refashioned sweater simplicity: part one

Remember my tale of two sweaters skirt? Are you dying to know what became of the leftover bits? Well wonder no more! This week I’ll show ya four groovtastic projects for using those chopped-up-sweater-scraps! Let’s …

my lovely lilac lifter: a scented sachet diy

Not to be a squealer but…my munchkin is a criminal, a thief, a pirate! The adorable little crook plundered most of the lilacs from the building around the corner (with more than a little help …

Scrap Happy Bijou: an upcycled accessory diy

Create bijou bangles, necklaces, earrings & rings in minutes with leftover bits from your stash! Get scrap busting with my adorable step-by-step Scrap Happy Bijou: an upcycled accessory diy  tutorial: 2017 update: My scrapbusted DIY jewellery …

the terrific tassen teppich: an upcycled mug rug diy

Tassen Teppich (Mug Rugs in English) are marvelously quick scrap-busting creations that also make adorkable little gifts: Break out your heap of scraps & let’s get making the terrific tassen teppich: an upcycled mug rug diy:

gear it up: an embellished frame tutorial

Whilst spelunking through yet another inherited box of vintage goodies I discovered these splendiferous bits of sewing machine history: So much AWESOME! …any clue as to what creation the little cogs n’ sprockets in my …

DIY Scrap Patchwork Denim Trenchcoat Refashion

Since I figured out how to de-mustify my gorgeous kimono scraps I was finally able to put my original DIY Scrap Patchwork Denim Trenchcoat Refashion plan into action: Fantabulous! Grab an old jacket + some …

a Refashionista wastes nothing: the diy pant leg bag

Anyone who’s ever reconstructed a garment knows the importance of hoarding stockpiling squirreling away neatly storing the excess bits & pieces for possible future use – even if those around you think you’re completely nuts …