As a crafty person who loves my sewing machine, I’m so stoked to see you altering and fixing your clothes to make them work for you. I do it all the time and take for granted I have the means and skill to do it, but you are showing others that it can take very few things to make some really impactful change. You don’t necessarily need a tonne of sewing supplies. More content like this, please!! Massive thumbs up!!
Just a tip - don't dry something that has stains in the dryer. Let it air dry to see if the stains are still there. It'll help because the heat of the dryer can just keep setting the stains in further. If you buy something stained, this can help you get it out easier.
I think this is a great “entry level” video for making small alterations to your clothes. Moving forward maybe you could work with a tailor for some more drastic transformations. I’ve personally brought a couple of dresses to be altered recently and it’s really made a world of difference!
Suggestion for when cropping/altering clothing and needing to mark it: use chalk. Just regular chalkboard/sidewalk/little kid chalk. Comes in a bunch of different colors so it stands out on all different colors of fabric, and if you mess up and need to re-mark (or just want to crop and go without washing) you can just rub it off. It's my ultimate (see: only) crafty life hack!
The winston shirt transformation was shocking! This video really was win after win. I really like the lisa says gah skirt layered and as a shirt, so cool!
Just a pro tip, if you stop using fabric softener & start using just a little bit of vinegar, it’ll stop ruining your clothes with those little spots/stains. It has made a world of difference in my house bc we no longer buy fabric softener at all.
I've found using regular stain remover and then putting the item out in the sun really works! The only way I can get stains out of my toddler's clothes but I've had a 100% success rate!
I assume she means washing clothes that specifically say to not wash them.. like a fancy dress or leather jacket. These items should be dry cleaned. But ya not washing them at all is wild, though there’s probably way grosser things happening at the restaurants we frequent or the hotels/airbnbs we stay at during a trip. Although, I think not washing any clothes before wearing them is wild considering the clothes at the mall have been tried on by way more people than an item at a thrift store. Even an item that was sitting in a warehouse and was shipped to me needs a good wash before I’d feel comfortable wearing it.
Love this video! Love trying to repurpose or six clothing rather than just get rid of it or buy something different. Especially when it's something you really love. And like just it hasn't been able to have its moment with you yet. So helping it get to that point is fantastic! I think my favorite hack is turning the skirt into a top. You look gorgeous in that skirt top!
Eeee try the "skirt top" with light wash jeans, pleaaaase 😊 i have the biggest pile o' clothes that need fixing / altering / to be donated. Should get on that 😂
I’ve bought so many things with the intention of fixing or tailoring them to be better… I only get around to doing that with like half of them 😅 this inspires me to alter the rest!
So glad that all these worked out. Also, loved the look where you had your hair up and the big hoops. Please, please, please do a part 2 where you get your clothes altered. It does wonders for off-the-rack clothes and not always as expensive as people think
WOW. What a difference the Winston shirt looks brand new, love it. Love the skirt as a top so so cute. I get a maxi skirt and wear as a bandeau dress even just hanging around the house.
Oo I have a vintage shirt to try cleaning bc I was ready to get rid of it. Was one of those purchases off Depop where their lighting and editing made it look like the shirt was yellow but it’s just dingy af. So can’t wait to try it!
Perfect timing! This popped up right on my lunch break. That cropped sweatshirt is perfection. I have like three things sitting my closet right now that needs some TLC. Thanks for the inspo, Carrie!
This video is perfection! I'd love to see more like it and alterations. It's inspiring me to look at my closet and apply some hacks. Thanks for great content as always, Carrie. And all of these hacks are FANTASTIC - especially the last one (idea 1 and idea 2, especially)! That's adorable as a top!
I have a stain remover tip. After you’ve followed the directions ( I use Dawn dish soap for all stains) anyway saturate it again and then put it in a zip lock bag get all the air out and throw it in with your dirty clothes wash like normal on wash day. The bag should keep it damp and the stain remover will work to it’s fullest capacity.
I found on the internet that 2 tb s of baking soda+1 ts of liquid soap+generous amount of hydrogen peroxide (to make a liquid paste) put on the stain for 1,5-2 hours before washing in the washing machine might help. So i tried it, and lo and behold, all of those yellow stains wanished. Then tried it on some other stain, and it wanished too. Pure magic. (Side note: only tried it on white cotton t-shirts).
I've definitely done the skirt as a shirt trick before... I've also tried another trick..I love maxi skirts but as a short girly..they are usually always too long so I usually pull them into a dress and belt it and no one would ever know..
I shopped in the bins everyday for years and it’s definitely fine you just have to use common sense and hand wash, not touch your face etc. But I think most people wash thrifted clothes unless they’re real weird about vintage denim.
Whenever I’ve hand washed vintage suede things, stains like that pop up on mine too! I assume them to be stains from previous wearers that got covered up with dirt from following uses.
For anyone cropping a sweatshirt flip the bottom band inside out to wherever you want the shirt to land cropped and sew a seam there. Cut below that seam all the excess and then you still have that finished sweater look!!
For cleaning suede and leather that I thrift (shoes and hats for example), I use rubbing alcohol to clean. It seems to do the least damage and kills all the things. I hope that helps!
Good job on the skirt! Your first job on the white T-shirt: just be careful some fabric doesn't like to be scrubbed and it can come out worse than the stains...
Going forward there is also suede cleaner & brushes. I don't know what the difference is from leather conditioner other than they usually come with a brush made for suede
I wash all my clothes, doesn't matter if they are new from retailers, or 2nd hand from thrift stores. YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT CHEMICALS FACTORIES USE! AND YOU NEVER KNOW HOW MANY PEOPLE TOUCHED THE GARMENT IN STORE!
Love this! Didn't you do something similar to this a couple of years ago? But awesome idea! It definitely inspired me to change up a few of my clothes.
yesss i love a good thrift flip! i guess since there were "newer" pieces in this video i didn't wanna call it that since it's not all thrifted, but YAY thanks so much for being here 💞
i have super sensitive skin. even if i buy a brand new piece of clothing, i wash it in detergent for sensitive skin before i actually wear it. if i forget, i regret it lol
Try Grandmas Secret stain remover it awesome I thrifted a roots sweater from the goodwill bins that is so cute and I got the stains out just had to put the stain remover on with a little warm water scrub it, let it sit for ten minutes and it’s out!! I did it twice just in case and it’s perfect!!
i ruined something i got secondhand once, same reason - have to wash that shit, obvs. but i didn't really think it through and now i have a super grunge broken pvc coat lmao
I wonder how well the Winston sweatshirt product would do on the underarm stains. If it can work such magic on the sweatshirt it would likely work perhaps even better for those shirts too.
I hate when sweatshirts have scrunch at the bottom (I feel like i look frumpy in it) so when you said that’s why you didnt like it, I was like ?! But it came out great!!! 💖
I loved all of these ideas especially the white shirt one. I have thrown away so many white shirts, tanks, tees because of yellowing. I will have to give that stuff a try. And on that last outfit I really liked it with the slip as the skirt and the rose skirt as the top. I know you said you didn't like the length on the skirt but I think that it looked really nice, just my opinion anyway. And I thought that little bit of lace just added to the elegance of the look. Anyway love your videos.
i crop my stuff all the time! I think it’s a great way to style and repurpose old clothes :) I recommend next time to use a pencil instead of a pen to make a marking on one side, then take it off and lay it flat and use a ruler to actually draw the line. Also, it’s great to try on the product beforehand but you can also use another piece of cropped clothing you like the length of and use it as a guide. You can also do this with jeans that are too long as well!
When I decide to randomly crop things in my room I use the lines of the hardwood floor to line up the bottom hem so I know everythings straight lol. Might be helpful for next time (even tho you did great anyways)
I love the idea behind this video! However, I'm still grossed out about the idea of wearing a cigarette-branded sweatshirt. I was surprised when you got it out of the bins, and I'm even more surprised you kept it.
Very inspiring ! I wish i didn't get rid of so much clothes recently... I also saw a tiktok video where someone dyed their whole wardrobe in black, this could be a great hack also :)
there are some youtube videos on how to do this and it's so easy....you just fold, pin, cut and then zig zag sew. I've done it on loads of thrifted oversized sweaters.
I’m shook by the Winston sweatshirt!!! Such a difference and didn’t adversely affect the red or cause any bleeding … shooketh!
My jaw literally dropped lol
NO bleeding! omg I want to try that product with a red/white sweatshirt I have where the red bled horribly into the white...
Same!!
Guess because the fabric seems to be of very good Quality
I got scared for the red tbh!
As a crafty person who loves my sewing machine, I’m so stoked to see you altering and fixing your clothes to make them work for you. I do it all the time and take for granted I have the means and skill to do it, but you are showing others that it can take very few things to make some really impactful change. You don’t necessarily need a tonne of sewing supplies. More content like this, please!! Massive thumbs up!!
For the suede vest, you could get yourself a suede brush and eraser. Brushing suede will get it clean and keep it feeling soft!
Was coming here to say this!
Maybe just soaking the entire thing in water could help too? I know silk etc gets water stains when water is applied unevenly
Just a tip - don't dry something that has stains in the dryer. Let it air dry to see if the stains are still there. It'll help because the heat of the dryer can just keep setting the stains in further. If you buy something stained, this can help you get it out easier.
I think this is a great “entry level” video for making small alterations to your clothes. Moving forward maybe you could work with a tailor for some more drastic transformations. I’ve personally brought a couple of dresses to be altered recently and it’s really made a world of difference!
Suggestion for when cropping/altering clothing and needing to mark it: use chalk. Just regular chalkboard/sidewalk/little kid chalk. Comes in a bunch of different colors so it stands out on all different colors of fabric, and if you mess up and need to re-mark (or just want to crop and go without washing) you can just rub it off. It's my ultimate (see: only) crafty life hack!
And also turn it inside out before marking it up just to be safe :)
The winston shirt transformation was shocking! This video really was win after win. I really like the lisa says gah skirt layered and as a shirt, so cool!
Just a pro tip, if you stop using fabric softener & start using just a little bit of vinegar, it’ll stop ruining your clothes with those little spots/stains. It has made a world of difference in my house bc we no longer buy fabric softener at all.
Vinegar voids your warranty and can break down parts of your washer because it’s a strong acid.
Which vinegar?
The vinegar essence, or the normal clean transparent vinegar for salads?
@@MiaMizuno I just use white vinegar from the grocery store
@@shilohgoes5544 I don’t have a new washer/warranty so not an issue there but also I use maybe a tablespoon in a giant wash tub full of water.
I honestly didn't know people still used fabric softener haha
Omg the skirt hack is literally what I’ve been looking for my whole life just couldn’t figure it together, for that I thank you Carrie 🙌😃💞
The slip with the skirt is actually really cute!!!
watching it back i totally agree!!!
I've found using regular stain remover and then putting the item out in the sun really works! The only way I can get stains out of my toddler's clothes but I've had a 100% success rate!
I loved the slip skirt hack and the skirt as a top hack both such good ideas!!
I love that you’re finding ways to take care of stuff you already own! It’s really inspiring
Washing thrifted clothes is controversial? 😱 People are WILD for not doing this.
I assume she means washing clothes that specifically say to not wash them.. like a fancy dress or leather jacket. These items should be dry cleaned. But ya not washing them at all is wild, though there’s probably way grosser things happening at the restaurants we frequent or the hotels/airbnbs we stay at during a trip. Although, I think not washing any clothes before wearing them is wild considering the clothes at the mall have been tried on by way more people than an item at a thrift store. Even an item that was sitting in a warehouse and was shipped to me needs a good wash before I’d feel comfortable wearing it.
Love this video! Love trying to repurpose or six clothing rather than just get rid of it or buy something different. Especially when it's something you really love. And like just it hasn't been able to have its moment with you yet. So helping it get to that point is fantastic! I think my favorite hack is turning the skirt into a top. You look gorgeous in that skirt top!
PLEASE MAKE MORE OF THESE VIDEOS ❤ LOVE YOUR IDEAS CARRIE!
Eeee try the "skirt top" with light wash jeans, pleaaaase 😊 i have the biggest pile o' clothes that need fixing / altering / to be donated. Should get on that 😂
Damnnn shook by the stain remover for both the white top and the Winston sweater! 🙌🏻
I WANT THE WINSTON SHIRT SOOO BAD MY GOD YOU TRANSFORMED HER!!!
I’ve bought so many things with the intention of fixing or tailoring them to be better… I only get around to doing that with like half of them 😅 this inspires me to alter the rest!
So glad that all these worked out. Also, loved the look where you had your hair up and the big hoops. Please, please, please do a part 2 where you get your clothes altered. It does wonders for off-the-rack clothes and not always as expensive as people think
WOW. What a difference the Winston shirt looks brand new, love it. Love the skirt as a top so so cute. I get a maxi skirt and wear as a bandeau dress even just hanging around the house.
Oo I have a vintage shirt to try cleaning bc I was ready to get rid of it. Was one of those purchases off Depop where their lighting and editing made it look like the shirt was yellow but it’s just dingy af. So can’t wait to try it!
I’m loving the rose skirt as a top!!!
You look so good with your hair up!! What about a ''I tried Pinterest hairstyles'' video? :)
Perfect timing! This popped up right on my lunch break. That cropped sweatshirt is perfection. I have like three things sitting my closet right now that needs some TLC. Thanks for the inspo, Carrie!
This video is perfection! I'd love to see more like it and alterations. It's inspiring me to look at my closet and apply some hacks. Thanks for great content as always, Carrie. And all of these hacks are FANTASTIC - especially the last one (idea 1 and idea 2, especially)! That's adorable as a top!
The skirt + slip is so cute! Yes!!!
Love the cropping of the one and the Winston one looks so much better!
Fellow 5'8-9" bins shopper with ADD! You can also use a suede brush on the suede spot. Works great on shoes, too.
omg that last hack is perffferct on you!
duuuuuude, that Winston sweatshirt transformation was wild!
I have a stain remover tip. After you’ve followed the directions ( I use Dawn dish soap for all stains) anyway saturate it again and then put it in a zip lock bag get all the air out and throw it in with your dirty clothes wash like normal on wash day. The bag should keep it damp and the stain remover will work to it’s fullest capacity.
The skirt with the slip is super cute!!
I think you should wash all your white clothes with the product you used for the winston sweatshirt because man the difference is remarkable
I found on the internet that 2 tb s of baking soda+1 ts of liquid soap+generous amount of hydrogen peroxide (to make a liquid paste) put on the stain for 1,5-2 hours before washing in the washing machine might help. So i tried it, and lo and behold, all of those yellow stains wanished. Then tried it on some other stain, and it wanished too. Pure magic. (Side note: only tried it on white cotton t-shirts).
SAME this has absolutely saved my white shirts
That Winston sweatshirt is amazing. What a good find omg
The skirt as a top, I screamed!
Running to by that retro clean I’m in complete shock WOW
Reporting from You-Can-Crop-Anything HQ, A+ job. 🏆
the skirt as a top looks crazy gorgeous on you !!!!
The pit cleaner stuff made your shirt look a lot brighter! It looks new
Would the retro clean also work on the white items if it removes stains that well?
They also sell suede brushes that help buff out stains and imperfections
I've definitely done the skirt as a shirt trick before... I've also tried another trick..I love maxi skirts but as a short girly..they are usually always too long so I usually pull them into a dress and belt it and no one would ever know..
For stains I like to use a fels Napa bar (they are super cheap) and with white stuff soaking it with hot water and denture cleaning tablets
I shopped in the bins everyday for years and it’s definitely fine you just have to use common sense and hand wash, not touch your face etc. But I think most people wash thrifted clothes unless they’re real weird about vintage denim.
I love the skirt top!
Love your hair up like this! We need a tutorial girly ❤
The skirt at the end..I'm seeking in my closet now
Where are you jeans from?! They’re literally perfect!!
Whenever I’ve hand washed vintage suede things, stains like that pop up on mine too! I assume them to be stains from previous wearers that got covered up with dirt from following uses.
black skirt with the red roses you can buy a black lace that's a few inches and sew it to the bottom to make it longer ❤
For anyone cropping a sweatshirt flip the bottom band inside out to wherever you want the shirt to land cropped and sew a seam there. Cut below that seam all the excess and then you still have that finished sweater look!!
For cleaning suede and leather that I thrift (shoes and hats for example), I use rubbing alcohol to clean. It seems to do the least damage and kills all the things. I hope that helps!
Obsessed with the resourceful, creative Carrie
The last few hacks are bringing me back to the late 90s omg what is happening 🤣😂
I just got diagnosed with ADHD at 23 so I definitely feel you about the impulsiveness
Good job on the skirt! Your first job on the white T-shirt: just be careful some fabric doesn't like to be scrubbed and it can come out worse than the stains...
Going forward there is also suede cleaner & brushes. I don't know what the difference is from leather conditioner other than they usually come with a brush made for suede
Hi Carrie good morning happy Thursday morning and I loved your vlogs and you are amazing Supporter and I'm proud of you
I wash all my clothes, doesn't matter if they are new from retailers, or 2nd hand from thrift stores.
YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT CHEMICALS FACTORIES USE!
AND YOU NEVER KNOW HOW MANY PEOPLE TOUCHED THE GARMENT IN STORE!
Loved this video, Carrie!! ❤❤
I use Zote soap to get out put stains/most stains and it works amazing!
Love this! Didn't you do something similar to this a couple of years ago? But awesome idea! It definitely inspired me to change up a few of my clothes.
yesss i love a good thrift flip! i guess since there were "newer" pieces in this video i didn't wanna call it that since it's not all thrifted, but YAY thanks so much for being here 💞
haha that skirt looks more like it was originally a top that you wore as a skirt, it's so perfect as a top!!
Omg PERFECT 🙌❤️
I need to buy the retro clean…wow! And I love both skirt hacks on you.
You are so relatable and validating! So glad these things worked out! 🧡
I love the reusing and repurposing of clothes!! Keep up the recos!!
i have super sensitive skin. even if i buy a brand new piece of clothing, i wash it in detergent for sensitive skin before i actually wear it. if i forget, i regret it lol
I don’t get pit stains but I always seem to spill chocolate or something dark every time I wear a white shirt 😅
I mean since Winston is a cigarette company, it's definitely cigarette stains 💀
Lol true :p
I’d love to see the video of getting clothes altered
On my way to purchase retro clean 🏃🏼♀️
I yelled "o shit" out loud when I saw the Winston transformation
Love it aaaalll!!
Try Grandmas Secret stain remover it awesome I thrifted a roots sweater from the goodwill bins that is so cute and I got the stains out just had to put the stain remover on with a little warm water scrub it, let it sit for ten minutes and it’s out!! I did it twice just in case and it’s perfect!!
I’m allllllllll about this!!!
2:23 Wait, what is the product called?
I avoid anything white because of the stains! We have well water with a lot of rust also 😒
i ruined something i got secondhand once, same reason - have to wash that shit, obvs. but i didn't really think it through and now i have a super grunge broken pvc coat lmao
The way I RAN to buy the pit stop spray lol hot girls have sweaty pits, I don’t make the rules!!!
Im fixing and restyling my wardrobe too .
Changing long sleeve to short or sleeveless.
Cleaning whites too!!
Great advice 😊.
Ummm running to get that powder you used on the Winston sweatshirt because oh my god 😦
I wonder how well the Winston sweatshirt product would do on the underarm stains. If it can work such magic on the sweatshirt it would likely work perhaps even better for those shirts too.
I got a strapless top that I got 2 of ... wore as a 2 piece dress, lol
Regarding the slip, it just looks like your slip is showing lol. I am old though lol…..
You haven’t done a blog in a while. Don’t want to intrude but hoping you and the fur babies are okay. We miss your vlogs ❤
I hate when sweatshirts have scrunch at the bottom (I feel like i look frumpy in it) so when you said that’s why you didnt like it, I was like ?! But it came out great!!! 💖
I loved all of these ideas especially the white shirt one. I have thrown away so many white shirts, tanks, tees because of yellowing. I will have to give that stuff a try.
And on that last outfit I really liked it with the slip as the skirt and the rose skirt as the top. I know you said you didn't like the length on the skirt but I think that it looked really nice, just my opinion anyway. And I thought that little bit of lace just added to the elegance of the look. Anyway love your videos.
I am exactly like you I have to all wash whatever I get second hand. You just never know.
this video was so fun & helpful, thank you Carrie! 💖 ps: where did you get the towels hanging in your bathroom?? they are SO cute!
u give me teacher vibes
i crop my stuff all the time! I think it’s a great way to style and repurpose old clothes :) I recommend next time to use a pencil instead of a pen to make a marking on one side, then take it off and lay it flat and use a ruler to actually draw the line. Also, it’s great to try on the product beforehand but you can also use another piece of cropped clothing you like the length of and use it as a guide. You can also do this with jeans that are too long as well!
When I decide to randomly crop things in my room I use the lines of the hardwood floor to line up the bottom hem so I know everythings straight lol. Might be helpful for next time (even tho you did great anyways)
Hi Carrie! ❤
HIIIII ❤
I love the idea behind this video! However, I'm still grossed out about the idea of wearing a cigarette-branded sweatshirt. I was surprised when you got it out of the bins, and I'm even more surprised you kept it.
Very inspiring ! I wish i didn't get rid of so much clothes recently... I also saw a tiktok video where someone dyed their whole wardrobe in black, this could be a great hack also :)
hydrogen peroxide and sun work great for armpit stains
you can keep the original hem on the sweatshirt!! It's really easy but you do need a sewing machine....
there are some youtube videos on how to do this and it's so easy....you just fold, pin, cut and then zig zag sew. I've done it on loads of thrifted oversized sweaters.