Hmmm…what to do with a shapeless sleeveless dress? Shorten it a bunch and use the chopped bottom & my oldie but goodie splendid sleeves tutorial to create a groovy short sleeved shift
There’s nothing like a fresh coat of paint…
If I’ve said it once I’ve said it a gazillion times: I LOVE PAINT! Sure, there’s a bit of sandpaper & elbow grease involved and waiting for it to dry between coats is maddening but …
the Triumphant DIY measuring tape belt
What do get when you cross a Triumph Lingerie measure from the 1960’s with my Quirktastic tailor’s measure belt tutorial? The Triumphant DIY measuring tape belt – a super cool conversation starter! That looks awesome …
…gone thrifting: it’s all about potential
Welcome to the first in my brand new series of Top Refashionista Tips for Successful Thrifting Trips! This premier episode explains the ins & outs of how to discover the refashioning potential in garments while …
another groovy granny scarf (+ clumsy me)
a vintage scarf + jersey fabric + a revisit of my Granny’s Scarf Top tutorial = adorkableness Perfect for puddle jumping with the munchkin! Unfortunately my puddle-jumping days shall be put on hold for awhile… …
Scrapbusting embellished jeans – an easy DIY
here’s a few more nifty fixes for those dreadfully drab tot denims…
A Snazzy Sparkle Vintage Maxi Refashion
Ahhh…vintage glitz, how I love to collect thee…my latest acquisition? …this glittering piece of wearable art from the 1970’s Created for someone with Glamazonian proportions (= not at all moi), I sliced off a chunk …
(hand)making a Mensch T in Berlin
Have you ever wondered how we created our groovy Mensch T’s? Well put away your ponderings and feast your eyes on the fancy schmancy video that reveals our handmade process of (hand)making a Mensch T in …
Tante Uschi’s Amazing Schatzkiste full of Vintage Treasures
I’ve written so many posts about the fantastic items I’ve inherited (& cleverly re-imagined) from Great Auntie Uschi that I thought it was time to introduce the fabulous woman herself: Wasn’t she a stunner? Tante …
A MODified Vintage Dress Refashion
I took this €1 vintage sack-of-a-dress: and transformed it into A MODified Vintage Dress Refashion: I simply re-visited my Obi-Wan Kenobi dress tute & adapted it for the amount of fabric I had by shortening the …