What do fast fashion and high end designer brands have in common? – apart from the majority being produced unethically – They both have such little imagination that they resort to stealing original traditional designs …
Easily Shrink a Waistband & Fix that Gap!
Why are trousers and jeans that comfortably fit my bum always too big in waist? I know I’m not at all alone with this garment-fitting-conundrum so I thought I’d share my quick fix to easily shrink …
Vintage Dress to Shortie Set Refashion Tutorial
Hands up if you have a fabulously patterned but incredibly frumpy vintage dress lurking in your stash: Dig out that dowdy dress and transform it into stellar summer style with my Vintage Dress to Shortie …
Top 5 Refashionista Shopping Tips
As I only use sustainable, preloved items in my projects I’ve become quite savvy at discovering potential in second hand gear. Take a peek at my Top 5 Refashionista Shopping Tips and release your inner …
Top Embroidery Tutes for#ThriftyThursday
Although I have mastered the very basic split stitch I’m not at all an expert in the art of embroidery however I do have a few refashionista tricks up my sleeve that allow me to …
Jumpsuit to Playsuit Refashion
I’m a wee bit addicted to jumpsuits and have more than a few thrifted beauties waiting to be refashioned in my stash. The super plain all-in-one below was a cinch to liven up and is …
2 easy instant DIY vests
Refashion those groovy thrifted scarves and vintage bistro curtains into fantastic outfit toppers in minutes with my simple video tutorial: Grab my 2 easy instant DIY vests below and step out in refashionista style in …
Blazer Upsize + Split Sleeve Refashion
As finding a blazer that fits my generous chest seems to be an impossible task I put on my refashionista thinking cap and got to work on another groovy upsizing tute! Discover how easy it …
Vintage Tips for #ThriftyThursday
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 …
No Sew Personalized Graphic Crop Top
As the muggy days of summer are arriving in Toronto it’s time to start transforming those light and airy fabrics into easy breezy garments to beat the heat! Discover just how simple it is to …