This Woman Makes Stylish Modern outfits Out Of Old Thrift Store Clothes (21 Pics)

Caitlin Trantham is a 33-year-old mother of three. She began sewing at the age of seven, beginning with quilting. Caitlin decided to give old thrift shop items a contemporary facelift after the coronavirus outbreak reached the U.S.

Caitlin says she never spends more than $10 on an item, and the majority of dresses and skirts she has are under $10. The woman said she has always enjoyed thirsting since it is both cost-effective and environmentally friendly. “I enjoy the thrill of the hunt,” Caitlin explained.

This atrocity from the 1980s has been transformed into the prettiest spring dress! These sleeves, oh my god, were AWFUL. (It also had this cool shoulder padding, but I pulled them off before taking the first photo!)

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This dress has been restyled using the Hepburn pattern from Patterns 4 Pirates. The back of the bodice was cut from the original bodice’s back, and the front was made from the top section of the skirt. I added pockets and I’m completely smitten!

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“I just used one bottle of RIT synthetic color, which cost $4! The waves caught me as soon as I arrived at the beach, which is why the bottom is so much darker. The cape and sleeves are made of a single piece of chiffon.

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I had a lot of trouble fitting the bodice, and had to do some fancy seams to get it right! The shoulder bows were created using the ties from the back. They lightened the shape and contributed to the pleasant mood of the rose embroidery.

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I was able to transform this new with tags Goodwill dress into this lovely sundress! I got it from McCall’s and followed her blog for step-by-step directions. The neckline trim was reused, and the bow was added to make it more Christmassy.

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This is a Lularoe Ana that I picked up for $4 at Goodwill. To refashion the bodice, I utilized the Gala Gown design from ‘Patterns for Pirates.’ In addition, I stitched a strapless bra onto the outfit.

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I decided to give it a facelift since a tropical pattern had made me feel even more tropical. I adapted the Patterns for Pirates’ So Classic Sundress pattern to match the components already on the original dress. To get everything in position, some creative cutting and piecing was required.

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I’m dressed in a romper.

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Before and after pictures! Thrifted ugly 90s dress- I passed it up a few times before giving in and purchasing it. It had the potential to be fantastic, in my opinion!

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I used another dress as a template for the bodice and basically wing it for the rest.

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An outfit worn by @taylorswift at the Golden Globes inspired me. It had no back, and I couldn’t locate a design that looked comparable. I was able to create it a whole dress after a lot of thought, planning, and pattern drafting.

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I enjoy putting my skills to the test, even if the results aren’t perfect. Before the closure, this was the final dress I bought from Goodwill. I had to size down because it had 5 layers of tulle and an underskirt with a side zipper.

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This one appealed to me since it included the prettiest sunflower buttons! I had intended to preserve the 90s vibe, but the silhouette turned out to be so 50s that all I had to do was add the sash and a petticoat below.

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‘The blue floral lace gave me a strong 60s baddie vibe.’ I was confident in my ability to create a stylish date night outfit! I removed the neckpiece and set it aside for later. The bottom was then sliced off and utilized for spaghetti straps and a shawl.

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I’m wearing a two-piece outfit for the second time. The first time I put the shorts on inside out, I had to take them apart and stitch them back together.

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Nothing out of the ordinary, but I’m pleased with how it came out! The butterfly appliqués were lovely; however the outfit was far too huge for me. I cut out a new form, split the front and back, and then sewed them back together.

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I adore old woman florals, and this outfit from the 1980s is one of my favorites. It’s not as difficult as you may imagine separating a skirt from the bodice and reconnecting it.

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Making a romper isn’t as simple as it appears on Pinterest! This one was a whim, but I learnt a lot for next time. Trying to do work while on the road is… difficult.

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This outfit is made of acetate, and it’s practically the same as sewing with a dollar shop plastic tablecloth. The cloth is prone to ripping, cannot be ironed, lacks elasticity, and is slick! When I tried it on at Goodwill, it turned out just how I imagined it.

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This Lularoe Amelia dress may be easily changed. It’s now the most comfortable dress I’ve ever worn! I created a ‘tutorial,’ which I will share in my stories. I only get 60 seconds using the TikTok format, so it’s incredibly quick!

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