Adding adorable patches is an incredibly easy way to update just about an type of garment! Grab all of the step by step DIY Patchwork Refashions for #ThriftyThursday + join my Gone Thrifting group to share your …
Very Easy DIY Bag Straps
I’m very much a hands-free-bag kinda gal and much prefer to tote my gear safely hung around my my body than have to fuss about with slipping shoulder straps or handles that must be carried. …
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 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 …
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 …
Who is Confessions of a Refashionista & why should she be on TV?
Find out more about me in my attempt at a video presentation to try to share my sustainable lifestyle tips & refashionista tutes on local TV shows. Who is Confessions of a Refashionista & why …
A Floral #ThriftyThursday
As my fab DIY faux flower jacket wasn’t enough to bring Spring out of hiding I figured another post about lovely blooms might encourage the sun to shine and melt that chilly, slushy mess outside, blech! …
A Colourful #ThriftyThursday
Stepping out in a rainbow of colour is a surefire way to brighten even the grayest rainy day but did you know that each hue has its own special meaning according to the psychology of …
Purple on #ThriftyThursday
Purple is another one of my most loved hues! According to the psychology of colour, purple and violet personalities are sensitive and compassionate, understanding and supportive, always thinking of others before themselves – they are …
Very Easy DIY Bell Sleeved Embroidered Blouse Refashion
Who doesn’t have a plain shirt or two in their wardrobe? If not, thrift shops have loads of boring blouses just waiting to be livened up! Grab some stashbusting inspiration and transform those dull tops …