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Refashion: Sweater to Kimono Cardi

17th January 2015

So I mentioned in my last post (aka “that time I turned a cardigan into a sweater”) that I would most likely do the same in reverse at some point. Welllllll….. Pretty straightforward this peops…. Read The Post

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finished garments, refashion, refashioning, Thrifting

Refashion: Long Tailed Shirt

12th January 2015

Sometimes a few minor tweaks is all it takes to bring a charity shop find (£1.50) bang up to date. This polka dot shirt had a lovely drape. Even the fact that it was XXL… Read The Post

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DIY, how to, refashion, refashioning, Thrifting, Tutorials

Refashion: Oversize Cardi to Tunic Sweater

4th January 2015

I’ve seen a few tutorials out there for converting sweaters into cardigans. Which I shall no doubt do at some stage. But what if you want to do it the other way round? Turns out… Read The Post

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DIY, how to, leather, refashion, refashioning, rit dye, Tutorials

DIY: Dyed Leather Gloves (inc DIY leather conditioner & cleaner)

1st December 2014

As I mentioned in my previous post, I had a stockpot of the Rit Dye simmering on the stove whilst I worked on another project. (Deets of that to follow soon I promise. Just waiting… Read The Post

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DIY, dyeing, how to, refashion, refashioning, shibori, Tutorials

DIY: Bleach Shibori…

17th November 2014

I’ve been wanting to have a dabble with Shibori for a while. I particularly love all the indigo Shibori projects that are popping up all over. But I’m also a fan of using everyday household… Read The Post

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finished garments, how to, refashion, refashioning, Thrifting, trousers, Tutorials

Refashion: M&S Maxi to Slouchy Harem Pants

8th September 2014

Before our house move (and the temporary loss of sewing facilities) a couple of weeks ago I had time to squeeze in a few projects. One was this refashion of a thrifted maxi into some… Read The Post

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refashion, refashioning, Restyles, Thrifting

Refashion: Men’s Tee to 3/4 sleeve Tunic Tee

12th August 2014

So….it’s been a little while…and posting on this blog may be erratic for a little while more…however there are changes afoot that should put pay to that and mark my return to a more consistent… Read The Post

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