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coolirpa
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Приєднався 6 жов 2010
Hi! My names April and my channel is all about DIY Fashion and upcycling old clothes into something new! Subscribe for new videos every week! :)
For business inquiries please email me at: coolirpa@gmail.com
For business inquiries please email me at: coolirpa@gmail.com
DIY faux fur shawl: perfect for a wedding!
Attending an outdoor wedding? Make a simple fur shawl to layer over your dress for an elegant and classy look!
MATERIALS:
-2 yards of fur fabric
-2 yards of lining
*NOTE: if you want to save money or are making a smaller shawl, you can just buy 1 yard and piece your scarf together, meaning it will have a seam in the middle of your fabric. I didn't want a seam so i just bough 2 yards. However if I were to remake it, I would buy 1 yard of fur and 2 yards of lining because you probably wont be able to see the seam from the outside of the fur*
-Hand sewing needles
-Sewing machine
-Matching thread
My must-have sewing supplies:
www.coolirpa.com/sewingsupplies
ORDER MY BOOK "DIY THRIFT FLIP" to learn more about altering clothes:
Amazon: geni.us/DIYThriftFlip
Barnes & Noble: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/diy-thrift-flip-april-yang/1143173171?ean=9780760383216
Bookshop: bookshop.org/p/books/diy-thrift-flip-sewing-techniques-for-transforming-old-clothes-into-fun-wearable-fashions-april-yang/20584603?ean=9780760383216
Books-a-Million: www.booksamillion.com/p/DIY-Thrift-Flip/April-Yang/9780760383216?id=8827082359971
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diy shawl, wedding guest fashion, wedding fashion, wedding guest dresses, wedding attire, wedding lookbook, how to sew fur, outdoor wedding, what to wear to a wedding, fur shawl, wedding trends, sewing trends, fashion trends, made from scratch
MATERIALS:
-2 yards of fur fabric
-2 yards of lining
*NOTE: if you want to save money or are making a smaller shawl, you can just buy 1 yard and piece your scarf together, meaning it will have a seam in the middle of your fabric. I didn't want a seam so i just bough 2 yards. However if I were to remake it, I would buy 1 yard of fur and 2 yards of lining because you probably wont be able to see the seam from the outside of the fur*
-Hand sewing needles
-Sewing machine
-Matching thread
My must-have sewing supplies:
www.coolirpa.com/sewingsupplies
ORDER MY BOOK "DIY THRIFT FLIP" to learn more about altering clothes:
Amazon: geni.us/DIYThriftFlip
Barnes & Noble: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/diy-thrift-flip-april-yang/1143173171?ean=9780760383216
Bookshop: bookshop.org/p/books/diy-thrift-flip-sewing-techniques-for-transforming-old-clothes-into-fun-wearable-fashions-april-yang/20584603?ean=9780760383216
Books-a-Million: www.booksamillion.com/p/DIY-Thrift-Flip/April-Yang/9780760383216?id=8827082359971
Follow Me:
coolirpa
coolirpa
Ways To Support This Channel:
Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/coolirpa
diy shawl, wedding guest fashion, wedding fashion, wedding guest dresses, wedding attire, wedding lookbook, how to sew fur, outdoor wedding, what to wear to a wedding, fur shawl, wedding trends, sewing trends, fashion trends, made from scratch
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Outfits inspired by Avatar: The Last Airbender | Water, Earth, Fire, and Air
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Thrifting for outfits inspired by Avatar: The Last Airbender was so much fun! The most challenging pieces to find at the thrift store was the final accessories and touches that would complete the looks but overall I'm so proud of everything I was able to get secondhand. Let me know which nation you liked the best. I can't choose, they're all are so cute!!! Have you seen Netflix's live action ad...
How to shorten sleeves on a sweater or hoodie | Sewing tutorial
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Here's how to shorten sleeves that are too long on a crewneck sweater or hoodie! Love small clothing alterations that make such a big difference to how you feel and look. Hope it helps you out :) My sewing machine and supplies: www.coolirpa.com/sewingsupplies PREORDER MY BOOK "DIY THRIFT FLIP": Amazon: geni.us/DIYThriftFlip Barnes & Noble: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/diy-thrift-flip-april-yang/114...
8 Tips For Buying A New Sewing Machine! What to know and look for
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Here are some helpful tips for shopping for a new sewing machine. There's so many different models out there so it can get overwhelming but hopefully this video can help you make an easier decision. I'll be going over the necessary stitches and functions to look out for and comparing the differences between computerized and mechanical machines. I'm sure I missed a ton of other stuff so leave me...
Making a zero-waste bag from an old pair of jeans
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How to make a zero-waste denim bag from an old pair of jeans! I was inspired by the mushroom designs on my cricut design space and decided to make my bag a mushroom themed bag. Thank you to #cricut for sponsoring this video! Here are all the supplies and materials I used to make the bag: -1 pair of jeans -sharp fabric scissors -sewing machine -jeans needle -hand sewing needle My sewing machines...
HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT! I've been working on a big project...
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I WROTE A BOOK!!! DIY Thrift Flip is your ultimate guide to upcycling and altering clothes and it's available for preorder now and will be released next year on May 7th, 2024. You can use these links to preorder: Amazon: geni.us/DIYThriftFlip Barnes & Noble: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/diy-thrift-flip-april-yang/1143173171?ean=9780760383216 Bookshop: bookshop.org/p/books/diy-thrift-flip-sewing-tec...
$100 Japan Fabric Haul! Nippori Fabric Town in Tokyo
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Here's what I was able to purchase for $100 from Nippori Fabric Town in Japan! I found the most beautiful printed fabric and also share the thrift finds and handmade jewelry I found in one of the hippest neighborhoods, Shimokitazawa! I want to go back already...who wants to come? #fabrics #japan #hauls Follow Me: IG: coolirpa FB: coolirpa TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@cooli...
How to upsize a jacket - Quick fix #thrifting #sewinghacks
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If you ever have a jacket that fits just a little too small, heres an easy way you can upsize it to fit looser on you. This was a thrifted jacket my husband found but it was a bit too tight to be worn comfortably so I quickly upsized it before our trip to Japan. I love doing simple alterations like this that make a huge difference. I hope this sewing tip helps you out! My Must-Have Sewing Suppl...
Making Sheeta's puffy sleeve blouse and baggy pant's from Castle in the Sky (Full tutorial)
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Full sewing process of creating Sheeta's top and bottom for my Castle in the Sky cosplay. Pattern up on my website: www.coolirpa.com/shop This is a great puff sleeve pattern that can be made from stretch knit fabric. It's very comfortable and simple to make so it's great for beginners. The baggy pants have inseam pockets, an elastic waist, and the hem can be adjustable if you want. I love havin...
Adding pockets to pants/skirts that don't have any! Easy sewing tutorial
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Don't you hate when you find cute pants or skirts but they're missing pockets? This happens all the time to women and it's actually a very simple fix. There are multiple of ways to add pockets to your garments but this one is my favorite because it's hidden at the side seams and easy to do! Hope you enjoy this sewing tutorial and try it out! My sewing machine and supplies: www.coolirpa.com/sewi...
How to make an onigiri(rice ball) costume | Easy sewing project
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How to make an onigiri(rice ball) costume | Easy sewing project
[FULL] Making of Clawdeen Wolf cosplay process
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[FULL] Making of Clawdeen Wolf cosplay process
Scraps to Pikachu Plushie Transformation
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Scraps to Pikachu Plushie Transformation
Sewing a Damian Wayne Robin Cosplay for @KrystalShanellee | DC, Batman, Comic Con 2022
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Sewing a Damian Wayne Robin Cosplay for @KrystalShanellee | DC, Batman, Comic Con 2022
Making Shikamaru from Naruto Cosplay [THRIFT FLIP]
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Making Shikamaru from Naruto Cosplay [THRIFT FLIP]
Hand sewing an entire look from start to finish! Thrifted Transformations
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Hand sewing an entire look from start to finish! Thrifted Transformations
I thrifted my SUMMER wardrobe! *Try-on Haul*
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I thrifted my SUMMER wardrobe! *Try-on Haul*
Making A New Dress From 2 Old Dresses! Thrifted Transformations
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Making A New Dress From 2 Old Dresses! Thrifted Transformations
4 Easy Sewing Projects For Beginners!
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4 Easy Sewing Projects For Beginners!
Transforming A Dress Into Rei's Pink Overalls from Sailor Moon!
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Transforming A Dress Into Rei's Pink Overalls from Sailor Moon!
Useful Organization Ideas For Your Sewing Space
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Useful Organization Ideas For Your Sewing Space
Recreating Clothes That Amazon Ads Keep Recommending Me | Thrifted Transformations
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Recreating Clothes That Amazon Ads Keep Recommending Me | Thrifted Transformations
[DIY] Simple ZERO-WASTE tiered dress! Quick & easy to make :)
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[DIY] Simple ZERO-WASTE tiered dress! Quick & easy to make :)
7 Useful Sewing Hacks You NEED To Try!
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7 Useful Sewing Hacks You NEED To Try!
thrift flipping and fixing clothes ~Holiday Glam~ edition!
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thrift flipping and fixing clothes ~Holiday Glam~ edition!
Thrift Store DIY Christmas Decorations | Recycled Holiday Decor Ideas
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Thrift Store DIY Christmas Decorations | Recycled Holiday Decor Ideas
Make an oversized "blanket" hoodie with me | Great holiday gift idea!
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Make an oversized "blanket" hoodie with me | Great holiday gift idea!
I need a mannequin to help me measure it to fit better.
I thought he had a hunchback when I first saw him 😮
Such a cute and stylish recreation!!!
Well done, April! High level costuming at a bargain price for anyone! Very clever. Actually, the styles are so wonderful that they should be reproduced for much more than a costume - maybe you can create a pattern line of these! I love them all, but I do think that even larger sized women could wear any of the 4 outfits, too (even though you are so slim). I also love that you showed how we can keep going back to thrift for really unique ideas!
Aren't all needles color coded? I'm a newbie at sewing, single male with a bit of sewing work to do. Buying trousers online to find out they are not hemmed. A pocket in a trouser with some holes due to keys, an elastic at the waist line of tracksuite pants that came loose. So I bought a very simple sewing machine, a Brother JX17FE, and now I'm watching many YT videos, experimenting and building up confidence to start. Wish me luck, haha...
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Perfect! I got to add pockets to everything now! 😄
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Turned out nice! Those pants are 🔥
So the 13 in that was cut across the fabric was it doubled? The fabric for the bodice looks longer than 13 in. Just want to make sure I get my own measurements right @coolirpa
thanks you for the tip ! it's wonderful !
google lens is the best!
So cute ❤❤❤
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So cute ❤❤
Okay that what people are doing when they are taking photos with their phones in the thrift store. Love your flip.
Wash and machine dry cottons before cutting out the pattern.
hi i know im 4 years too late but do i need to back stitch every time i change directions? like if im doing something square and i turn the corner?
Very cute!
I don't have to click an app first to do that 😉 on mine
The final outfit looks so good🤩
How'd it go? You look so cute!
Wonderful, very pretty 🌸🪭🩰
Like 2 minutes in that was important information
I’m here because it’s too expensive to buy my daughters costumes but I want them to live their best creative and imaginative lives 😅 Sewing machines look so intimidating
Wow 9 years ago ❤ how old are you now ? I’m just now seeing your video lol
It is so good to see you creating. You make everything look so easy. That was adorable. Now, did you do the video on your dress that you wore? Blessings.
Thank you! Found some cool flowery denim and will make "scratch panels" so my cat doesn't mess up my couch any more than it is already scratched up. It's okay, I love my kitties more than my couch. A lot of these tips I learned a long time ago - they just left my mind - so thank you for posting these tips! Cheers! 🌺🐱
i use a vintage singer 319k an 206k but i have to use a small stich for heavy fabric 8 to 10 stiches per inch
Sew helpful❤
what is understitching?
I'm going to attempt to do this by myself
Slight problem my sewing machine was made in the 70s ( I think) so it doesn't have a screen
Love how you "truly" redid the dress. Unlike so many shows and chennels out there that used old dresses as a scrap fabric.
Awesome 👍👍❤❤❤
Thank you! I came here to find out about sizes in Jean needles.
The part about stretchy fabrics is exactly what I was looking for today!! Thank you so much
Nice but the back of the swimsuit you are wearing does not look like this one you were showing how to make. so you either have done it one more time or you altered the first one you did. Not nice in general imagine someone will try to do it because likes the final product and will get something totally different at the back.
Thank you
Its perfect my dear
That would be so cute with a soft white tank top it would give it a fun and modern look -wow just gorgeous 😍
Omg, your dress is amazing.
I once did a gown like that for a daughter. I asked the mom “Are you ready? I’m going to trim the neck off?” The daughter said “I’m ready” 😂😂😂
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Oh sow. I love this. I know what I'm doing with my week off ❤😂
I liked the last one most.
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Thank you so much for this! I just recently started learning to sew and don't have enough money for a basic dress form, much less everything I need to customize it to my body type 😭 after searching UA-cam for hours for an AFFORDABLE solution I came across this video and it literally saved me! Thank you so much!!!
Gorgeous!
is there a way to make a kids shirt into an adult size shirt?