Even though my to-be-refashioned vintage dress collection is already (more than) a bit too full I couldn’t resist getting this super soft 1970’s beauty: I loved the fabric, colour and details of this faux denim …
October Refashion Challenge: Another Upcycled Halloween
Re-experiencing Halloween last year after over 2 decades living abroad in parts of the world where it isn’t really celebrated was quite peculiar. Having been out of the country for so long and adapting to …
Miami Vice 80’s Blazer to Oversized Vest Refashion
Transform that tacky 80’s blazer into a fantastic oversized vest for Fall with my simple video tute! Have a giggle at my salute to Sonny Crockett in my Miami Vice 80’s Blazer to Oversized Vest Refashion:
PJs Outside on #ThriftyThursday
Who says you can’t be super comfy and stylish at the same time? The pyjama section at the thrift shop is simply bursting with fabulously patterned, incredibly comfortable pants that are simply perfect for pairing …
Embellish a vintage bag with an easy DIY image transfer
Remember that groovy 1970’s purse that needed some upcycled zipper love? That awesome but plain bag has now been fancied up with the simple yet absolutely perfect design from one of my fave bits of …
The 80s on #ThriftyThursday
I spent my kiddo and teen years in that weird and wonderful decade of the 1980s and find it absolutely hilarious that I’m now thrifting and refashioning those silky, semi-sheer dresses that I thought were …
How to DIY and Replace a Zipper Pull
I scored a gorgeous 1970’s purse at a local vintage shop that’s perfect for an everyday-grab-and-go-bag, unfortunately the zipper pulls had most certainly seen better days: Fortunately I had a couple of bits lurking in …
How to find the perfect jeans without trying them on
Grab my super simple trick for finding the perfect waistband fit without actually trying anything on! How to find the perfect jeans without trying them on:
Mix & Match Style for #ThriftyThursday
I’m a huge fan of creating unique outfits from a variety of handmade gear, thrift scores and a good mix of both current and past fashion trends: Putting together one of a kind looks that …
How to easily upsize a skirt waistband
It always makes me chuckle when I’m called a “skinny b*tch” by online trolls as one of the reasons I taught myself how to sew on an inherited machine and began refashioning was because absolutely …