Transformations from old things

The alterations from old things are fascinating. To date, one of these activities is called a buzzword "Rebranding", which means "a new life of the usual things." But we should distinguish some points: if from a certain style of T-shirts make a different style - this is a usual alteration, and if, for example, to use the familiar object of everyday life in another role - this is a rebranding.

First, decide what you wantdo with the old thing. If it is, for example, a T-shirt - ask yourself why did you decide to remake it? If there is a stain on it that can not be withdrawn any more, the hole, or the T-shirt just went out of fashion - do not be upset. Here a wide range of things you can decorate your clothes with and refresh its appearance:

• beads;


• sequins;


• stripe;


• bows;


• tapes;


• rhinestones;


• applications;


• beads;


• sequins;


• embroidery;


• chevrons.

Thanks to these ornaments you can masterfullydisguise the spot, make the original drawing, give things not a primordial, but a very updated look. The alterations from old things easily change the style of clothes that have gone out of fashion. If you do not like the style of T-shirts - everything is simple. Take the scissors and cut off everything you think is superfluous. Do not forget then to steal everything and add the above decorations to the new "composition".

It is worth remembering that alterations from old things - this is not an irresponsible occupation. All the same, if it's clothes, then you still have to wear it, so before you cut and change something, remember about some of the nuances:

• Do not wear pants from your coat. From the coat it is more rational to make a coat, adding to it the refinement your fantasy is capable of;



• Do not try to break decorative seams. It is better to fix the seam with small stitches on the cutting line, not spreading the entire thread, otherwise you will have to do twice as much laborious work;



• Do not be ashamed of the fact that you do not dress in trendy boutiques, but alter old things. Today, hand-made is even more popular than the classic. The wave of popularity of second-hand, swept by modern fashion, once again proved that second-hand old things can look no less stylish than expensive classics and things from the latest fashion collections.

Concerning re-branding - here things are a bit simpler and more exciting. The alterations from old things in this foreshortening look original, as masterpieces of modern art. Look around: old cassettes, magazines, cans, floppy disks, matchboxes, a whole package of shells brought from the sea ten years ago - is it difficult to find an application?

Old cassettes, on which the young Alla is still singing so tenderlyPugacheva, of course, is a pity to throw out, because this is the memory of youth or childhood. Make funny wallet. Simply sew the usual primitive pocket purse, insert a zipper there and glue a tape on each side, divided in two. Not only will it look original, so you can also supplement your image if, for example, you like retro. Believe me, no one will immediately guess that this is the original alteration from old things.

Seashells you can fill the bottom of a transparent vase or a transparent candlestick. By the way, transparent candlestick is easy to make from a miniature mayonnaise jar, into whichjust pour the wax, after decorating the bottom of the shells. Acrylic paints, which are easy to buy in any stationery store, you can create beautiful colorful patterns.

You have accumulated a huge stack of magazines? Be creative - make one of thema coffee table or a journal chair. Just bind the magazines with a strong belt or tight tape, from above and from below place a wooden stand and everything, the table is ready. And for a chair, you can put a soft, flat pillow on top of the tree.

Frozen old floppy? No problem. Read the first paragraph, which describes the purse from the cassette, and do the same, only with a notebook. There is no need for a thread and a needle. Simply glue the sides of the floppy disk to the side of the notebook or paste it into the cover to fit it.

Banks for olives and pineapple not only suitable for cigarette butts. Be smart and make of them auxiliary jars for kitchen appliances. You can decorate them with self-adhesive paper and make some inscriptions or applications.

Look around and think, what would you change in your interior or how you diversified your wardrobe? Remaking from old things is a great opportunity to make your life brighter and more exciting. In addition, you can give such things to yourclose and familiar. Believe me, honed skill in this hobby will make you a famous person among your friends, and they will collect original gifts made by your hands, looking forward to the new holiday.