27 DIY Fashion Ideas That Will Save You Lots Of Cash

Or how to look fancy on a budget!

1. Glitter Clutch

This stand-out look is achieved by revamping your old clutch bag with some fabric paint and glitter. Here's how to do it.

2. Foxy Shoes

Add some style to plain flats with an embroidered design. These foxes look super cute but you could use any design you want! Here's how to do it.

3. Tie Dye Dress

Remember making tie dye T-shirts when you were a kid? This is the adult version. Here's how to do it.

4. Changeable Denim Details

It'll look like you've got a new pair of shorts on every day! Just use Velcro to attach the different fabrics. Here's how to do it.

5. Braided Bracelets

Make them for your friends or keep them all for yourself! Here's how to do it.

6. Shiny Collar

To make your collar look jazzy like this, all you need to do is break up some old CDs. Bye bye Alanis Morisette. Here's how to do it.

7. Open Back Sweater

Be bold in a bright coloured sweater. It's made by cutting up a regular sweater and attaching Velcro. Here's how to do it.

8. No Sew Pocket

Add some extra style to a plain T-shirt by gluing on a cute pocket. Use any fabric you like, be individual. Here's how to do it.

9. Wrap Around Cape

This cape is inspired by fashion icon, Audrey Hepburn. Here's how to do it.

10. Braided Scarf

If you're used to plaiting your hair then this project will be easy for you. All you need to do is get physical with a little jersey fabric. Here's how to do it.

11. Metallic Cuff

Give an old belt a new leas of life by turning it into a wrist cuff. Here's how to do it.

12. Pleated Tote

Tote bags like this one are really easy to make. Just choose a nice patterned fabric and get stitching. Here's how to do it.

13. Dip Dye Blouse

Dip dyed blouses are so pretty and are just as simple to do as tie dying. Here's how to do it.

14. Flapper Fringe Skirt

This skirt is made with the help of a little fabric glue. It would look awesome on a night out. Here's how to do it.

15. Print Backpack

This backpack is made using fabric from Cath Kidston. You don't need to shell out a load on a brand name bag when you can make it yourself. Here's how to do it.

16. Print Shorts

Add a dash to colour to any outfit with some vibrant print shorts. Here's how to do it.

17. Folded Clutch

These clutch bags look rather sophisticated. It's all in the fabric choice you see. Here's how to do it.

18. Patterned Leggings

All you need to achieve this look is a pair of coloured leggings and fabric paint. Repeated geometric shapes work really well. Here's how to do it.

19. Macramé Back Bra

The detailing looks super professional. Here's how to do it.

20. Feather Ankle Wrap

Make your shoes look brand spanking new with an eye-catching ankle wrap. They're made using a feather trim, ribbon and Velcro - simples! Here's how to do it.

21. Cut Out Dress

This look is inspired by the work of fashion designer, Michael Kors. Do it yourself by fixing up a cheap maxi dress. Here's how to do it.

22. Sequin Elbow Patches

This is how to glam up your uni or work wear! Here's how to do it.

23. Flower Heels

Use ready-made flowers from hairpins and attach them to a pretty pair of shoes. They would be mighty nice for a wedding. Here's how to do it.

24. Wrap Crop Top

This chick teaches us how to make a beautiful garment from a second-hand men's shirt. Here's how to do it.

25. Patterned Jeans

Rejuvenate your jeans with a simple stencil. Here's how to do it.

26. Embellished Shirt

If you've got an old shirt that's starting to look a bit drab you can sew a few beads onto it to make it look fab! The pattern can be completely random, it isn't rocket science! Here's how to do it.

27. Interchangeable Pockets

The great thing about this DIY project is that you can achieve several different looks with just one T-shirt or sweater. Here's how to do it. And you can get your Velcro online at MPD Hook and Loop.