How to stretch a shrunken sweater

I managed to thrift an honest to goodness made in Ireland aran sweater in my actual Irish clan’s aran pattern for only $1! Unfortunately it had been shrunk just enough to make it uncomfortably short …

A Layered Up #Thrifty Thursday

I’ve been itching to break out my collection of summer jumpsuits but unfortunately, even though it’s late June, the need for dressing in layers is still mandatory in the humid rainy chill of Berlin. Fortunately I …

My DIY Pillowcase Top

One of the strangest bits of culture shock I experienced when I moved to Berlin (other than the extreme rudeness & xenophobia) was the size of the pillows. At a whopping 80cm x 80cm a traditional …

A Glamazonian Vintage Dress Refashion

I discovered that phenomenal vintage dress and jacket set in Tante Uschi’s treasure chest! The only problem? Measuring 150cm from shoulder seam to hem, it appears to have been originally created for a gorgeous glamazon – …

An India Inspired Thrifty Thursday

I love the floaty romantic style and phenomenal fabrics of traditional Indian fashion and as a lassie was always thrilled when my friend’s mom allowed us to play dress-up with her gorgeous collection of saris, …

How to add straps to a strapless garment

As a member of the VaVaVoom Club since puberty strapless garments have never been at the top of my must wear list but when I spied a lurvly tube-topped beach dress for a mere €0.50 at the flea …

How to Update Vintage Clothing

I had a frumpy yet fabulously patterned 1960’s top & skirt set hidden away for far too long – unfortunately refashionista inspiration just wasn’t happening with this one: Thanks to the always amazing Ariane of the …

The Instant DIY Lace Vest

Grab a vintage bistro curtain & you’ll be Boho Chic in a flash with my instant DIY lace vest!  Continue your passion for refashion with my  Confessions of a Refashionista e-book series: