[Script Info] Title: [Events] Format: Layer, Start, End, Style, Name, MarginL, MarginR, MarginV, Effect, Text Dialogue: 0,0:00:00.00,0:00:02.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(music plays) Dialogue: 0,0:00:03.77,0:00:06.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Hello and welcome to a brand new episode of\NMake Thrift Buy! Dialogue: 0,0:00:06.54,0:00:12.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This is the show where you send in suggestions\Nof clothes and accessories, from the impossibly Dialogue: 0,0:00:12.01,0:00:16.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,expensive highstreet, to the probably-made-in-a-sweatshop cheap fast fashion world - Dialogue: 0,0:00:16.97,0:00:17.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and then I do my Dialogue: 0,0:00:17.78,0:00:18.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,best to recreate them. Dialogue: 0,0:00:18.79,0:00:23.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Today's suggestion comes from Natalie Ward\Nwho wants me to make this witchy pentagram Dialogue: 0,0:00:23.41,0:00:26.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,top - oh wait, sorry, did I say pentagram\Ntop? Dialogue: 0,0:00:26.49,0:00:32.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I meant, of course: Punk Rock Gothic Goth\NStar Straps Bust Design Sexy Top Long Sleeves Dialogue: 0,0:00:32.22,0:00:34.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Crop Top Black White Gray, instead. Dialogue: 0,0:00:34.02,0:00:35.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Yeah. Dialogue: 0,0:00:35.02,0:00:36.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Laughs) Dialogue: 0,0:00:36.02,0:00:39.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Anyway I thought this would be a really good\NDIY for somebody who is new to the sewing Dialogue: 0,0:00:39.94,0:00:45.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and the DIY world, because making this is\Npretty simple, it's also fast and it's VERY Dialogue: 0,0:00:45.11,0:00:46.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,effective. Dialogue: 0,0:00:46.11,0:00:47.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, let's begin! Dialogue: 0,0:00:47.11,0:00:49.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,First off I thrifted myself a plain black\Nt-shirt. Dialogue: 0,0:00:49.49,0:00:51.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This one was $3 from Vinnies. Dialogue: 0,0:00:51.79,0:00:55.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I didn’t get a top with long sleeves because\Nit’s currently summer where I live. Dialogue: 0,0:00:55.41,0:00:59.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The other things I’ll need are: some chalk\Nto make temporary, washable marks on my shirt, Dialogue: 0,0:00:59.60,0:01:03.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,some black elastic, scissors, a lighter, and\Na needle and thread. Dialogue: 0,0:01:03.82,0:01:07.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The thread should match the colour of the\Nshirt and elastic – here, they’re all Dialogue: 0,0:01:07.64,0:01:08.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,black. Dialogue: 0,0:01:08.64,0:01:11.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And an important note about the elastic – this\Ntop will look the best if the width of the Dialogue: 0,0:01:11.53,0:01:14.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,elastic matches the width of the ribbing on\Nthe neckline on the t-shirt. Dialogue: 0,0:01:14.66,0:01:18.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So first, I measured out some elastic, from\Nthe shoulder-seam of the t-shirt down to the Dialogue: 0,0:01:18.66,0:01:20.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,middle of the neckline, like this. Dialogue: 0,0:01:20.41,0:01:24.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I added about half an inch to this length\Nof elastic, and then, using some scissors, Dialogue: 0,0:01:24.41,0:01:27.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I cut the first piece of elastic to this length. Dialogue: 0,0:01:27.16,0:01:31.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Then I used this first piece of elastic to\Nmeasure it up against the rest of the elastic, Dialogue: 0,0:01:31.03,0:01:34.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in order to cut out TWO pieces that are the\Nexact same length! Dialogue: 0,0:01:34.50,0:01:38.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Next, I measured some more elastic, again\Nfrom the shoulder seam of the t-shirt, but Dialogue: 0,0:01:38.39,0:01:43.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,this time across to this point HERE – on\Nthe opposite side of the neckline, about half-way Dialogue: 0,0:01:43.39,0:01:44.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,up. Dialogue: 0,0:01:44.39,0:01:48.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I cut the elastic to this length, adding half\Nan inch before cutting, and then I used this Dialogue: 0,0:01:48.46,0:01:52.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,piece to cut out another bit of elastic that’s\Nthe exact same length as this one. Dialogue: 0,0:01:54.43,0:01:59.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So I ended up with two short pieces and two\Nslightly longer pieces of elastic, which I’m Dialogue: 0,0:01:59.63,0:02:03.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,going to from now on refer to as elastic A\Nand elastic B. Dialogue: 0,0:02:03.87,0:02:08.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Then I got a LIGHTER and I quickly ran it\Nover the ends of the elastic to stop the ends Dialogue: 0,0:02:08.92,0:02:09.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from fraying. Dialogue: 0,0:02:09.92,0:02:13.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Annnnnd be careful not to set your elastic\Nalight, like I did here. Dialogue: 0,0:02:13.83,0:02:18.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you do accidentally do that, blow it out\Nquickly, because that’s far more melted Dialogue: 0,0:02:18.55,0:02:19.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,than it needs to be! Dialogue: 0,0:02:19.65,0:02:23.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,When I say run it over really quickly, I mean\N– don’t hold it there long enough for Dialogue: 0,0:02:23.87,0:02:24.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it to catch alight!!! Dialogue: 0,0:02:24.88,0:02:27.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Anyway, I repeated that to all of the elastic\Nends. Dialogue: 0,0:02:27.79,0:02:31.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And now the elastic is almost ready to be\Nattached, but first, we should make some measurements Dialogue: 0,0:02:31.87,0:02:34.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,on our t-shirt, so that we know where to attach\Nit. Dialogue: 0,0:02:34.93,0:02:39.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So I grabbed one of the elastic A pieces and\NI measured it out again from the shoulder Dialogue: 0,0:02:39.55,0:02:43.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,seam, down to the middle of the neckline at\Nthe front of the t-shirt, and then I made Dialogue: 0,0:02:43.44,0:02:48.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,a mark on the inside of the neckline, using\Nsome chalk, where the end of the elastic rests. Dialogue: 0,0:02:48.21,0:02:53.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And I repeated this for both the elastic A\Npieces – they meet at the middle of the Dialogue: 0,0:02:53.20,0:02:54.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,neckline here. Dialogue: 0,0:02:54.20,0:02:58.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Then I did the same for one of the elastic\NB pieces, measuring it out from the shoulder Dialogue: 0,0:02:58.54,0:03:04.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,seam, across my chest, down to the opposite\Nside, and then I made a mark with some chalk, Dialogue: 0,0:03:04.13,0:03:05.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,on the inside of the neckline here. Dialogue: 0,0:03:05.17,0:03:07.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And I repeated this for the other side. Dialogue: 0,0:03:07.80,0:03:11.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Then I turned my shirt inside out and I laid\Nit flat on my table, so that I can see all Dialogue: 0,0:03:11.66,0:03:13.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the chalk marks on the inside of the neckline\Nthere. Dialogue: 0,0:03:13.59,0:03:18.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So what I’m going to do next is to use a\Nneedle and a thread to attach the two elastic Dialogue: 0,0:03:18.00,0:03:22.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,A pieces from here to here, and the two elastic\NB pieces from here to here. Dialogue: 0,0:03:22.78,0:03:27.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,To do this, I placed one elastic piece A down\Nonto my t-shirt making sure the ends of the Dialogue: 0,0:03:27.60,0:03:29.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,elastic are on the inside of the neckline. Dialogue: 0,0:03:29.91,0:03:34.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Then I threaded a needle, doubled over the\Nthread and I tied a knot in the end, and then Dialogue: 0,0:03:34.31,0:03:36.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I started sewing the elastic pieces on! Dialogue: 0,0:03:36.85,0:03:40.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And just a side note here, if you’re new\Nto sewing and having trouble with things like Dialogue: 0,0:03:40.07,0:03:43.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,threading a needle, there’s lots of good\Ntips on my beginners sewing resource page Dialogue: 0,0:03:43.75,0:03:44.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,on my website! Dialogue: 0,0:03:44.75,0:03:48.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, making sure that I started on the inside\Nof the neckline, I brought my needle up and Dialogue: 0,0:03:48.68,0:03:53.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,down through both the piece of the elastic\Nand the shirt’s neckline about 4 to 5 times. Dialogue: 0,0:03:58.12,0:04:01.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And then I brought it through to the inside\Nagain, tied a couple of knots in the thread - Dialogue: 0,0:04:05.66,0:04:07.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And cut the excess thread off. Dialogue: 0,0:04:07.66,0:04:13.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And now the elastic is to the neckline, and\NI repeated this for all the 4 elastic pieces! Dialogue: 0,0:04:13.73,0:04:17.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And it doesn’t really matter what order\Nyou sew them on in – I sewed on elastic Dialogue: 0,0:04:17.62,0:04:23.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,A first then B, but just make a note that\Nbecause both elastic piece A and B are sewn Dialogue: 0,0:04:23.86,0:04:28.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,on at the shoulder seams, you’ll be sewing\Nthrough 2 pieces of elastic at one point, Dialogue: 0,0:04:28.35,0:04:32.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,which can be a little bit tricky and if you're\Nfinding it a bit too difficult to push your Dialogue: 0,0:04:32.64,0:04:36.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,needle through you'll need to use a slightly\Nthicker or sharper needle. Dialogue: 0,0:04:36.11,0:04:41.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Anyway, with all 4 elastic pieces sewn on\Nto the inside of the neckline – I was done! Dialogue: 0,0:04:41.65,0:04:45.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, how does it look – and how does it compare\Nto the original? Dialogue: 0,0:04:45.13,0:04:47.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Music plays) Dialogue: 0,0:05:06.46,0:05:09.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Here's a fun fact: there's no lenses in these\Nglasses, they're completely fake. Dialogue: 0,0:05:09.74,0:05:10.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Laughs) Dialogue: 0,0:05:11.02,0:05:12.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(MUSIC) Dialogue: 0,0:05:12.41,0:05:14.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,, Dialogue: 0,0:05:15.42,0:05:16.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Scissor snipping and zipper sound effect) Dialogue: 0,0:05:16.90,0:05:17.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So: That's it! Dialogue: 0,0:05:17.74,0:05:22.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Just make sure, if you're pale like me, to\Nwear sunscreen if you do wear it out in the Dialogue: 0,0:05:22.92,0:05:25.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,daylight, or you'll end up with a demonic\Ntan. Dialogue: 0,0:05:25.30,0:05:26.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I mean unless you want that. Dialogue: 0,0:05:26.74,0:05:27.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Then that's cool. Dialogue: 0,0:05:27.77,0:05:29.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Anyway, I'll see you all next time. Dialogue: 0,0:05:29.63,0:05:30.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Bye!! Dialogue: 0,0:05:30.63,0:05:34.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Thank you to all of my supporters on Patreon\Nfor making these videos possible. Dialogue: 0,0:05:34.58,0:05:38.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,To become my Patreon supporter, go to patreon.com/annikavictoria\N! Dialogue: 0,0:05:38.23,0:05:41.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I meant, of course, punk rock.... Dialogue: 0,0:05:41.93,0:05:43.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I meant of course... Dialogue: 0,0:05:43.28,0:05:45.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,BLAH!\N...long sleeves crop top black grey white... Dialogue: 0,0:05:45.70,0:05:47.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,black white grey!! Dialogue: 0,0:05:47.18,0:05:47.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,ARGH!