Customising clothes

Summer is fastapproaching and styles can come in and out of fashion as quickly as they comein.

The best way to stay on top of the new fashion trends is to customise yourown clothes. It's as simple as ABC.

All you need is to be handy with a needle andthread.

I have found the best use of old clothing is a pair of old trousersthat are more than a little worn.

These are the best because you don't mind cuttingthem up knowing a new garment is in the making.

As I said, summer is coming soon and althoughEnglish weather is more than a little temperamental, skirts never go out offashion, no matter the weather.

So those old jeans could soon be a cute mini skirtor any length of skirt you so desire.

Firstly, take those old jeans and cut alongthe inside seam so that none of the middle is joined, next cut the material tothe size desired, a handy tip; mini skirts are easier to make than longer ones.

Next with the excess material you fashion it into place between the gap you'vecut and pin it all together. It should by now resemble the chosen piece, all isneeded then is to sew it all up together and voilà your old jeans turn intothis summer's must. [-[quote]-]

If you're not the type to wear skirts, as manyboys are not, jeans can also been made into shorts of any chosen length, andmuch easier to make, just by snipping here and there you have once more a newoutfit.

Sometimes you have the ideal outfit in yourmind but no amount of endless hours shopping turns up your dream outfit.

I havefound that charity shops are a must have for customising your own clothes asthey are cheaply gained and so your outfit doesn't have to break the bank.

Alsoyour doing you bit from the chosen charity. An outfit that makes you feel goodin more than one way.

Long flowing skirts can easily be made intoboob-tube dresses with funky patterns all accessorized with the fashion musthave of a high-waisted belt.

No matter what dilemmas you're faced with tokeep in the trend, always remember that what is in fashion may not necessarilysuit your body type.

Always go for what feels comfortable and you know looksfabulous.