Refashioning is not only a completely ethical and sustainable way to create your own unique style but it’s also a magnificent method for adding those items you’ve been coveting to your wardrobe for a fraction …
The Upcycled Creepy Doll Costume
My kiddo has definitely graduated from wanting to transform into cute characters for Halloween to wishing for a more scarifying look – I’m not quite ready to create a bloody, gross-out outfit for her yet …
#ThriftyThursday Copycat: Desperately Seeking Susan
Although I was too young to see Desperately Seeking Susan in the cinema when it was released in 1985, I manged to score a copy of it on VHS from the sale bin at a …
How to update a vintage dress
I am an avid collector of vintage dresses and regardless if it will fit me or not, I rarely pass up a bargain-priced retro frock at the thrift shop so I’ve gotten pretty good at figuring out the …
A Vintage Nightgown Refashion (My #ClimateStrike outfit)
It’s such a treat to rediscover a vintage item I forgot I had in my stash – especially when it turns out to be the perfect ingredient for a project I have in mind! Take …
How to make a dress bigger without sewing
Scoring fab preloved garments is a fab way of updating your wardrobe but what about those items that are a bit too snug at the back of your closet? Grab a too tight frock (or …
How to mend & refashion torn clothing
Hooray! You found a fab piece of fashion treasure while thrifting! Booooo! It’s ripped and the fit is less than stellar! Yay! I have a crazy quick and easy fix that will transform that damaged …
DIY Disco Jumpsuit Refashion Tutorial
Who loves sequins and shine but isn’t so impressed with the prices of those groovy garments of bling? Take a peek at how simple it is to create your own unique outfit for pennies from …
#ThriftyThursday Copycat: Sharon Horgan (+ an easy DIY maxi skirt too!)
If you haven’t already binged all 4 of the brilliant seasons of Catastrophe you’re missing out on the hilariously relatable humour and amazing fashion of Sharon Horgan: Her flair for pattern mixing and quirky …
Scrappy Rainbow Hoodie Refashion
Another Pride month has come to a close but that doesn’t mean you need to put away your colourful clothes. Continue creating those bright garments and share your pride year round with my simple scrap-busting …