I am not at all a fan of peplums. Those weird bits of excess waist fabric do less than nothing for my figure and as my torso most definitely does not require a bib I …
How to add pockets to a sweater
A short while ago I asked on my social media if anyone had any DIY obstacles or thrifty refashioning dilemmas they wanted me to tackle and boy oh boy did you guys answer! After wading …
How to refashion a lace dress
A few weeks ago I received a most excellent surprise package full of thrifted & handmade goodies from a fabulous reader in the UK: The heartfelt card and thoughtful contents even brought a wee tear to …
My easy refashioned overalls tutorial
Here’s another quick and simple method for transforming summer gear into a fall favourite! Get the tute behind how I refashioned myself a comfy quirky pair of autumn overalls:
My DIY Refashionista Costume
Even though Halloween as I know it is not at all celebrated in Germany my refashionista brain still insists on coming up with loads of awesome costume ideas. Throughout the years I’ve managed to suppress my …
A Victorian Chic #ThriftyThursday
Attempting to create a Victorian inspired ensemble without looking over the top was quite a challenge but I think I just may have pulled it off using items I already had in my wardrobe! What …
How to Refashion a Vintage Dress
Remember that fabulous but not great fitting thrifted vintage dressthat I needed your refashionista advice for? I’m pleased to present the groovy results: I mixed and matched bits from your fab ideas and created a fitted yet …
My DIY cropped button embellished blouse
Got a dowdy retro blouse that could use a touch of refashionista magic? Grab your scissors and button stash and let’s get making!
How to Upsize a Dress
I discovered a marvelous wool blend dress at the flea market and crossed my fingers that the slim-looking bodice would be wide enough to accommodate my generous chest. No such luck! Thankfully, after more than few …
A simple satin top refashion
What do you do when a top is lovely but just not your style? Grab your seam ripper and sewing gear and refashion it into something you’d actually wear! Here’s what I did: