Problem: you want to have nice things, but you can’t have nice things, because nice things cost money, and you don’t have money.
It’s an issue that has plagued humankind ever since we decided to start using money, which is considered by many to have been a bad move. But, since we’re stuck with it for the time being, I guess we’re all just forced to pine and digitally window shop for fashion and accessories that make our wallets cry.
OR ARE WE?
There’s a new DIY trend sweeping TikTok in which people who are good at this sort of thing demonstrate how they made replicas and approximations of hard-to-obtain styles right from home! If they can do it, maybe we can do it too? Check out some of these examples. (Be advised: every single one of these videos uses the same music clip, so your ears might thank you for hitting mute as you binge ’em.)
12. Reformation Top
Original price: $182.
@emo_usly diy-ing this $182 reformation top for free with a pillowcase that was going to get donated! #reformation #sewing #sewinghacks #diy
11. Cowprint Pants
Original price: the pain of skinning your beloved pet cow.
@britting I stayed up till 3am painting for these dumb pants ? #fyp #paintedjeans #cowprint
10. Faye Bag
Original price: $88.
@alexissmadison it’s not exactly the same pattern but i think it’s still cute ? #foryoupage #foryou #fyp #style #outfits #handmade
9. Another Go
A second take on the bag design.
@sophsophsews i made a big one too but forgot to show it #fyp #FORYOUPAGE #sewing #thrift #thriftflip #colorcustomizer #greenscreen #style #fashioninspo
8. Say My Name Top
Original price: $150.
@kiernanaud $150 top for $14 (pls ignore my pasties?) #sewing #diy #ArtSkills #fyp
7. Bleached Jeans
Original price: growing up in the 80’s.
@__janiszewskaa__
6. Drawstring Mini Dress
Original price: $64.
@shannayeh another one cuz i’m obsessed #thriftflip #maincharacter #sewing #springdiy
5. Nike Tie Die Sports Bra
Original price: $60.
@shannayeh socks —> shirt #hiddentalents #thriftflip #bestfriendsday #upcycling
4. Anime Print Jeans
Original price: having to explain to your friends who all the people on your pants are.
@sopas.closet I think I really popped off with this one ? #deathnote #deathnoteanime #deathnotemisa #imadethis #fyp #fypシ #foryoupage #diyproject #diyfashion #fypg
3. Multi Dye Shirred Dress
Original price: $295.
@mizfeebee Gloves are harder to sew than I thought ? although, I birthed a bad bitch fit #fyp #sewing
2. Criss Cross Jean
Original price: $188.
@kaitsmit Reworked some vintage Calvin Klein denim to make my own crossover jeans #greenscreen#rework#reworked#diy#thriftflip#sewing#fyp#homeproject
1. Troi Rubby Top
Original price: $85.
@amazingishgrace hopefully y’all think it looks good but I CANNOT STOP LAUGHING THAT IM WEARING A TJ’S TOTE BAG KFENDKW #thriftflip #diy #sewing #cottagecore
Of course, it’s pretty easy to ooo and aaah at the talented creative people actually doing this stuff at home, it’s another thing to try it yourself. Still, could be pretty rewarding!
Think you’ll give it a go?
Tell us in the comments.