Things You'll Need:
- Sewing Kit
- Instant Stain Remover
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Step 1
Discount clothing stores are great places to shop!Shop Smart
TJ Maxx and Marshalls are the best places to shop because you can buy designer clothes without the designer prices. Why should you pay full price for good-looking clothes? -
Step 2
Tender Hearts Thrift StoreThrive on Thrift
Don't be scared of thrift stores! The prices are fantastic and you can often find items that have never been worn (still with tags!). Go in with a list of exactly what you're looking for, be it size 2 jeans or a leather bag. Once you find your item, be sure to check for holes and stains. If you see none, then you're good to go! -
Step 3
Save your buttons!Keep Your Buttons
New clothes usually come with extra buttons in baggies or sewn into the hems. Don't throw these away! Keep your extra buttons in a box in your laundry room for easy access. This way if a button pops off your clothes (and it inevitably will), you can always sew on a matching new one! -
Step 4
Repair your own clothes!Repair Your Own Clothes
You don't need to be a seamstress to repair your own clothes. All you need a small sewing kit (available at Target) and a little elbow grease. Sometimes a hole in your jeans can be fixed with a few stitches and a trendy patch from a craft store. You can even fix loose hems all by yourself! -
Step 5
Buy an instant stain remover!Remove Stains at Once
Be sure to purchase an instant stain remover, like Tide to Go or OxiClean, and keep it in your bag at all times. Clothes can be ruined by a simple stain, but instant stain remover applied in a timely manner can be enough to save your favorite shirt. This is one purchase you won't regret!
