If you have two or more children, it may be a struggle to make sure that everyone has the needed clothing. Children outgrow their clothes quickly and to purchase new clothes every time can be costly. When you have a family of four or more, using hand-me-downs within your family or from family friends is a way to give your children "new" clothes without the cost. The only down fall with this is that each child has a different set of likes and dislikes. There are ways to take these hand-me-downs and rejuvenate them to meet your child's approval with little cost.
Clothing Makeover Kit
If you and your child would like to make some changes to the received hand-me-downs, you will need some items to help you achieve this. Listed below are some of the items you may need.
- Iron
- Fabric Glue
- Sewing Needle
- Sewing Thread
- Tie-dye
- Iron-on materials (patches, designs, etc.)
- Faux fur
- Beads
- Fabric Paint
- Paint Brushes
Some of these items you may already have, if not check your local arts and crafts store, retail store, or grocery store. If you are unable to access a store that sells the necessary item(s) to make renew your child's hand-me-down item, you may use the following internet websites to purchase them:
Walmart
Hobby Lobby
Michaels
Hancock Fabrics
Personalizing Hand-Me Downs
There are many things that you and your child can do to personalize his or her hand-me-downs. Listed below are some websites that can provide ideas, guidance, or instructions to help you do this:
There are many things that you can do to renew your child's hand-me-downs so they look new. Not only will they look new, but they will also meet your children's approval. Many of these arts and crafts ideas to update and personalize your child's used clothing can be done with your children's assistance.
