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I'm trying to stick to a thrifted/gifted/stolen rule with my closet, but I also want to start dressing to reflect my subculture. Any advice for low-cost mods I could make to my clothes? I have most basics and access to a sewing machine, but I can't dye things yet.
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Reply by ✰chachi✰monster✰
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You can get press-on studs/metal embellishments from craft stores for cheap– I got a whole kit for $8 AUD the other day. The craft section in second-hand shops is amazing, too. So many old buttons, sewing patterns, old fabrics...
Oh, here's a good one. You can print/draw some basic images/words onto paper, and cut them into a stencil. If you have fabric paint (or even acrylic paint) you can use this on clothes.
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Reply by ArmoredAlchemist
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The absolute most classic of punk clothing mods is chopping things up, adding safety pins, or adding paint or patches. Patches are easy to make using scrap fabric and a sharpie, and can be attached using dental floss if you don’t have thread, or safety pins if you don’t have a needle. If you want to get more advanced, studs, chains, grommets, and zippers are available at most craft stores :)