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Transform secondhand clothing into a collection

"What if you turn thrift store clothing into your own fashion line?"

Why this is so fun

You discover that a boring shirt suddenly becomes a trendy crop top, and feel the thrill of creating something unique that nobody else has. You develop a sharp eye for potential in 'ugly' clothing and build skills that save you money and earn you compliments.

Someone who did this

Daniël (29), Rotterdam — barista at local coffee shop, collects vintage cameras

That oversized blazer for €3.50 from De Kringloop on Nieuwe Binnenweg is now rolled up in my closet because it was way too big.

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First 3 steps

  1. 1Buy ten interesting clothing items at thrift stores
  2. 2Learn basic sewing techniques through YouTube tutorials
  3. 3Make three successful transformations and photograph them
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