#diy goth

[virtualgirladv]

Friend wants to have demonia style boots but doesn't have the money or availability. Alt and goth fashion used to be diy and cheap. How could she do this now? Please share for reach and community knowledge in general cause the monetization of alt fashion is horrible

(Australian if that matters but all info will help honestly)

[mourntomidnight]

For black history month, I want to point out that these cats from Angola are proof that you can look deathrock af without a deathhawk. They are goals for sure.

[draculiza]

my finished skirt!! so bloody happy with how this turned out. now i can still wear my old jeans that i meant to decorate with patches but never did lol

[queer-rat-king]

Fit pics! Ignore the water marks on my mirror i dont care enough to clean it lol

[punkertons]

Me being a goth goober with my girlfriend doing my makeup

[estranhossonhos]

It's that time of year when all the budget-conscious goth babes (and all alternative honeys) are out, restocking on clothing, accessories, make-up and decor items, for a fraction of the price.

It's not our fault 🙃

Those are usually too expensive or impossible to find, during the rest of the year.

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Oh and, like previously mentioned:

Fuck capitalism!

But don't feel guilty to treat yourself occasionally, if it gives you the tiniest amount of joy, during these harsh times*.

Just make sure to: ⚠ Be mindful with your purchases - just like you should be with anything and everything else; ⚠ Take good care of them, so they last longer; ⚠ Don't throw away - try to upcycle/modify/repatch/sew or fix it, first! ⚠ And sell or donate whatever you are not using anymore. Tip: If you're considering making a donation, it's often best to contribute locally, such as at your church, the local fire station, or a nearby charity. It's more impactful than donating to large international organizations, where contributions may not be used as intended and everything ends up in a landfill.

*This also applies to food because "money spent on food and clothing is always money well spent" - just like my grandpa used to say.

Again, just make sure to be thoughtful, always prioritize sustainability, and when it comes to food - eat whatever, whenever you want/can. Just be aware and don't make it a rule and always try to find healthy and cheaper food alternatives.

[patched-up-pants]

Something simpler this time; a cropped leather vest in the style of a denim jacket. I got it from me mum who got it from a cousin, no idea why, for the raw material, but ended up just wearing it. I had to enlarge the arm holes by a lot and cut off the collar completely before it was actually comfortable. There are no pockets, functional or otherwise, and the flaps in the front, as well as the back panel, are made out of some velvetesque fabric, which certainly adds character and some depth to the rather blank and flat leather.

Not much work has been done on it, apart from the aforementioned cutting, but there is something. The Opeth symbol above the left breast was once a whole iron-on patch I'd bought somewhere, and the back piece needed to be divided into two for the sake of making it larger without upsizing the paper itself. The part that makes me the proudest of myself has to be the ~maroon~ triangles as they were my second go at painting on leather at such a scale and my first success.

Not sure what else to do with it, but I'm open to suggestions.

[moss-the-guy]

Day 44 of posting an OOTD for every day of sophomore year! Featuring my Mothman hat I made :] Halloween saga continues, prepare for tomorrow (my actual costume!!)

[ulubionywuja]

I made a Robert patch and it cured my aversion to painting

[vampryn]

out here on my sustainable shiiiet!! i thrifted the dress ($13) and have started upcycling it by cutting up squares of scrap fabric, painting eyes on them, and sewing them on!! i have a bit more work to do filling out the space with eyeballs, and im going to replace the buttons, but im happy so far!!

[dammit-theclown]

Not sure if this side is done or if i should Fuck Around And Find Out

(hand-painted w fabric ink as always)

[draculiza]

my new favourite skirt 𓆩♡𓆪

[aeternal-nightmare]

Made some DIY tpb pins

[punkertons]

New shirt and jacket dropped

Pretty fire I got the shirt from Facebook marketplace and the jacket at a thrift store

[neotallic]

A dress I made 🕸️

[patched-up-pants]

One of my strangest pieces, to be certain: a blazer/coat I found thrifting in my hometown. Well-fitting, even with a thick sweater underneath, looks decent with almost anything that isn't sweatpants, or cargos, and above all is perfect for the local weather a huge chunk of the year. Generally really adaptable to any need, all it truly lacks is more patches.

All designs, except for 1312, Calloused, and Pup on the shoulder came from Anarchostensilism's deviantart.