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The Refashioners 2013 – Me!

Well peops…today is the 11th and final instalment of The Refashioners 2013! I don’t know about you, but the past fortnight of guest posts from some of the blogosphere’s most talented and ingenious stitchers has… Read The Post

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The Refashioners 2013 – Elisalex of By Hand – London

Is it shameful to admit that I actually really liked the mystery item that Portia sent me to refashion…? I was even lacking a good denim shirt in my life… But that’s not what this… Read The Post

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The Refashioners 2013 – Dixie of Dixie DIY

Hey readers and refashioners! I’m so excited to be included again in this challenge. Last time I played along I got a matching button down top and shirt and others received clothing as well. This… Read The Post

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The Refashioners 2013 – Liz of Cotton & Curls

When Portia asked me to join in with these talented group of ladies, I was so excited! I feel so honored to be among this group. And challenge-wise I thought “no biggy”, refashioning is second… Read The Post

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The Refashioners 2013 – Joanne of Stitch & Witter

When Portia first asked me to be part of 2013’s crop of Refashioners I was delighted, overwhelmed and scared. Completely and utterly sh*t scared to be honest. I hadn’t sewn in what seemed like a… Read The Post

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The Refashioners 2013 – Sally of Charity Shop Chic

It’s amazing what you can get in a charity shop for £1…   This enormous trench coat had potential, but had clearly seen better days. The size, obviously, was completely wrong for me and made… Read The Post

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The Refashioners 2013 – Zoe of So Zo…

I was really excited to have a stab at making a maternity garment for this refashioning challenge. I think that sometimes it can be tempting to undertake a refashion (or a ‘from-scratch’ sewing project too… Read The Post

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The Refashioners 2013 – Lauren of Lladybird

Hot Hot Shorty Shorts You know, I’ve refashioned hundreds of garments, but this is the first time I’ve ever given full reign to someone else and let them choose the starting point. This is mildly… Read The Post