Alt DIYs (Beginner info!!)

I’ve seen a lot of alternative ppl shopping from SHEIN, Romwe, Temu, Amazon, Dollskill etc lately… which isn’t great.

The entire alternative subculture is based around anti-establishment beliefs, and these fast fashion brands go against everything we stand for. Giving them money, no matter how little, is an ethical betrayal.

An excuse I hear a lot (A LOT) is that DIY is “too expensive” or “too time consuming” (bullshit) so I’m going to drop sum tips for DIY so u too can be anti-consumerist!! <3

My number one tip is to HOARD. Hoard as much as you can fit in your space- stickers, magazines, yarn and clothing scraps, actual old clothes and honestly… just things you find on the side of the road. I call this Crow Mentality- pick up things that shimmer and shine to you, that make your eyes sparkle with joy, clean them up and you WILL find a use for it eventually! These are your resources- good job! Ur halfway there!

Secondly, there are SOME skills you should probably have before you start- such as hand sewing. And, unfortunately, supplies are a must. Things like superglue, hot glue, needle and thread, possibly paint or markers! From here, you can YouTube specific tutorials similar to the materials you have on hand.

It’s also helpful to have a general idea of what you want to create or upcycle- Clothes? Accessories? Gifts? Have an idea first. I get my inspiration from Pinterest, which is a great source for different styles and aesthetics and ideas. You can create boards for your inspo and sort them! There are also tutorials and links as well as patterns. It’s one of my most useful tools…

This is all very broad, general information for beginners about how to start DIYing- if you have specific questions, you can comment them or IM me!!

Help each other out- Drop your punk DIY tips in the comment section!! <3