It’s back to school time and you’re dreading buying new school wardrobes? Don’t!! Here are 20 ways to make clothes last longer!! Too short pants? No problem? T-shirt to snug? No biggie! Dress too short? Not an issue! Sweater too tight? Fixable!
20 ways to make clothes last longer
Make pants longer. – Makeit-Loveit.com 
Add a banded ruffle cuff – The Mother Huddle
Add a layered ruffle cuff – The Mother Huddle
Turn a dress into a skirt – Real Simple
Add length to pants with color blocking – Hello Bee
Add a ruffle and longer straps to make a jumper last longer – Ruffles & Stuff
Add a side panel to a t-shirt to make it wider – Craftster
Use 2 pairs of “too short” jeans to make one longer pair – Mingo & Grace
Turn too small jeans or a jean skirt into a bandana skirt – Andrea’s Notebook
Add a panel to lengthen a shirt or sweater – Ruffles & Stuff
Turn tights into leggings – Makeit-Loveit.com
Add long sleeves to a t-shirt – Punkin Patterns
Add cuffs to pants – You and Mie
Add length to a too short dress– Say Yes
Extend the length of a jacket – Maiden Lane
Turn a too small sweater into a cardigan – Delia Creates for I Am Momma 
Add colored inserts to your clothes – Burda Style
Patch those knees in style! – Andrea’s Notebook
Turn too small sweats into a cute skirt – It’s Always Autumn
Turn too small pants into a skirt! – Serger Pepper
Want more great ideas? Check out the new book by Disney Powless! Little Fixes: 54 Clever Ways to Extend the Life of Kids’ Clothes Reuse, recycle, repurpose, restyle (affiliate link)
Comments & Reviews
irene says
Thanks Andrea for featuring my skirt that slims, made using jeans.
I strongly believe that old pre-loved clothes deserve a new life and I’ve found truck loads of inspiration on your round-up (as usual)
Hugs from Italy
Irene
SergerPepper.com
Mary Taylor says
Thank you for sharing all these wonderful ideas! I wish I knew how to sew, especially when my kids were young!! You are so creative!!
CC says
Such Great ideas!! Thanks for sharing.
Sandy Taylor says
Love these ideas!
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