DIY Hoodie Alterations?

Opteron_Man · 07-12-2008, 05:07 PM

Who here has some great tips on making my plain
black hoodies more interesting?

My ideas are usually crap, so could you share some ideas with a clueless goth (me)?

I love my comfy cozy hoodies, both zippered and not. I want to add a gothy touch to "stock" hoodies. Any suggestions?

Solumina · 07-12-2008, 05:29 PM

A few fairly easy to do suggestions: fabric paint and/or bleach (I like bleach pens but some people prefer to paint on the bleach) can be used to make some fun, interesting designs, you can also use studs and patches to give them a bit of added interest.

gothicusmaximus · 07-12-2008, 05:31 PM

All right, I got it. Cut off one of the sleeves and replace it with a fishnet. Line the rim of the hood with spikes, but ensure that they aren't arranged according to any sort of pattern, as patterns aren't punk rock. Then write some Sex Gang Children lyrics on it with fabric pens.
I know everything about goth fashion.

Underwater Ophelia · 07-12-2008, 05:51 PM

I bet some asshole would think that idea's pretty good.

gothicusmaximus · 07-12-2008, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Underwater Ophelia

I bet some asshole would think that idea's pretty good.

Big talk. Let's see your idea, tough guy. People who live in fishnet houses shouldn't throw rotary blades.

Underwater Ophelia · 07-12-2008, 06:19 PM

I'd probably do something hella badass like make a miniskirt out of it.

Opteron_Man · 07-12-2008, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by gothicusmaximus

All right, I got it. Cut off one of the sleeves and replace it with a fishnet. Line the rim of the hood with spikes, but ensure that they aren't arranged according to any sort of pattern, as patterns aren't punk rock. Then write some Sex Gang Children lyrics on it with fabric pens.
I know everything about goth fashion.

I like it. What else do you have gothicus? You know everything about goth fashion eh? Your probably right. Keep the suggestions coming!

Grimm · 07-14-2008, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Underwater Ophelia

I'd probably do something hella badass like make a miniskirt out of it.

How would you make a miniskirt out of a hoddie? it'd be easier to go buy a fabric sheet and make it from scratch. Plus her idea was way better.

Also, if you have the patience and the money, buy A LOT silver studs and spikes (if you can find em) and go to a second hand shop, but a faded leather jacket, prefeably with some kind of rip in it.

make little rips inside the jacket (unless the suds have prongs on the bottom) where you want the studs to go and just COVER the jacket in them. you can also make a checkerboard pattern to save studs. Believe me, nothing sends out a bigger FUCK YOU! to the mainstream like a studded leather jacket.

PS: don't try to do it with a cotton hoddie because all the spikes will sag and it'll look like shit. only use the square studs if you want to do it that way.

Grimm · 07-14-2008, 01:51 AM

But the biggest thing to remeber is, ALWAYS MAKE IT FIT YOUR PERSONALITY.

Underwater Ophelia · 07-14-2008, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Grimm

How would you make a miniskirt out of a hoddie? it'd be easier to go buy a fabric sheet and make it from scratch. Plus her idea was way better.

With my badass skills.

I know that, because I make skirts frequently.

"Her" idea was A JOKE.
And gothicus is a dude.

Opteron_Man · 07-18-2008, 06:07 PM

Uh is that all the suggestions I get? Come on Gothicus, tell me more ideas please!

KontanKarite · 07-19-2008, 07:02 PM

Don't wear hoodies. They're tacky. They make the wearer look frumpy and chubby.

Solumina · 07-19-2008, 07:43 PM

Psh I have some damn sexy hoodies. The trick is to wear ones that are a bit thinner and are cut closer to the body...than again I'm a chick so maybe it is a bit easier for me to find form fitting hoodies.

KontanKarite · 07-19-2008, 09:17 PM

Well, Opteron... SHOULDN'T even wear them. Unless he takes them in and makes them really skinny and we all know that he CAN'T do DIY.

Cicero · 07-20-2008, 12:45 AM

I hate the term 'hoodie' so I'm going to opt for 'jumper' when referring to them.

Anyway I've had a long battle against jumpers for the way they manage to somehow even make my 100 pound frame look fat. And the frumpiness.... eugh. Even after taking them in though, the fabric warps, the zips buckle into the rather unattractive 'crumpled pregnancy' shape, and they always end up looking like complete shit in the end no matter what I do to them. Yet I'm still desperate for something that can keep me warm, particularly on plane trips when being comfortable is a teensy bit more important than looking my best. At the moment I'm just putting up with the ugliness.

So uh... what DIY to do with Satan's spawn of a clothing item? I don't know, throw some patches on or something, but don't ever expect it to look any better than a sack with a hood.

Solumina · 07-20-2008, 12:59 AM

I find the ones that zip up and don't have pockets tend to be much more flattering as those horrid pockets make just about everyone look preggers

KontanKarite · 07-20-2008, 03:53 AM

Like I said, hoodies are fuckin' lame. I've only ever seen one decent hoodie. Ever.

honeythorn · 07-20-2008, 04:22 AM

I haven't worn a hoodie in years.....the last being a Slipknot one when I was about 17 (shutup!) I do sleep in it sometimes as it is really warm and snuggly. But only if it's really really cold.

Cicero how about a thick wraparound cardigan or something? You can't do much with them I know but it would be warm?

Disaffected Shoelaces · 07-20-2008, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Grimm

Believe me, nothing sends out a bigger FUCK YOU! to the mainstream like a studded leather jacket.

Yeah, that'll learn 'em.

JCC · 07-20-2008, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Disaffected Shoelaces

Yeah, that'll learn 'em.

Bahahahaha.

thekorupt · 07-20-2008, 04:29 PM

Uhh... I like hoodies. And I have been told that I look sexy in my hubby's dragon hoodie, with flames on the arms. I am really little (think 5'2, and a LITTLE frame) and my husband is... big. 6'0 and very muscular. Anyway... I get hit on all the time when I wear it.

I am not saying they work for everyone, but no ONE style works for everyone. I have some little hoodies (my size) that I look cute in too. I think it just has to do with the person. I can't wear pencil leg jeans because they make my hips look big. Its all what works for you.

KontanKarite · 07-20-2008, 05:48 PM

Peeps, hoodies are full of FAIL and AIDS. Get with the program. Chop chop.

Splintered · 07-20-2008, 06:14 PM

A fun way to make hoodies form fitting, is to lay the hoodie out flat on it's "stomach", and mark a line straight down the center. Then cut two holes equal distance apart, and put a drawstring through.

Repeat as many times as you want around the hoodie, and then draw the drawstrings to the size you want. It keeps you nice and warm, and keeps the size down. It also keeps the hoodie from catching on things if you're out in the bushes.

(I got this from paintballing. It makes a lower profile.)

KontanKarite · 07-20-2008, 06:43 PM

Apparently everyone here likes FAIL and AIDs it seems.

Splintered · 07-20-2008, 08:29 PM

I ride the failboat, what can I say?