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 …
Easy Dowdy Vintage Dress Refashion
Discover just how quick and easy it is to transform that dowdy vintage dress into a frock fit for Spring with my simple DIY: Enjoy the Easy Dowdy Vintage Dress Refashion video tute and get making!
Bell Bottoms & Flares on #ThriftyThursday
I’ve always been a massive fan of wide legged trousers but was never really sure if I could pull them off – of course I wore them anyway and even had a fave DIY’d denim …
Easy Vintage Dress to Blouse Refashion Tutorial
Don’t pass up that dress in the thrift shop just because it has a busy pattern – too much for a dress can be just right for a blouse! Discover how to transform that frumpy frock …
How to Cover Stains: A No Sew Blouse Refashion
Modernize that dowdy thrifted 1980’s blouse + discover how to easily cover those stubborn stains that just won’t budge with my no sew video tute! How to Cover Stains: A No Sew Blouse Refashion
How to paint wooden clogs
I am a clog addict and during my 2 decades of world-living adventures have collected more than a few pairs of those comfy wooden soled shoes. As much as I love each pair the wood tends to …
How To Easily Refashion a Flannel Shirt
Hold onto your 90’s bowler hats because plaid flannel shirts have made a huge come back! Back then I was more of a floral dresses with destroyed sweaters and military boots gal so didn’t really jump on …
DIY Painted Buttons: an easy no sew jacket refashion
I thrifted a fantastic winter dress coat however the 18(!) buttons adorning my thrifty score had definitely seen better days. Check out how I updated my cozy new to me jacket without sewing a stitch in …
Easy Refashions: How to fix rips and tears
In addition to reusing and shopping second hand a major part of our sustainable lifestyle is mending and making do with what we already have. As this refashionista has become a bit of an expert …
A Layered Up #ThriftyThursday
Just when I think winter is on its way the blazing sun makes another appearance and has me thinking I should pull some of my summer gear out of storage – global warming is definitely …