How to easily shorten a vintage dress

Thrift stores, charity shops and clothing swaps are chock full of groovy vintage dresses unfortunately loads of them have that frumpy mid-calf length that somehow manages to make my less than tall body look even …

My Thrifted Faux Fur Jacket Fix

Have you ever left something behind at the thrift shop only to have it haunt your thoughts until you’re forced to go back and see if it’s still there waiting for you? Such was the …

1 Minute DIY Upcycled Spiral Earrings

I love finding creative uses for items that most people toss out without a second thought: Any idea what I used to whip up my 1 Minute DIY Upcycled Spiral Earrings? You just might have the …

Very Easy DIY Tie-On Flip Flops

Flip flops are definitely not made to stay on little feet that like to skip & dance so I raided my stash and whipped up a super simple solution to stop them from flying off …

Top Embroidery Tutes for#ThriftyThursday

Although I have mastered the very basic split stitch I’m not at all an expert in the art of embroidery however I do have a few refashionista tricks up my sleeve that allow me to …

Jumpsuit to Playsuit Refashion

I’m a wee bit addicted to jumpsuits and have more than a few thrifted beauties waiting to be refashioned in my stash. The super plain all-in-one below was a cinch to liven up and is …

DIY Cage Bra Refashion Tutorial

One of the best parts of being a refashionista is having the ability to create the items you’re coveting in exactly your style and size from items you already have lurking about the house. I’ve …

Refashionista Rules: Sustainable Summer Tips

Grab your free copy of my Refashionista Rules column in the F&F magazine available at Salvation Army thrift stores in Canada and check out the last page for my fab upcycling tutorials + eco-lifestyle tips! …