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Save your wallet and the planet by repurposing older clothes and secondhand finds into fashionable new looks!In Fashion Upcycling, popular TikTok designer and Project Runway Juniorcontestant Ysabel Hilado shares her secrets for reinventing old clothing into dazzling new outfits. With several do-it-yourself, beginner-friendly projects and genius tips and tricks, you'll learn to express yourself and reinvent your closet in all-new ways. From dyeing faded clothes to easy ways to repurpose denim, there's a project for everyone. Featuring easy instructions for creative outfit ideas including:Turning ill-fitting pants into cute skirtsCreating one-of-a-kind outfits out of old tiesSeveral ways to upcycle denim including painting, dyeing, and repurposingMaking new tote bags out of old t-shirts, pillow cases, and linensEasy ways to embellish any garment with lace, patches, faux fur, embroidery, or buttonsAnd much, much more!Filled with inspiring, helpful photos and step-by-step instructions, this guide makes it easy to embrace your creativity and create unique looks without breaking the bank.

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Ysabel Hilado is a 24-year-old contemporary womenswear fashion designer anddigital content creator from Southern California. Fashion has been an extensive part of Ysabel's life for over a decade. Her design aesthetic can be described as street chic, where she is inspired by streetwear while also incorporating a feminine flair. At 13, she sold customised pocket tees worldwide under Along The Lines Pocket Tees. Soon after, shecreated a fashion blog that documented her journey as a young entrepreneur along with daily OOTD's, DIY's, and videos. In 2015, Ysabel was cast as one of the twelve teenage fashion designers on Project Runway Junior, Season 1. The Ysabel Hilado brand has expanded above and beyond clothes. With a growing online presence and goal to inspire others along the way with her fashion journey, she is more than just a designer brand. As of May 2022, she has graduated with her bachelor's degree in Fashion Design with a minor in Fashion Merchandising from California State University, Long Beach.

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Hilado has a robust social media following with thousands of followers on TikTok, Instagram, and Youtube. In 2015, author was cast as one of the twelve teenage fashion designers on Project Runway Junior , Season 1. Upcycling secondhand clothing is hugely popular particularly with young people looking to save money and be more environmentally friendly.

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