I’m a vintage necktie hoarder, but not just the ties, I’ve also amassed quite a collection of necktie ends from my compulsive wristlet making. Thankfully I’ve figured out yet another use for those leftover bits of retro excellence: …
a lil’ vintage glitz: a thrifty dress refashion
What’s better than unearthing a fantastic vintage find in the thrift store? How about discovering a heap o’ classic treasures while helping Great Auntie clean out her storage room and getting to take it all …
The Delightful Doily: part two
The second leg of our doily journey takes us into (mini) table runner land – a place of rectangular shaped crocheted pretties that are superb for quick embellishments: Hop on in & let’s begin The …
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 …
Silly to Subtle – a quick refashion embellishment
Got a ridiculously embellished top or sweater that you never wear? Here’s an idea that just might help:
The (instant) DIY Needlepoint Clutch
I absolutely love the look of needlepoint, the older the better! I’d been on the lookout for a vintage needlepoint bag for months but my usual thrifting Kismet seemed to have escaped me…luckily I discovered …
The Upcycled DIY Jedi-Style Dress Tutorial
I procured a marvelous Moroccan bed sheet for only €1 and with the aid of my faithful stitch-droid I transformed it into a most excellent cowl dress fit for the fiercest female Jedi:
The Amazing Refashioned Vintage Apron Top Tutorial
What’s so amazing about this top? Aside from the fact that I created it using something I pinched from Oma’s kitchen. It turned out exactly as I had imagined! (a rare occurrence in my world …
The 10 minute diy camera strap
Meet my early birthday present to myself: Isn’t it dreamy? A glorious new bridge camera that will (hopefully) help me take kick-arsch photos for this humble blog & my continuing Confessions of a Refashionista series. …
(my) Upcycled DIY Thai fisherman pants
Presenting the most comfortable pants on the planet: I wore my original-purchased-in-Thailand-from-a-dude-on-the-beach Thai fisherman pants for more years than I care to admit until they literally fell apart. Luckily my brain figured out just how …