Even though my to-be-refashioned vintage dress collection is already (more than) a bit too full I couldn’t resist getting this super soft 1970’s beauty: I loved the fabric, colour and details of this faux denim …
Easy Thrifted DIY Doily Top – no crochet skills needed!
I love crocheted items but can’t seem to progress my skills beyond a simple chain stitch, luckily I’ve figured out a way to create gorgeous new crocheted clothing from thrifted bits of handmade awesomeness! Whip …
Refashioned Vintage on #ThriftyThursday
My love of vintage is well-known and most of my projects involve recreating those amazing (yet dowdy) preloved discoveries and tacky treasures from the past! Grab my quick and easy frump to fab frock transforming …
Overalls on #ThriftyThursday
Everyone should have at least one comfy pair of throw-on-and-go overalls: Overalls come in a such a fab variety styles and fabrics nowadays they can easily be dressed up or down or something inbetween! Discover …
Upcycled denim skirt with DIY ruffled hem refashion
So far I’ve come up with a few creative upcycles for my bathpuffs but this time is definitely the one with the most charm: Thrift a dowdy denim maxiskirt, grab some bleach and get transforming …
Why are children making your clothes?
The Fair Wear Foundation is just one of the independent, non-profit organisations that works with companies and factories to improve labour conditions for garment workers. Unfortunately there’s no such thing as 100% ethically produced clothing but the Fair Wear …
What is an average garment worker wage?
Although there are initiatives in Myanmar to improve working conditions, wages are among the lowest in the world. But just what is an average garment worker wage? Meet Thet Thet Zon, she has been working …
The Child Labour Experiment
Why is it that what is commonplace and acceptable in the developing countries of the world is so unimaginable in our own society? Millions of children work in the garment industry textile supply chains worldwide …
Perfect Prints on #ThriftyThursday
Fab prints and patterns are (one of) this thrifty diva’s fave things to hunt down at the thrift shop, thankfully there are always loads to be found! That groovy combination of vintage patterns needed zero …
No Sew Upcycled Long Underwear Canada Day Cardigan
You’ve already seen the tute behind the adorable DIY dress my kiddo is wearing for Canada’s 150th birthday but just what has this refashionista created for herself? I transformed a thrifted winter sale find into a …