After the grand success of my previous painted wooden clog refashion I thought it was time to finally repair and transform the pair that has been with me for 21 years: I can’t believe I’ve had …
Renaissance Style for #ThriftyThursday
I always spy romantic floaty vintage gowns and ruffled evening wear while thrifting but rarely pick them up as I’m never quite sure where I’d wear them (even after a refashion) however when I spotted this gorgeous …
Is thrifting really unhygienic?
Why the hell do so many people continue to think that the laundered clothing donated to thrift and charity shops is somehow dirtier and less hygienic that a “new” garment that has travelled through many …
DIY Statement Accessories for #ThriftyThursday
Hands up if you have too many bits of broken jewellery, fabric scraps and unworn bling lurking around the house. Grab them all and discover just how simple they are upcycle into fab new outfit …
How to DIY a bodice and upsize a dress
Extend the life of your kiddo’s prized frock (or your own) and create a truly unique wardrobe fave with my simple how to DIY a bodice and upsize a dress tutorial: Discover just how easy it …
3 Fugly Vintage Dress Refashion Tutorials
Revisit my 3 Fugly Vintage Dress Refashion Tutorials and discover how easy it is to transform frumpy frocks into fab maxiskirts, blouses and swinging 60s mod minis!
Easy DIY Beaded Sweater Refashion for St. Patrick’s Day
I’ve come up with a quick and easy project that my Irish ancestors would definitely approve of: Grab my simple hand sewing technique and whip up an Easy DIY Beaded Sweater Refashion for St. Patrick’s Day …
Embellish it on #ThriftyThursday
Grab that boring garment at the back of your closet, revisit a few of my fave tutorials and embellish it on #ThriftyThursday!
Instant Upcycled DIY Bracelets
Sift through your jewellery box, raid that junk drawer and whip up a bunch of instant upcycled DIY bracelets! Grab my 2 easy peasy methods for transforming tacky broken necklaces into fab bangles (these also …
Simple No Sew DIY Pom Pom Statement Bag
I’m still managing to keep my promise of not thrifting any more new-to-me bags until the ones I brought along in my stash from Germany are refashioned – completely avoiding the groovy bag section at …