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Before-and-after photos show how a seamstress transforms thrift store clothes

Samantha GrindellJun 27, 2020, 17:03 IST

Caitlin Trantham revamps thrift store clothes.Caitlin Trantham

  • Caitlin Trantham is a self-taught seamstress who started transforming thrifted clothes into outfits that look brand new in January.
  • Trantham spends less than $10 on all of the garments when she buys them, and she plans on donating many of her creations.
  • Trantham also shares her work to TikTok, where she has nearly 100,000 followers and thousands of views on her videos.
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Caitlin Trantham is a seamstress and mom of three.

Caitlin Trantham taught herself to sew. Caitlin Trantham

In January, Trantham started transforming items she found at thrift stores into cute, vintage looks.

Trantham revamps thrifted clothes. Caitlin Trantham
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She finds all of her ensembles at thrift stores, and she tries not to spend more than $10 on a garment.

Trantham doesn't spend a lot of money on the items she alters. Caitlin Trantham

The time it takes Trantham to make her ensembles varies.

Some of the projects are easier than others. Caitlin Trantham
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For instance, this dress was difficult to work with.

This item was time-consuming to alter. Caitlin Trantham

Likewise, this pink '80s gown was time-consuming to transform because Trantham had to hand-sew a lot of the materials.

Caitlin Trantham revamps thrift store clothes. Caitlin Trantham
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Trantham documents her outfit transformations on TikTok.

Trantham records her work on TikTok. Caitlin Trantham

She told Insider that TikTok is the "perfect platform" for her work.

Trantham loves TikTok for her work. Caitlin Trantham
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Trantham also likes that TikTok allows her to engage with her followers on a deeper level.

Trantham tries to build relationships with her followers. Caitlin Trantham

Trantham advises people who want to revamp thrift store clothes to select their pieces carefully.

Trantham thinks it's important to plan her looks. Caitlin Trantham
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She also said the dismantling process works better if you're patient.

It's important to rip the seams of a garment first. Caitlin Trantham

Trantham plans on donating her creations to other military spouses.

Trantham will be donating her work. Caitlin Trantham
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Trantham also hopes her work can encourage people to shop more sustainably.

Trantham wants to encourage eco-conscious shopping. Caitlin Trantham

Trantham plans on continuing to document her work on TikTok.

You can see Trantham's work on TikTok. Caitlin Trantham
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