Rewear, repair, repeat

Rewear, repair, repeat.

How to use mimi to make old clothes feel new again

At mimi, we believe that every piece in your wardrobe deserves a second (or third, or tenth) chance. The mimi toolkit is your go-to companion for refreshing your style without buying new, with simple hacks and practical tools to help you extend the life of your clothes. Whether it's updating a silhouette or transforming a fit that’s no longer your vibe, our kit makes it easy to make old feel new again.

In this post, we’re showing you how to use the toolkit to rewear creatively, repair with confidence, and repeat the cycle of sustainable style. From quick fixes to clever tweaks, you’ll find step-by-step tutorials for basic alterations and styling tricks anyone can master—with a little time, intention, and your mimi kit.

A little extra comfort, right where you need it.
Give jeans or trousers a better fit at the waist — perfect for everyday movement and ease.

1. Button Extenders

Give jeans or trousers a better fit at the waist — perfect for everyday movement and ease.

Choose the appropriate size
Attach the extender's loop end to the shirt/trouser original button.
Fasten the extender's button into the shirt/trouser original buttonhole.
Adjust as needed - it should now feel looser without being visibly obvious.

Shape your outfit — your way.
Clip the back of shirts, dresses, or blazers to add structure, style, or a new silhouette without sewing.

Clip the back of shirts, dresses, or blazers to add structure, style, or a new silhouette without sewing.Identify the Area to Cinch (back of shirt, waist of dress etc)

Pinch the fabric where it feels loose or shapeless.
Use your fingers to pull together the extra fabric.
Twist or fold the fabric neatly.
Open one end of the clip and clamp it around the gathered fabric.
Stretch the elastic and clamp the other end of the clip to give desired cinch effect.

2. Cinch Clips

Hold it, fold it, drape it your way.
Strong and discreet. Perfect for creative styling — from folds and gathers to hems and necklines.

3. Styling Magnets

Strong and discreet. Perfect for creative styling — from folds and gathers to hems and necklines.

Decide where you need to hold fabric in place.
Carefully slide the magnets apart - they’re strong and can snap together sharply.
Layer or arrange the fabric exactly how you want it to stay.
Put one magnet on each side of the fabric layer, sandwiching it between them.
Let them snap together.
Adjust as needed and don’t forget to get creative!

Fix it fast.
Temporary stitches for dropped hems, straps, or minor outfit tweaks — no needles needed.

4. Mimi Stitch Gun

Insert the strip of stitches into the top slot of the gun.
Ensure the needle is screwed in tightly and not bent.
Place the fabrics you want to tack together.
Position the gun needle where you want to insert the stitch.
Push the needle through both fabric layers.
Squeeze the trigger to push a plastic stitch through the needle.
Gently pull the gun out; the stitch remains behind.

Stay exactly where you want to.
A safe-for-skin adhesive that keeps fabric, straps, or plunging necklines comfortably in place all day.

5. Body Glue

A safe-for-skin adhesive that keeps fabric, straps, or plunging necklines comfortably in place all day.

Make sure the area of skin is clean and dry.
Roll a thin, even layer of glue directly onto the area of skin where the garment will touch.
Wait a Few Seconds to let the adhesive get tacky.
Gently press the fabric onto the adhesive area and hold.
Check fit and reapply if needed.
The glue is water soluble - remove it with warm water and soap.