How to Design Jeans & Jackets for Cheap
Jeans and jackets should be in every person's wardrobe. Find cheap clothing at sales, consignment shops, yard sale and your own closet. The object is to have well-fitting jeans and jackets. Breathe new life into old or plain clothing by designing unique personalized details to add trendy style. Make your own versions of expensive embellished designer jeans and jackets for little cost. Designs can be simple or elaborately intricate. Wear transformed clothing with class.
- Take a shopping expedition. The object is to intensely window shop. You do not want to spend any money unless you find jeans or jackets that are super cheap.
- Notice any jean or jacket style that appeals to you. Pay particular attention to the design and materials used. Take a picture with your cell phone if able. Tell people you are an artist if they ask questions.
- Find some well-fitting jeans and jackets at consignment shops. Look for styles that you can customize so bring your imagination along with you.
- Clean out your closets and find those jeans and jackets that you never wear. You might be surprised what you find there. Try them on for fit. You want to keep the ones that fit. It doesn’t matter if they have frays or holes. With a little creativity these old items will look like fashion designer outfits worth a lot of money.
- Get crafty and learn about the different ways that people embellish their outfits. Look at craft books and magazines for inspiration and the mechanics of the different techniques.
- Choose a design and embellishment technique that works for you.
- Gather your supplies. These can range from stencils, clothing paints and brushes, needlework supplies and any type of item that you can embellish with. Appliques and patches work well.
- Follow your pattern and begin to create. You can transfer traced designs onto your clothing using charcoal. Fill in the design with paint.
- Keep your design trendy and unique. Wear your new clothing with pride.