My boyfriend Alex has been using this tip quite a lot at the moment to jazz up vintage cardigans etc. I just love how adding or replacing buttons on an item of clothing can totally change it for the better.
I have divided the double page spread into 2 separate pages below so it's bigger and easier to read:
Layout designed by Jade Cooper-Collins, illustrations by Emilie Lashmar!
Do you have any simple ideas you use to breathe new life into clothes? Spill the beans!
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I love changing the buttons on things! I often don't like the buttons that come on clothes I buy, so I end up changing them anyway, hahaha.
ReplyDeleteI also like adding a ribbon tie or lace trim to revamp things.
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I am lovin' the layout! I've never thought about buying another garment and taking the buttons of that before, that is such a good idea, because you're too right there- buttons cost a ridiculous amount of money for what they are (buttons). My purse loves you hahahaha. xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a good tip and i love the way you've set it out, the book sounds lovely (: x
ReplyDeleteYour book looks so good from what I have seen so far! I wanna see the rest of it :) x
ReplyDeleteIn theory I love changing the buttons on tops having done it a few times but in reality it takes me HOURS to sew new buttons on! x
ReplyDeletebrilliant tip - really cost-effective too as it's so cheap but makes a big difference!
ReplyDeletei'd love to see more of this book, looks amazing so far!
I just perked up an old cardi yesterday with some new buttons! As irritating as they are to sew on, its worth it :)
ReplyDeleteI like dying things to give them a bit of a change - currently thinking of dying an old scarf black for winter!
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I love doing this, although i always forget to measure the size of button i need :(
ReplyDeleteI always think about doing things like this but then am just too goddamn lazy! So then I end up with the item in question anyway, but never wearing it because I don't like the buttons. Honestly, I'm an idiot..
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Ooh, I bet that book's a good read! I've changed buttons on stuff a few times - it really does make a difference.
ReplyDeletei normally change the buttons on primark items seeing as they're usually quite... tacky and not very well sewn on! that blouse is gorgeous, love the staggered hem -x-
ReplyDeletethis is a great idea, but I am ashamed that I can't even sew on a button :/ x
ReplyDeleteLove this idea! I often add ribbon onto different pieces of clothing like braiding around the cuffs and collars.
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I use to do this all the time, it really is one of those little things that make a world of different. You should send your book off to a publisher Gem I would bloody buy it I love your tips, hope your well girly xxx
ReplyDeleteI've done this to a few Primark cardi's before, and the shock on ppls faces when they realise it's from there is crazy...who knew the humble button could do so much?! x
ReplyDeletenice little tip, i'm always hemming things up and down, but i've never thought to change the buttons, i see what you mean in how it can transform a piece of clothing :)
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thanks!
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I have done this a few times, purely out of necessity because ASOS's buttons are shit more than anything else...
ReplyDeleteWith your tips book, perhaps scan it onto your computer, and post it a tip at a time? Much like you've done here in fact...xx
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I've done the button replacing thing, and I also like the skirt-shortening thing...another quick fix!
ReplyDeleteDone this before, always nice and easy! Love the illustrations!
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I keep seeing this idea popping up and I never tried it but I really should because it does make a hell of a lot of a difference x
ReplyDeleteGood tip - your book looks beautiful, looking forward to seeing more of it xx
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great idea! So cute xxx
ReplyDeleteLove it! I'd love to see the rest of the book too. Such a nice layout.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea :) i've missed your tips because I've been so busy with work. Need a whole evening to go through the back log of tips that I've missed!
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I really love the way you've laid everything out on the pages!
ReplyDeleteAnd the shirt does look waaaay better with the new buttons :)
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I'd love to see the rest of the book, it looks so good. This is a really good tip too xx
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Great tip. Buttons really do make a world of a difference. Love the coloured ones you picked. x
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