Discover how to easily refashion & update your wardrobe without any snipping or sewing + my top dye tips! Find out How to Easily Refashion Clothing with Dye + my handy tips and tricks for transforming …
No Sew Distressed Denim Cold Shoulder Top Refashion
Create a unique distressed denim cold shoulder top from that dowdy thrifted vintage find without sewing a stitch! Don’t pass up that frumpy denim shirt at the thrift shop transform it with my No Sew Distressed …
#LovedClothesLast
Fashion Revolution’s short film #LovedClothesLast encourages us all to consume less, care for and appreciate the garments we have and mend and make do whenever possible. This beautifully shot film shares an intriguing look at mass production, consumerism …
DIY Patchwork Denim Skirt Refashion
Patchwork denim is popping up everywhere (again) but why buy the overpriced designer versions or unethically mass produced fast fashion knock-offs when you can create your own completely unique, just your style looks for a …
Does anyone else hoard hair conditioner packets?
As I’m fortunate to have thick, crazy fast growing hair a bi-monthly bathroom root colouring appointment is a necessity which means I have a quite a collection of conditioner packets. Does anyone else hoard hair conditioner …
Mend jeans with Sashiko stitching
A few days before my big international move from Berlin to Toronto was to begin tragedy struck my fave pair of jeans: Unfortunately all of my sewing gear & refashionista stash had already been packed …
How to stretch a shrunken sweater
I managed to thrift an honest to goodness made in Ireland aran sweater in my actual Irish clan’s aran pattern for only $1! Unfortunately it had been shrunk just enough to make it uncomfortably short …
Does Vinegar Really Remove Stains from Vintage Clothing?
White vinegar is technically an acid and contains fabulous cleaning properties but it’s so mild that it’s completely safe to eat which means that it’s gentle enough to remove dirt and grime from almost any …
How to clean glass decor
Hands up if you’ve ever left a lovely bit of vintage glass decor behind at the charity shop because it was in less than sparkling condition. The next time you spy a pretty yet grimy …
How to wash tights and hosiery
Tights are totally my jam and over the years I’ve amassed (and DIY’d) quite a collection of terrific tights. I’ve managed to keep them all in tip top condition with a bit of gentle laundering and …