Customize Your Back-to-school Wardrobe Without The Designer Cost
Posted on March 28, 2009 by Mickie
If you 8217;ve been doing some back to school clothes shopping, you know that embellishments are all the rage, from strategically ripped jeans to tops and bottoms enhanced with embroidery, lace, crystals and more. The look is fabulous, but the price tag can be breath-taking. The hottest jeans can cost hundreds of dollars. Instead of figuring out how you can squeeze a pair of designer jeans or a trendy shirt into your budget, why not take matters into your own hands and create truly customized clothing that you make yourself. 8220;There are so many ways to embellish jeans and other clothing, 8221; says Gayle Hillert, vice president, education and training for Bernina of America. You don 8217;t even have to buy new clothes to embellish 8211; the distressed look is in, and other embellishments can make any garment look fresh. After all, it 8217;s the finishing touches that you 8217;ll be adding that will give the clothes their personality, not the brand name. A trip to your local craft or fabric store will get you started. Look at the various trims available and get creative 8211; you can add interest around the...