My second (and third) vintage handkerchief projects are complete and ready to share! First, I grabbed the three Gold Marie kiddo hankies, a small piece of bamboo, a bit of rick-rack trim & a needle …
Made in Bangladesh – a look behind the label
You wouldn’t agree to work 7 days a week for $38 a month so why do you continue supporting the fast fashion companies and brands that force their employees to accept a payment far below …
An Animal Print #ThriftyThursday
As I’d already worn my only animal-patterned garment for last year’s call of the wild Thrifty Thursday I figured I go in a slightly different direction and share the single item in my wardrobe actually …
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!
My Top Tips for Cleaning Vintage Clothing
– the groovy companion to my top tips for thrifting vintage – What do you do when you’ve spied a piece of vintage awesomeness in the thrift shop that looks as if it was made for …
My upcycled paper plate buttons
I discovered a couple of polka dot paper plates hidden at the bottom of my kiddo’s crafty stash box and inspiration whacked me over the head, hard! How adorable are those giant buttons? Create the …
My Top Tips for Thrifting Vintage
Having a love for all things vintage means my wardrobe has (more than) its fair share of brightly patterned polyester beauties and I have a hard time passing by the groovy granny frocks at the …
A Light & Bright #ThriftyThursday
I’ve always been attracted to bright colours and loud patterns, which definitely helps to combat the gloomy grey grumpiness of Berlin. With the air turning drafty and brisk I thought I’d share a couple of the casually cool autumn …
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 …
October Refashion Challenge: Upcycled Accessories
A deep breath of crisp October air signals that winter is on the way bringing with it the need to get started creating those groovy handmade gifts…akk! Put on your DIY diva caps and get making …