Fashionistas looking to update their closets without having to spend a fortune will absolutely adore these DIY clothing projects, which allows individuals to transform their old pieces of clothing into brand new designs.
Each season is always an excuse to add new pieces of clothing to your wardrobe, but if you find that your wallet just can't take any more purchases, then these DIY activities are a great alternative to acquiring brand new outfits. Instead of throwing out all your out-of-date jeans and sweaters, these DIY projects will give you some great tips and tutorials on how to transform those old clothing pieces into stylish ready-to-wear outfits.
From beautifully embellished leather jackets to sequin-encrusted maxi skirts, these DIY clothing projects are a great cost-effective way to update your closet with new and exciting pieces.
36 Clever DIY Clothing Projects
From Homemade High-Waisted Skirts to DIY Zippered Shirts:
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Hippie-Inspired Jean Tutorials
'DIY Tie Dye Denim' by Honestly WTF is Impactful
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DIY Bead-Embellished Blouses
Blogger Make My Lemonade Encourages Sparkly Beaded Printed Blouses
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DIY Dripping Logo Shirts
Create a DIY Chanel T-shirt Inspired by the Brand's Latest Advertisements
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DIY Rocker-Chic Coats
This Homemade Spiked Trench Coat is Updated from the Burberry Favorite
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DIY Jean Shirt Embellishments
The Distressed Chambray Tutorial Updates Basic Blouses
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DIY Designer-Inspired Skirts
Ladies Wearing the 'a pair and a spare' Lace Skirt Will be Envied
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DIY Star Swirled Hoodies
Create Your Own Enticingly Glow in the Dark DIY Galaxy Sweatshirts
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DIY Zippered Shirts
The Trash to Couture Tee Stylishly Recycles Your Apparel With a Little Edge
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DIY Dotted Menswear Attire
This Tutorial Turns an Average Shirt into a Colorful Ensemble
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Bejeweled Jean Collars
Honestly WTF Creates a Thrifty DIY Embellished Denim Shirt
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Multiple Material Blazers
This 'Rock Mosaic' DIY Leather Jacket Infuses Two Fabrics Together
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Mexican Shawl Skirts
Say Goodbye to Black Minis with This 'a pair and spare' Bodycon Skirt
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DIY Rocker Jacket Embellishments
Bejewel Your Leather Jacket with Gold Painted Diamonds
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DIY Attachable Sleeves
The Sweater Sleeve Denim Jacket Tutorial Infuses Mixed Fashion Media
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DIY Polka Dot Skirts
The 'A Beautiful Mess' Make Your Own High Low Skirt Tutorial is Simple
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DIY Neckband Embellishments
The Stripes + Sequins ‘Pearl Stud Collar’ is Crafty Yet Si
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Sequin-Encrusted Maxi Skirts
Light Up Any Room in This 'a pair and a spare' DIY Fashion
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Abstract-Accented Apparel
Get Creative with the ‘a pair and spare’ DIY Japanese Obi Pa
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DIY Leather Studded Skirts
This Activity Lets You Make Stylish Designs from Old Clothing
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Homemade High-Waisted Skirts
This 'Rock Mosaic' Tutorial Will Save Cash and Fill Empty Closets
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Braided Jersey Sweaters
This Weave Shirt by Trash to Couture Will Breathe New Life into Clothes
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DIY Heart Blouses
Hannaliis Ruuven's Self-Made Rose-Colored Top is Lovely
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Hand-Painted Heart Pants
This DIY Project Lets You Adorn Your Clothing with Cute Heart Prints
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DIY Ruffled Skirts
This ‘a pair and a spare’ DIY Bottom is Inspired by Top Fashion Des
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Bejeweled Blogger-Made Clothing
Mango and Style Scrapbook Collaborate to Create Bejeweled Fashions
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Chic Satin-Backed Shirts
This Bow Shirt by Inspiration and Realisation Offers an Elegant Touch
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Leather Embellishment DIYs
This Leather Sleeve Tutorial by the Forge Style is Chic
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Video Tape Jackets
VHS Gets New Life with Kai Yeung Yau's Video Tape Outerwear
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Spotted Cut-Out Shirts
The White Trumpet T-Shirt Spots the Next Big Thing
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DIY Exercise Apparel
The Motivaional Moody Workout T-Shirt Will Get You Off Your Couch
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Sneaky Smuggler Shirts
Kevin Gledhill Smuggled Parrot Eggs with Customized Blouse
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DIY E-Shirts
StitchLits LED Sewing Kit Makes Electronic Apparel Effortless
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DIY Sophisticated Sliced Shirts
This Anna Evers Woven Sleeves DIY is Absurdly Easy to Make
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DIY Designer Blazers
Customize a Jacket at the Barneys Boy by Band of Outsiders Event
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Upcycled T-Shirt Hoodies
This DIY Activity Turns Two Tees into a Fabulous Hooded Shirt
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Upcycled Apparel Pillows
The ThinkGeek Shirt 2 Pillow Kit is a DIY Dream
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This Creative Piece of Jewelry is Made from Safety Pins and Pearls
Dapper Film Fashion
The Great Gatsby Style Influences the Latest Brooks Brothers Collection
DIY Industrial Illuminators
Create Your Own Beautiful Brass Chandelier with this Basic Tutorial
DIY Clustered Pearl Bracelets
This Twinkle and Twine Tutorial will Have You Ready for the Holidays
Vibrantly Accented DIY Handbags
This Activity Lets You Turn Out-of-Date Purses into Colorful Items
DIY Love Origami
Create 3D Valentine Hearts for That Special Someone
DIY Hex Nut Jewelry
Take a Trip to the Hardware Store for This DIY Bracelet Pictorial
DIY Tablet Holders
Save Some Funds With This 'Mamie Janes' Craft Instead of Going to the Store
Inexpensive Diy Hair Cuts
The InstaMakeover Trim Hair is Affordable and Easily Executed
Sleeve Embellishment Tutorials
The Sequined Sweater DIY Adds Spunk to One's Traditional Garment
Electrifying 60s Editorials
The In Mod We Trust Fashion Story References Retro Styling
Hand Harness DIYs
Emily from Cupcakes and Cashmere Teaches Us a DIY Hand Harness Tutorial
New Wave Sportswear Editorials
The Norman Theuerkorn Neo2 Cover Story Embraces Athletic Styling
DIY Superheroine Tights
Fight Crime and Be Batgirl with These Easy to Follow Instructions
Hardware Jewelry Tutorials
Mr. Kate Shows You How to Create DIY Hinge Earrings
Transparent High Fashion Trinkets
The 'a pair and a spare' DIY Rhinestone Necklace is Chic
Handmade Hardcover Carriers
This Book Clutch by 'Caught on a Whim' Deconstructs Publications
DIY Marble Scarves
This How-To Marble Scarf Tutorial is Fun and Colorful
Floral Accessory Tutorials
The DIY Embellished Sunglasses Cupcakes and Cashmere Post is Homemade
DIY Metal Finger Rings
These DIY Activity Lets You Make Creatively Customized Jewelry Pieces
DIY Designer-Inspired Skirts
Ladies Wearing the 'a pair and a spare' Lace Skirt Will be Envied
Glitzy DIY Garter Belts
This Bridal Accessory by 'All The Good Girls go to Heaven' is Stunning
Vibrant DIY Turf Collars
This Peter Pan Collar is Perfect for Spring and Easy-to-Make
DIY Colorful Fans
This DIY Rainbow Fan is a Great Project for the Kids at Springtime
DIY Stitched Summer Shades
Create Couture-Worthy Stylish Sunglasses with this Simple Tutorial
DIY Zippered Shirts
The Trash to Couture Tee Stylishly Recycles Your Apparel With a Little Edge
Handmade Illuminated Signs
These 'Oh, Hello Friend' DIY Marquee Lights Will Prepare You for Fame
DIY Feline Fashion
The IDIY Cat Sweater Tutorial Works with Pet Styles
Smashed Vase Keychains
Use Broken Pottery Pieces to Create DIY Keepsake Key Holders
Personalized Clutch Products
The 'My DIY Quote Tote' Spins Kate Spade's Latest Look
Suave Elegance Editorials
The Zaydan by Anton Jhonsen Portrait Series is Debonair
DIY Feather Wall Decor
This DIY Feather Wall Adds Some Flair to Your Home
Affection-Accessorized Sweaters
The Honestly WTF DIY Heart Elbow Patch Adds Quirk to Cardigans
DIY Paper Cup Lights
This Totally Love It Garland is Cost-Effective and Chic
Multi-Pocketed DIY Purses
Carry Around All the Essentials in This 'a pair and a spare' Trio Bag
Handmade Sci-Fi Heels
These DIY R2-D2 Pumps are Crafty Star Wars Shoes
Flamboyant DIY Spring Sneakers
A Beautiful Mess DIY Sneakers Add Spring to Your Step
DIY Attachable Sleeves
The Sweater Sleeve Denim Jacket Tutorial Infuses Mixed Fashion Media
DIY Nest Necklaces
Create an Avian-Inspired Accessory with this 'Sincerely, Kinsey' Tutorial
Sequin-Encrusted Maxi Skirts
Light Up Any Room in This 'a pair and a spare' DIY Fashion
Abstract-Accented Apparel
Get Creative with the ‘a pair and spare’ DIY Japanese Obi Pa
DIY Leather Studded Skirts
This Activity Lets You Make Stylish Designs from Old Clothing
Customized Holiday Candy Packages
The Valentine Treat Boxes Are Perfect DIY Candy-Filled Gifts
Recycled Pop Can Ornaments
The Eco-Friendly Coke & Diet Pepsi Snowman Christmas Ornaments are Cute
DIY Floral Necklaces
This Activity Uses Real Flowers to Make a Beautifully Unique Accessory Piece
DIY Fuzzy Heart Nails
Mr. Kate Demonstrates a Felted Valentine's Day Manicure
DIY Love Stationary
The Woven Heart Card is a Crafty Handmade Valentine Card
DIY Color Chip Lighting
The Paint Swatch Chandelier Combines Crafty and Chic
DIY Lace-Accented Shorts
Turn Your Average Pieces of Clothes into Stylish Options with This Guide
DIY Buzzworthy Shoe Accents
This Simple Activity Turns a Pair of Flats into a Summery Design
DIY Dip-Dyed Packaging
Design Mom Blog Shows How to Make Cute Valentine's Gift Wrapping Bags
Heart-Shaped Shoe Clips
This DIY Project Lets You Accessorize Your Ordinary Footwear
Endearing Message Sweaters
This Caught On a Whim DIY Starts a Conversation with Clothing
DIY Button Necklaces
This Vintage Tutorial by I Am Trend Will Repurpose Unclaimed Fasteners
DIY Pencil Skirt Remixes
The Chloe Daley Apparel Makeover Video is Easy to Replicate
DIY Crustacean Earrings
The Honestly WTF Jewelry Creation Will Make Use of Shell Shelters
Silky Scarf Shorts
These 'a pair and a spare' DIY Bottoms Transform Bandanas Into Stylish Garments
DIY Feather Accented Hats
The DIY Feather Hat is Crafty and Chic
DIY Stackable Gradient Candle Holders
These Cement Tea Light Holders are Darkening Shades of Gray
Upcycled Clothing Cushions
The DIY Sweater Pillow Makes Use of Your Old Clothes
DIY Electric Wedding Invitations
Add a Touch of Light to Any Invite With These Simple Instructions
Chic Floral Hair Tutorials
This DIY Activity Utilizes Flowers to Accentuate Your Hairstyle
Hand-Painted Heart Pants
This DIY Project Lets You Adorn Your Clothing with Cute Heart Prints
Crafty Heart-Shaped Gifts
These Creative Gift Boxes are Made from Recycled Cardboard
Handmade Constellation Shawls
This ‘A Beautiful Mess’ Scarf is Simply Beautiful
DIY Ruffled Skirts
This ‘a pair and a spare’ DIY Bottom is Inspired by Top Fashion Des
Organically Pleasing Ear Adornments
These Hand-Painted Earrings Add a Natural Touch to Any Outfit
Sporadically Studded Shorts
These Denim Hot Pants by Topshop are Seriously Rebellious
Feminized DIY Cables
Decorative Power Cords by Natalie Shriver Upgrades Unmanageable Wires
DIY Party Cups
The Gold Foil Tumblers Can Be Made by Hand from Home
DIY Icicle Lights
The DIY Colored Ice Ornaments from the Design Mom Blog are Super Fun
Time-Measuring Wrist Candy
Brit+Co's Watch Wrap Bracelets are a Useful Accessory Creation
Crafty Embellished Jumpers
This Pom-Pom Sweater by I Spy DIY Adds Unconventional Fringes
Stitchless Sequin Clutches
This DIY Project Lets You Easily Accentuate Your Purse with Sequins
DIY Vegetable Crafts
The Instant Artichokes by Knuckle Salad is a Delicious Decor Project
DIY Fancy Lace Chokers
Add a Feminine Touch to Any Outfit with This Lace Bib Necklace
Sun-Drenched Spring Campaigns
The Canali Spring/Summer 2013 Line Pinpoints What Gentlemen Wear
Eccentrically Layered Editorials
The David F****** Young! Exclusive Exudes Unconventional Elegance
DIY Newspaper Heels
These DIY Heels are Stylish and Easy to Create
DIY Appreciation Packages
Extend Your Sincerest Wishes With Handmade Thank You Cards
DIY Iconic Game Dishes
'Craft, Interrupted's' Video Game Tray is a Giant Pokeball
Frilly DIY Sunglass Pouches
This Easy-to-Make Bag is Perfect for Storing Sunnies in the Summer
Upcycled Food Clip Gowns
This Aussie Bride Created Her Quirky Wedding Gown from 10,000 Bread Clips
DIY Amusement Eggs
PlayHive Can Be Easily Built by Parents for an Un-bee-lievably Fun Playground
DIY Sequin Heart Headpieces
This Crafty Hair Bow is Perfect to Wear for Valentine's Day
Fringed Bow Tie Tutorials
The DIY Bow and Tassel Collar is a Mix of Boho and Chic Fashions
Upcycled Sparkle Brogues
The 'DIY Glitter Oxfords' is a Lesson in Refurbishing
DIY Tassel Garland
This ‘a pair and a spare’ Decor Will Look Splendid for Any Occasion
Citycentric-Themed Parties
Jordan Ferney of Oh Happy Day Does a DIY City Themed Party
DIY Banana Split Cheesecake
These Party Desserts Require No Baking and Will Satisfy a Sweet Tooth
Repurposed Placemat Purses
This 'Henry Happened' DIY Tote Has a Hippy Feel to It
Aspirational Dream Catchers
The DIY Dream Jar Captures All Your New Year's Resolutions
Craft-Based Apparel
Nuinani is a Hawaiian Business with Organic Material and a DIY Ethos
DIY Wicker Advertising
A Nigerian Businessman Advertises with a Wicker-Covered Car
Contemporary Magician Captures
The Andrea Prety Horse Magazine Editorial Highlights Caped Couture
Nouveau MOD Menswear
The Past Perfect Vulture Editorial is a Modern Take on 60s Elegance
Office Attire-Inspired Purses
The BTC Elements Tie Clutch Turns Menswear Into a Fashion Piece
Lotus-Embellished Book Bags
This DIY Flower Tote is Ready for Spring and Perfectly Playful
DIY Sophisticated Sliced Shirts
This Anna Evers Woven Sleeves DIY is Absurdly Easy to Make
Effortlessly Preppy Menswear
The Harrods Magazine April 2013 Shoot Features Neutral Tones
DIY Fashion
Jaime Neely Explores Some of the Best DIY Style Ideas
DIY Mother's Day Flowers
Jamie Munro Discusses Easy and Eye-Catching Maternal Flower Arrangements
Customized Calligraphy Pouches
These Hand Drawn Monogram Bags Offer Loved Ones a Heartfelt Gift