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Scoring spring's top trends doesn't necessarily demand a mile-long credit line or a big paycheck -- so long as you don't mind rolling up your sleeves and getting a little creative. Lemondrop helps you turn your cast-off clothes into hot-off-the-runway remixes. Exposed zippers are enjoying their moment in the sun -- with designers like Philip Lim creating whimsical undulating zipper skirts and dresses. Those might be beyond our sewing skills, but you can easily "zip it good" with our help:
Zippers are available at your local fabric store to "edge up" a basic black pencil skirt, tank top, or tote. Use chalk to mark where you want the zipper to be placed (a sleek diagonal line is always popular), then pin it in place before sewing on. (Or, you know, hot gluing.)
For best results, select a zipper that matches the garment -- black on black, white on white, etc. -- though you can have fun with a tote bag by adding three diagonal rows of different-colored zips to it. You can also refer to fashion blogger Unwise Pedestrian's step-by-step instructions for a funky zip skirt -- very downtown cool!
Tell Us: Got any DIY secrets you want to share? Let's hear 'em!
Want to zip without the work? Try these options.
