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 …

The DIY Upcycled Denim Rug Rat Backpack Tutorial

What does every munchkin need to tote around their goodies? A fancy schmancy personalized backpack of course! Create one for the tot on your list with bits you’re guaranteed to already have in your stash …

Instant Upcycled Bracelet DIY

Here’s how to make your own funky chunky bracelet in less than 2 minutes with my Instant Upcycled Bracelet DIY:

Scrap Happy Refashioned Armbands

Remember my Amazing Apron Top? I made these groovy scrap happy refashioned armbands from the leftovers: Here’s how to make a few for yourself in a flash:

babylicious upcycled leg warmers

Any idea what I created these beautious boho leg warmers out of? Here’s a hint: you can make them in a few seconds with an item your tot has outgrown. Give up? Read on for …

Thriftilicious Man Makes

After 5 years of loyal service the dude’s laptop has gone to the Great Gig(abyte) in the Sky…and just what does that have to do with thrifty man makes? Well, as the guy cannot function without a …

(itsy) Bitsy Books: DIY upcycled mini book pendants

Our local charity shop has a take-it-or-it-goes-in-the-rubbish box just inside the front door. I usually avoid digging through it because if the charity shop thinks something belongs in the bin, it probably does. However, on …

The Patchwork Rainy Day Cap

We’ve been having one of the grossest summers ever. That has been our daily view at noon. 30°C + thunder storms = hot, humid, muggy ew = frizzy, huge hair for me – blech The …

Purposeful Patchwork – a DIY print cover-up

Mass produced prints are one of my biggest pet peeves. Slapping on a zero-imagination print (or worse, a logo) is sure fire way to ruin even the most  froufroushishi garment, amiright? Unfortunately munchkin-gear manufacturers  seem …