the heart of gothic fashion subculture is DIY, it's the most creative form of stylistic self-expression 🖤 and the best part is it's affordable & accessible! here are some of the tools that i use for my thrift flips or handmade projects 🦇
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you will need a sewing kit for many DIYs, it's easy to learn simple sewing techniques to add patches/charms to your clothes or repair vintage pieces
DIY Sewing Kits
these are grommets that are used for corset lacing, they honestly look so cool on anything (swipe for inspo)
Grommets, Eyelets, & Rivets
use fabric paint (or acrylic paint) to make patches or paint on a leather jacket, pants pockets, bag, etc
Fabric Paint and Textile Paint
for attaching rhinestones or appliqués that won't be sewn on
Fabric Glue
you probably already have some lying around, they're perfect for adding the finishing touch to any DIY. you can even use them to temporarily add a patch to something before you commit to sewing it on
Safety Pins
textiles
black lace is useful for a variety of DIYs - it can be used as trim or straps on clothing, for making bows, adding to cards or crafts, as shoelaces, garters, chokers, bracelets, etc!!
Black Lace Ribbon
you can buy patches to customize your clothes or make your own. patches of bands or horror movie characters look the coolest imo
Patches
you can paint your own patches on black canvas fabric, it's a lot cheaper than buying them already made & it's so fun & relaxing. a yard of fabric can be made into sooo many patches
Schott Textiles Natural Cotton Duck Canvas - black
for making bows or adding corset lacing details, can get any color you want
Black Satin Ribbon
hardware
spikes are my favorite embellishment to add to dress / tank top straps, shoes, or bags
SPIKES
perfect for making chokers or adding to straps or belt loops!
1.5" O-Rings, Silver
these are super easy to add to anything - jackets, shoes, shirts, DIY cuff bracelets, bags, etc. usually they have pointed prongs on the back that you just fold over to attach them to something
Pyramid Studs
accessories
this type of hair clip is perfect for making bows or customizing with charms or buttons
Alligator Hair Clips
these can be added to anything, but they are often used on a bag or leather jacket
