Summer has (kind of) begun in Toronto which means it’s time to get refashioning and creating groovy new gear for those soon-to-come sweltering days! Grab some groovy inspiration for this June Refashion Challenge: Upcycled Summer …
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 …
Buttons & Pins on #ThriftyThursday
How awesome is it that the fab flair trend has returned? I covered my jackets and bags with loads of quirky pins in the 90’s and am thrilled that thrift shops are so well-stocked with …
DIY Statement Accessories for #ThriftyThursday
Hands up if you have too many bits of broken jewellery, fabric scraps and unworn bling lurking around the house. Grab them all and discover just how simple they are upcycle into fab new outfit …
Bell Bottoms & Flares on #ThriftyThursday
I’ve always been a massive fan of wide legged trousers but was never really sure if I could pull them off – of course I wore them anyway and even had a fave DIY’d denim …
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 …
A Refashionista Closet Tour for #ThriftyThursday
As this week’s theme is I Made My Clothes and so much of my wardrobe is me-made I thought that instead of simply picking an outfit and photographing it I would share some of my …
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 …
Flares are back (again)
According to the interwebs flares are back (again), hooray! I love me some bell bottomed denim action! Of course, as with any returning trend, purchasing a mass produced pair of fab flares can leave you feeling …
Don’t Return it, Refashion it!
Not every gift you receive is stellar and some can even leave you bemusedly scratching your head. This year, instead of feeling embarrassed and timidly asking for the receipt to return it or packing it …