Glam up your glad rags!

Women customising clothes

Revamp and customise old clothes

Want to buy new clothes but haven't got a lot of cash?

You can save money, and prevent waste, by using traditional crafts like knitting, sewing and dressmaking to jazz up your garments.

Giving your wardrobe a new lease of life isn't difficult - even if you're not a craft fan, you could organise a 'swap party' with friends and exchange unwanted items.

Tips and ideas

Here are some suggestions for revamping your clothes:

Local resources

Research what is available in your local community to help you learn new skills:

Shopping ideas

Always think about what you need before you go shopping and remember to bring a reusable bag with you.

Alternatives

If you can't revamp an outfit, you can still make use of it by passing it on to someone else. For example:

Useful links

The following organisations and businesses supply vintage fashion, offer tailoring services or can provide you with help and advice for revamping your wardrobe: