Seriously, the 90’s are back again and I’m seeing all of the silliness I used to wear being touted as the “newest” trend. Remember those wacky collar clips? Apparently they’re making a huge comeback too but they’re …
Do I need to refashion this vintage dress?
I rarely try anything on while thrifting and prefer to simply hold a garment up to myself and do a quick mirror check before deciding to take it home or not. As most of my sustainable …
My thrifted 80s suit refashion + how to replace a trouser zip
I’d been on the hunt for a funky retro suit for a while so when I saw this checkered beauty in an online vintage shop I just had to snap it up: Whoa! Those shoulder …
An Easy Zero Waste Overripe Veggie Soup Recipe
Don’t toss those overripe or leftover veggies in the trash, use them to whip up a hearty meal in minutes! Get the quick and easy deets behind An Easy Zero Waste Overripe Veggie Soup Recipe …
Thrifty Decor for #ThriftyThursday
It’s completely unnecessary to break the bank when decorating your home. With a bit of imagination and a trip to the thrift shop (or even a hunt through the recycling bin) you can have the …
Shira’s Thrifty DIY Refashionista Makeover
My Canadian relocation research trip ended up being extended to include a visit to the American Midwest where I had the pleasure of shooting another refashionista makeover webisode with a fabulously willing victim! Discover how to whip up a …
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 …
A Dressed Down Glitter #ThriftyThursday
I recently thrifted a package of 7(!) handknit vintage sweaters online for €1: The person I purchased them from had inherited boxes full of handmade knit gear, yarn and half-finished projects from an elderly relative but …
My cozy DIY flannel shirt dress refashion
When I’m feeling under the weather there’s nothing that I like better than snuggling up in my cozy DIY flannel shirt dress refashion and lounging in bed with a cup of tea and a good book …
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 …