Take a peek at my hilariously fun thrifting trip with the winner of the Salvation Army Thrift Store’s Shop with Sheri contest and learn how to take in a blazer with absolutely no cutting or sewing! …
My easy vintage velvet dress refashion
That vintage velvet dress was one of the fab frocks left in the basement closet for me by my groovy landlady. The sleeves and golden embroidered shoulder details are fantastic however the fit and length are less …
Easy Refashions: How to fix rips and tears
In addition to reusing and shopping second hand a major part of our sustainable lifestyle is mending and making do with what we already have. As this refashionista has become a bit of an expert …
Easy Refashions: How to shorten a dress
By far the most popular refashionista requests I receive are for back to basics tutorials to help sustainable stylistas get started recreating their secondhand and vintage finds into unique (eco)fashions so I thought I’d start …
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 …
Sabine’s Thrifty Refashionista DIY Makeover
Welcome to my first completely refashioned (no-budget) DIY makeover! Raid your closet & discover how to easily create an adorable dress & upcycle a pashmina into a quirky cropped kimono jacket + get the DIY …
How to mend & fix a gingham coat dress
Refashioning doesn’t always have to be creative & time consuming. Sometimes the best results come from a simple fix or alteration: I discovered that frumptastic bit of gingham in the men’s section of the charity …
The Instant DIY Lace Vest
Grab a vintage bistro curtain & you’ll be Boho Chic in a flash with my instant DIY lace vest! Continue your passion for refashion with my Confessions of a Refashionista e-book series:
terrific DIY painted tights
Do your lovely legs need some livening up? Here’s 2 simple methods to adorn your gorgeous gams with adorkably sweet polka dots – terrific DIY painted tights:
A Sensational Sequins Top Fix
Lately I’ve been seriously digging vintage sequins, the older the better, so when I saw this stunningly unique 1960’s top for sale online I snapped it up immediately: Unfortunately it arrived in somewhat worse condition …