Time for a THRIFT FLIP 🌷 upcycling a shirt from start to finish
🌱 time for a t h r i f t f l i p 🌱
I had a great time creating this colorful purple top, and I hope you enjoy watching the process!
📌 c h a p t e r s
intro 00:00
inspiration 00:56
the design 01:40
drafting 2:30
the mockup 4:59
sewing the shirt 7:02
shirt reveal 11:07
embroidery 12:44
final reveal 13:49
outro 15:13
🎬 My reference guide to thrifting for natural fabrics: • How to THRIFT for NATU...
🎬 Bodice block tutorial that I used: • Drafting Fitted Bodice...
🎬 (and the sleeve block): • Drafting Sleeve Sloper...
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I subscribed when you admitted you messed up and continued to fix it instead of edit it out and pretend you wanted it like that all along. That's what I want to see in a crafter. Well done.
I haven't gotten to that oart yet, but i subscribed as soon as i saw your comment 😊 I too am a believer in authenticity! 🌄✨👍🏾
The patchwork just adds some interesting seam lines, I would have been tempted to add top stitching and make it a feature. I love how the top came out. The hand embroidered spots add a couture touch as hand work always does.
I added top stitching on another flip I did a while ago and loved the way it came out! I agree it's an interesting detail that flaunts the fact that it's up-cycled, which is cool. And yes - love couture details, especially if they can't be made by a machine!
I love the embroidery. It was absolutely worth it.
I saw the center front seam in the intro, and assumed it was a design feature. I am really inspired by both the seaming and embroidery. Though I know embroidery always takes so much longer than I want it to! I have a similar thrifted shirt that I’ve been waiting for some design inspiration for. I think this is it! The seaming on this also reminds me of a recent linen thrift find of mine, which I’ve been enjoying as-is. It has center front and back seams, which at first I found a bit odd, but I think are a subtle and unique design feature, and the look has grown on me!
Well done! It looks like a high-end boutique piece. It fits you perfectly, and it is classy looking.
You did a great job! You reminded me of myself when I am doing a new project. “Oh no! I can’t believe I did that!” But like you, I’m always happy when the project is finally finished. I love your embroidery and may try something like it myself. I tend to like a monochromatic look, which is not easy to put together. This idea of using various shades of your of your base fabric to create your design was enlightening. I’m probably 50 years older than you are, so it makes me happy to see and learn from you and how you worked your way through your project. Again, great job!
I really appreciate how much time you take to describe the end product and what you liked/disliked. Some videos I watch don’t show the final product very much and I get sad 😭😂 so this is great!! Thanks!
Oh thank you! I never know if I’m talking too much or if people want to hear it, so this is good to hear 😊
this is a wonderful tutorial for how to use a bodice block! i loved seeing that in practice. the end product turned out wonderful!
Love the way the top turned out. I liked how you went on to figure out solutions to your mistakes and finished the top. My philosophy - mistakes turn into creative solutions. 🎉🤸🏼😅
I love the finished top. The admission of your “oops” moments definitely decided me to subscribe. One thing every would be up cycler needs is patience as well as enough creativity to work round the mistakes, and redeem the original aim of the project, which you did beautifully. Well done, and warm wishes from Israel
The patching looks like an intentional design thing to me! Loved this video. Love your concept!
The top is really pretty - you really can't see the side patch and in the preview I assumed the front seam was a style choice - and I appreciated that you showed a lot of your changes during the process which gave me some useful tips. I've been hesitant to add embroidery to my pieces because I feel I'm not good at drawing big designs but this kind of embroidery feels doable for my skill set and you've inspired me to give it a try.
So glad to hear this! Good luck with your future projects ✨
I love it when youtube recommends me new channels that are actually about stuff that I like! The shirt came out gorgeous. And you inspired me to look into drafting my own pattern block, so I will be trying that out soon. Also, beautiful video quality. All around just beautiful experience that I just had with your first 3 videos, thank you! 🎉❤
Thank you for being here! ✨ Good luck with the bodice block, it’s a game changer 👍
You are adorable! ❤ This was certainly a challenge, but you worked through the mistakes beautifully, and walked me through the steps in a way that’s relatable. Thank you, and waiting eagerly for the next ‘flip’
You did EXCEPTIONALLY well. It looks great 👍
This pattern would look fabulous on a beautiful jacquard silk!
Agreed 👍
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The embroidery really added a nice flair to this simple blouse!!Nothing beats an honest presentation because we all screw up at some point & then we need to figure out what to do to fix it?! Your solutions were great!!
Soooo lovely 🩷 I'm obsessed with the fit 😍 the pattern is so simple yet elegant 🩷 and the embroidery was so cute and added spice it 🩷loooove it 🩷
Thank you for showing your process and how you make adjustments and deal with mistakes! It was so helpful, I learned a lot 😊
I have been Thrifting for a high quality fabrics for quite some time and he sometimes even find fun things like cotton velvet etc. Thank you so much for what you’re doing here I think it’s right on. It’s beautiful and fun.
Love it! ‘slow fashion’ 😂 Beautiful design, good for you🎉
Boy, I’ve been there with the zone-out part. Still beautiful.
Hey, you are genuinely one of us all 😂😂 i ve been sewing since i was 4 years old, which means for the past 51,years, yes.... and still these mishaps occur. Just like you, i find creative ways to fix them, even my clients are surprised and happy 😂😂😂
This is stunning!! I love your attention to detail and how specifically you described each step. Also that the finished object is so different than what you started with, so inspiring!
Wow!! It turned out amazing. The embroidery is so delicate and the color are perfect! Incredible job! I'm in the middle of a project right now that is taking longer than I expected and this just gave me the motivation to continue☺
This is so nice to hear! I was just thinking earlier today that now it's done, I've almost forgotten how much work it was. When you're in the middle of a project it can be a grind, but keep going and you definitely won't regret it. You got this!! 🙌
This looks so nice on you. Thanks so much for this video! It was cool to see the whole process, especially when you had to fix or change things. It really taught me a lot!
this was really cool......absolutely adored the embroidery
Thank you 🌷
Love the shape and fit. The embroidery is great. High end fabric look. I used to mark my patterns. Cut 1 or Cut 2 saved a lot of fabric and getting mad at yourself. Thank you.
This shirt is great, really enjoyed this video. The shirt looks really good. Loved the troubleshooting and solution finding. Thank you 👏
Great job Siobhan! I'm looking forward your next project. A great start 🎉🎉🎉
More! More! More! I love your channel! The top turned out so cute. I think the seams from your having to piece it give it more style. ❤
The queen of thrift rebuilds! Great tutorial!
The top is completely adorable! And your extra seams look very intentional and became design elements, not "oops" moments. Very smart, very chic!!!!!! Beautiful job!
You are so creative! , the top looks great and the pieced looks like it was part of the design and not a mistake, looking forward to more videos.
I've been sewing since I was 9 years old, with life getting in the way at times. I've never really got a pattern block that suits me, but your young, fresh, inspiring attitude has definitely made me decide to work it out. It's my time now. I have a lovely new sewing machine and a great stash. I also love how you showed your oops, I often feel as I'm in my 60's now that I have forgotten more than I ever knew 😊 and make mistakes all the time. Thank You Leonie
The first step to being really good at something...is to be really bad at something! Best of luck with drafting a pattern block - it's a total game changer and really gives you the freedom to be creative. There are plenty of good tutorials here on KZhead! Have fun Leonie, thanks for being here 🌷
Love the thrift flip and the ideas about fabric at my thrift shop. Will look differently at the racks now
I like the embroidery idea and really appreciate your vid on thrifting natural fibres. Very helpful!
beautiful result and superidea for a thrifting project ❤
So so beautiful 😻 love it! Great work!
Good for you for keeping on with the project despite the drawbacks. Slow fashion for sure. It came out beautifully, congratulations.
Love the careful detail and clear descriptions of process and design inspiration. Subscribed and have shared with my daughter. LOVE it!
Welcome to the channel! ✨
I love everything you had on in the video and the finished shirt is beautiful.
The shirt is so cute!! I would really like to see how you finish those hems since i saw its still fraying after you sew em all together. It’d really help me because I’m always confused as to how people finish em especially at the armhole and the sides if they overlock it after sewing if that makes sense 🥺
I finished all the seams with a sort of criss-cross diamond stitch that is on my machine (I don't have a fancy machine at all, so I'm sure other machines have an equivalent). Basically it's the densest stitch option I have. You're right, after finishing the seams there were still some stray fibers falling out, but those are just the ones that were already frayed. Once they fall out, there won't be any more fraying. Trust me, it's solid. For the armhole and sides, I finished them with the diamond stitch after sewing everything together, but sometimes I will finish the edges first before sewing the pieces together if an area will be hard to get to after its sewn together. If you work with linen, I would highly recommend learning how to do french seams...they are a bit more technical and time consuming, but the final result is beautiful on the inside (no raw edges!) and it's the most solid way to finish fabric that frays. Good luck with your sewing!
@@studiobonvon thank you!! You’re awesome❤️
I love this. The embroidery is fantastic.
I love it. Looking forward to your next project.
WELL DONE! I loved that you added your "oops" to show us the real deal. Great design from beginning to end. Loved the thrift flip finds from your other video and this one. I too have been going to the thrift to "learn the feel" of fabrics. Your personality is cute, especially the unicorn. I have to admit, I laughed when you made the mistakes because I know we have all done the same in our sewing. Thanks for being you......keep the videos coming.
Gorgeous final product!
It turned out so beautifully! Congrats!!
This turned out so beautifully. I would love to try this embroidery technique on one of my dresses. Thank you for the inspiration 😊
You’re very welcome ☺️ good luck with your future project!
I appreciate you including how long it took. I’m working on a denim pinafore which is made using old jeans. I’m on day two but keep slowing down to get the details right, including ironing it as I go to get the seams nice and flat. Your shirt turned out amazingly😊
Ironing is such an important step! It's definitely worth it to take the time, since you'll probably have it for many, many years. From that perspective - what difference does a day or two make? Good luck with your project ✨
It's a beautiful top. Great job!
This is so CUTE!
What a great result and video…thank you!!
This is fantastic. Me trying to find your other content. This can’t be all of it? You can tell it’s done with experience. Where do I find the other stuff?
Haha I studied animation and work in the film industry, so although I have experience with editing, this really is my first and only KZhead channel :) Working on the next video as we speak!
It must be my lucky day because YT suggested this video to me and it is fantastic! ✨👍 I love your sewing set up and this project! I really felt for you when you realised you'd cut the front piece in two - been there! But you totally saved it and I love the final garment - well done! 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you so much, I'm glad you're here! ✨
This shirt turned out beautiful! This is ajsi how i work. If the pattern pieces don't fit, i patchwork them. Great job!
I applaud your tenacity. Very nice job.
So beautiful! Thank you for explaining your process and showing the mistakes too. Very encouraging for us. Love this! Subscribing
I love this and your new shirt! BEAUTIFUL!
Truly gorgeous work, it was a joy to watch you navigate this design idea. I have learned a lot and you have a new subscriber! Thank you so much! 💚☘️
Thank you, and welcome to the channel! :)
It's beautiful! I love it!
Swietnie to zrobilas w tym sensie, ze Twoje bledy przyczynily sie do nauczenia sie wiecej dla mnie. Dzieki❤
Miło mi słyszeć, że było to pomocne! (przepraszam, jeśli mój polski jest zły, używam tłumacza Google)
@@studiobonvon dzieki serdeczne za Twoj trud.
What a gorgeous top! You did such a great job, and I love the embroidery! I've been thinking of ways to alter my fabric to make it personal. This was great inspiration. Thank you!
So happy to hear this! Inspiring other makers (in the way that I get inspired when I see other people's cool projects) was the biggest reason I made this!
The shirt is fabulous! It really is adorable as are you. Good for you. Keep it up.
Love it!!! You did an amazing job!!
Great video. Your so cute. I loved this little how to and I love the style of the new top.
You did a great job! I'm very impressed. I've been designing and creating costumes for many years and have made those same mistakes. You should be very proud that you were able to overcome them within your fabric limitations. It's a darling top and so are you. Just subscribed so I can see what other projects you create.
Sometimes limitations are more fun! Welcome to the channel :)
Love it! Yes, I would try that!
It’s beautiful! I subscribed at your fabric feel video. I love what you are doing!
Excellent results. Very nice top. The embroidery looks amazing. Note: a drop sleeve will lift the shirt much more with arm movements.
This is a such a piece of fabulous shirt!!
You did a great job! Ready made tops like that would have only done the front embroidery or a little loop type across neckline or just the sleeves. I may have done one of lesser. Enjoyed watching. 💕
So pretty. Well done. Nailed it!
Lovely! I think the end result shows your personality and style really well :)
Absolutely beautiful top!
Thank you so much I really really enjoyed watching you upscale that thrift shirt, into the absolutely beautiful and wonderful top. I really really love ❤❤❤❤ it, and I didn’t take any notice of the patchwork at all. It went with the overall look and design too. I’ve subscribed and given you a thumbs up too
✨ Thank you so much! And welcome to the channel 😄
Flexible rulers are awesome for playing with sleeve caps and other curves.
Excellent job ❤
Oohhhhhmmmmmgeeeeeee! So grateful for you and yt for recommending all you do ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you!! 😊 ✨
love it!!
It looks beautiful, thanks! i love it
❤Now I got to know your channel and I enjoyed watching very much. Everything is realistic and motivating. I hope you continue❤
Subscribed!! Love the idea, your honesty and result 😍
Thank you, and welcome!! ✨
Just found your channel and I love it. Please continue your wonderful work!
So pretty!
I totally love the result. Just wish I could sew.
Beautiful and inspiring!
Very well done 👏 I will apply the technique on a shirt I have at home
Looks beautiful. Very well done.
New to channel, love the embroidery. I have turquoise linen from a shirt and trousers that were my mother’s. Great inspiration.
Ah turquoise - one of my favorite colors! Sounds beautiful
I have subscribed!!! You are my kind of gal!!! Can not wait until your next one!!!!❤
Thank you, and welcome to the channel!!
Love it. So inspiring🙋🏼♀️🇦🇺
What’s the rush? It’s all about the journey. It’s a gorgeous top and I love your fearless sleeve drafting exploration.
Love this! I totally can related regarding collars, much prefer tops without them 😊 really like how you’ve put the effort in to make a pattern and test the fit!
Your top is absolutely beautiful and I really like the seam down the front but you're right they don't really show up as much as you would think.❤
Good job! I have sewn with patterns and would like to learn to draft my own. Thank you for the inspiration.
Absolutely! Self drafting is really the best way to exercise your self expression - lots of room for creativity! Best of luck with your future projects ✨
Love it!👏
The patchwork seams make it look more expensive “bespoke” making it a more interesting design in the end. ❤
Really like the adition of the front seam.
Wow great work!