing!

[@personalcheeses8073]

Who buys new buttons? It’s cheaper to buy an item with the buttons you want from the thrift store

[@lestranged]

@@personalcheeses8073 you do you

[@lovethosebudgies]

​@@personalcheeses8073I've had a button box going for many years. There's always something to choose from!

[@karengrohs4942]

Love that floral dress and the sage-y shirt. I've changed buttons several times on thrifted clothes. Great idea.

[@WellLoved]

It’s such a good idea to update a top!

[@gailwilliams5278]

I’m sure I’m not the first to note that you sometimes thrift a shirt or dress for the buttons alone, for less $ than buying new buttons.

[@WellLoved]

yup! also a great idea, just couldn't find one with the buttons i wanted

[@Mystic_Light]

The pink overalls are maternity wear. I owned a pair exactly like that about 30 years ago. That's a great alteration!

[@emmy8526]

Love this video, especially the beige and rust colored dresses fixes: saving pieces that might have been discarded and making them look stunning and like new! The content fashion YT needs.

[@WellLoved]

Thank you!! Yes all in for the sustainability content and wearing what you have!

[@danniefrenchpea63]

I really love how you use existing pieces and change them to fit your style and make you feel confident in them. Thumbs up for recycling! I really like all of your changes but maybe the pink overalls the most 💖 but they all look so good on you. Thank you so much for sharing your ideas !!! 🙏

[@WellLoved]

thank you! it's the most sustainable option for a closet!

[@auntiezann5146]

Wow, I just found your channel and I love it! Yes, just subscribed! Loved the dress back pleat fix! You’re so resourceful!

[@WellLoved]

Welcome to well-loved!! I’m so glad you’re here!

[@StephASMR]

These all look soooo good. The shorts and pink pants were so lovely on you too

[@marielenalinartes-arauz7187]

I love this section where you fix and transform and it looks beautiful on you thanks for sharing your genius

[@WellLoved]

Thank you!

[@DesireeDAlessandro]

I know how to take in shirts and hand sew buttons but the rest of this was really enlightening!! Loved seeing your process and transformations!!

[@WellLoved]

Oh good!! Thanks!

[@lindat2009]

Totally up my street with this, love it ❤

[@helvyrah]

these are so simple yet turned out so great! love love love!

[@WellLoved]

I love a simple change with big impact!

[@oliviaortman36]

You are my favorite KZbinr! Thank you for explaining in detail how to fix things!

[@WellLoved]

Oh my gosh thank you!!

[@katef1384]

So helpful!! I have similar alterations to make but I often lack energy to get started....this is just what I needed ❤️

[@WellLoved]

Yes 👏🏼 go for it!

[@Bullie_mama]

Wow. Loved the tips ❤ not super skilled with sewing so this is soo helpful! Excited to try some of these out with my thrift finds!

[@WellLoved]

yay good! i'm glad you found this helpful!

[@korab.23]

I recently started using ThredUp for my clothes and I'm so excited to see someone doing this (especially with great instructions) so I have ideas! There's a sweet dress a size too big I'm hoping to fix up. 💛

[@WellLoved]

oh good!! i hope one of my tips works!

[@beccogiallo]

I loved your adjustments and demos. I also love your gold chair!

[@atrani4]

Seeing you update that shirt for a frock box has me even more excited for mine! Can’t wait to see what you find

[@WellLoved]

Woohoo!

[@nextdoor2u]

The link gingham pants are a great color for you. Brightens you up so much!

[@WellLoved]

thanks!

[@emvee6959]

I love how fuss-free and seemingly easily you make your repairs/alterations! And with good results ❤

[@harmonykahotea3503]

I loved the rust dress and your pink overalls 🥰❤️ I’m going to try this

[@WellLoved]

Thank you! You should!

[@sandrachaluisan3048]

You are so talented and skilled. I really enjoy your channel. I'll be 62 next week, so your audience is wide. Thanks for great content. 👍well done!

[@WellLoved]

Thanks!

[@mymagicword]

Watching this, I realize that I make things too complicated when simpler alterations would do. Thanks for the quick fixes!

[@WellLoved]

i'm definitely a simple stitches with big impact kind of person haha

[@daylenestaneart775]

Amazing, beautiful, fun and helpful all at once! 😃 I recently went through a right side mastectomy and have been trying to figure out how to transform my clothing. You just gave me some simple fun ideas. Thank you!! 🦋

[@WellLoved]

yay! i'm so glad you have some ideas to transform your pieces!!

[@Ansa42]

I'm totally doing the little not-darts trick for the waistline of a dress I think of as my future wedding dress so thank you!

[@5thdimension625]

The overalls are adorable now. Great job in salvaging them

[@aot9644]

My 10 year old son is entering an Elvis look-a-like contest this weekend. I thrifted some pieces to dress him as Jail House Rock Elvis. I have to take in the pants and shirt because they are too big, but I believe I can do it. You've given me the confidence to try. Thank you!

[@WellLoved]

Aww fun!! Good luck to him!

[@gayemarianesfox2405]

Great improvements on all the pieces!

[@chocoboasylum]

I love the quick pleat/dart seams! So simple and fast. Never thought to try that until now

[@WellLoved]

it's such an easy dress fit fix!

[@eileenross6974]

Thanks ! I watched this today on a bus journey on some garments that I wear a lot but they are either not quite right,or have been in the cupboard for ages awaiting hems etc. I've now been inspired to get started and already a summer cardigan is back in full use!

[@dianecourtney2724]

You are creative and awesome ✌🏼🌷

[@ConnieAcree]

You did a great job on your alterations and mending. I love the way you did the pink and white pants. Keep up the good work. God bless.

[@faithitafajita]

I love how they’re such small changes but make a significant difference. It makes me look at my clothes a little different. Thanks for the fun video! Subscribing!

[@deniseramirez9706]

New subscriber here .. I love thrift shopping. LOVED all the changes you made. Great work ! 🥰

[@Agemo-vf3up]

I love the pink jumper…so adorable!

[@deniseoates7147]

I have a need to fix it box but just have not gotten too much of it done. That is cool as heck that you came across a Strauds dress at the thrift store because that brand can be pretty expensive. Good that you done thesse fixes now because each dress is going to be great transitioning into Fall by being used as a layer piece. This video will be helpful on figuring out better and easier ways to do some alterations. I been watching your channel and you are so gifted with the thrift flips. The sheerness, tiers and gathers of the Straud dress makes it my favorite in this video. Thanks for sharing and blessing to you and all in the days to come.

[@WellLoved]

That Staud dress is a great find!! Thanks!

[@emilyrln]

I love the little back pleat! What a simple yet elegant way to take in a garment! Also I've always done French knots as my knots, but I'll definitely try the figure eight and see how it compares.

[@WellLoved]

It’s my favorite simple fix for dresses!

[@StudioCE]

Those pink gingham pants are adorable and that dress is just simply romantic. Love that you're fixing these old clothes

[@WellLoved]

I love those pants!!

[@vheywood]

this video has inspired me!! Just made 3 tiny alterations to a pair of jeans I already altered to fit last year, few more items to go but as you said it makes them so much more comfy to wear, so thanks x

[@WellLoved]

Yay!! I’m so glad!

[@georginassanchez7519]

After watching your videos I am enjoying thrifting again and seeing items with new eyes. So I'm not so afraid to change items up if I need to. Thanks!

[@WellLoved]

Awww I’m so glad I could help reignite a love of thrift!

[@moniquecarriere223]

I buy all my clothes at thrift store & re-purpose them to fit me. Loved your inspirations especially the one of the dress taken from the back.. I love how you do things & will put some of them to good use.

[@henriettelinkshanderin1449]

This is right up my alley. Love all of these!

[@WellLoved]

aww yay! thanks for thrift flipping with me!

[@peggydid]

The dress is brilliant! I'd love to find one like that! The overalls are so cute, and that was a perfect solution! I love taking in my pants like that, too. Those pink checked ones are so cute! Even the tiny fixes you did to the dresses made so much difference! I am truly inspired! Thanks! I can't wait to see what you do next!

[@WellLoved]

It’s amazing how changing the fit affects a clothing item! Thanks!

[@taleandclawrock2606]

The underskirt material of the tan dress, is so nice, and the filmy overskirt is so light and generous, you could drape and pin all kinds of creative variations for that frock, tremendously versatile, great stuff.

[@WellLoved]

i love that dress!

[@Angelaleeahava]

I just found your channel. You are adorable and I love both thrifting and sewing!!! You did such a great job!

[@christinerewell9954]

Love this video. The blouse with the avocado buttons might have looked better with peach/ochre colour buttons to match the flower on it.

[@WellLoved]

Ehh I disagree but thanks for sharing!

[@froggiepad2165]

I just found your channel and LOVE it!! I used to sew when my children were small, but stopped when I became an empty nester. I think I'll be taking more time in the clothing section at my local thrift stores for myself now, thanks for sharing!!

[@WellLoved]

thanks for watching! glad you're enjoying my channel!

[@stephanieb1196]

Thank you for the terrific tips. I sewed a lot of my tops, dresses and skirts as a teen and younger woman using patterns. . But now that I am older I have become an Apple shape. I find adjusting a whole pattern a little hard and don’t sew that much right now. My shoulders are still a medium but my bust and belly are a large. Because of this I have to choose carefully between loser medium and large sized clothing. I can follow your tip to make a back tuck and draw tops and dresses in a little near the waist for a more flattering fit. Really a great video!

[@Michelle-bk5uq]

I love your thrift flips videos!

[@murlepeterson6028]

the sheer dress is everything!!

[@carolynsmith9184]

I have a favorite dress from a time when I was 100# heavier. I am going to get this done!

[@WellLoved]

YES!! Happy sewing!

[@lindapearson2376]

Thanks for showing easy changes we can make to our thrift finds! Love this!

[@WellLoved]

You’re so welcome! Thanks!

[@DMarie342]

This is why I thrift!! Great work! ❤️

[@WellLoved]

Yes yes yes 🙌🏼

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much I really really enjoyed watching you recreating these garment’s and fixing them so they’re wearable again. I’ve subscribed and given you a thumbs up too. Please stay safe and well too

[@ceciliethorsen4966]

Your thrift flip vids are my faves, by far. So fun! I found a pink gingham table cloth recently, and it's SO cute. Gonna try to make a romper, once I figure out the details haha!

[@WellLoved]

Oh cute!

[@murlepeterson6028]

amazing what a small, simple tuck does for fit ( dress) !!

[@dianecourtney2724]

Crazy for the pink check pants !! And everything else ✌🏼😂

[@Alexandrita421]

Yay! I love your flip videos. Big projects or small ones; always inspiring to watch! Ty😊🧵🌼🙌

[@WellLoved]

Thank you!! I love any little changes that give thrifted items new life!

[@sarahdeason493]

Love, Love. LOVE .. Your taste totally matches my own .. Beautiful and fun finds .. Your Adjustments are Perfection ❤

[@leeannsutherland858]

Loved the pink overalls, really Improved the look

[@goodintentions1302]

I like your button choice. Since I hate loosing buttons, I use two separate threads when sewing on buttons. Not always, yet often, I reinforce the buttons with the 2nd thread on any new, or new to me, pieces, especially when the buttons are not standard everyday buttons. ☮️💞

[@WellLoved]

Thanks! I occasionally do that on fabrics and threads that are more prone to losing buttons or pulling apart. It's a good little trick!

[@antoinettecelle5756]

The cute Stod dress looks like taupe to me. Pretty!

[@sonja5058]

This was super helpful, thanks!! I've been altering thrifted clothes for a while with not much knowledge and there were so many little things that you did that will help me get better results next time. Especially taking those pants in to become high waisted... definitely have had major butt issues from taking pants in at the back!! Haha

[@Eva_SunshineThriftFinds]

Love these videos!

[@WellLoved]

Thank you!

[@teresamilner9179]

Love your quick fixes, so easy & looks great!

[@bridgetjones8339]

Very nice changes and I have to tell you I love your scarf in your hair, very cute.

[@WellLoved]

Thank you! It’s my favorite way to wear it when I don’t want to mess with it!

[@PokeMama23]

I looovveee the pink pants❤️ I would NEVER have picked that off a rack but I'm learning to not dismiss things until it's on your body

[@WellLoved]

always try things on 👏👏

[@carolt3641]

These are great! I especially like that you give reasoning for the changes in your adjustments!❤

[@WellLoved]

thank you! there's always purpose to every stitch!

[@rbar4413]

I love thrifting and have passed by so many beautiful pieces because the fit wasn't there. You have inspired me to try and do some simple tailoring. I love your style by the way. Thank you for posting such useful simple skills. I subscribed and will pass this on to my daughters.

[@WellLoved]

you should definitely do some simple tailoring! it opens your wardrobe up to so many options!

[@ellenradford8582]

I saw a tiktok idea for rolled hems...you make a guide from an index card and then tape to machine and feed fabric through....it makes it rolled and less pressing. I personally have not tried it

[@TheDesperateHomemaker]

You are a great stylist, thrifter, & seamstress! I am inspired!

[@WellLoved]

thank you so much!

[@TheDesperateHomemaker]

@@WellLoved You are most welcome! And you have a great fun personality too! HAPPY M😁NDAY!