Sewing Machine Cover
Been given a lovely tea towel as a gift? Turn it into a pretty cover.
Sheer Curtains
This easy tutorial shows to make your own soft sheer muslin curtains.
Wide Choker Necklace
See how to make your own choker necklace from a piece of strapping with this free tutorial.
Blanket Poncho Tutorial
Want to know how to turn a blanket into an on trend poncho? Read the full tutorial here.
Mixed Medium Necklace
Use up leftovers to make this mixed medium necklace.
DIY Handbag Organiser
Sewing tutorial for a handbag organiser.
How to make a Handbag Insert
How to make a Handbag Insert
DIY Off Shoulder Top
DIY Off Shoulder Top I've joined the ranks of - off the shoulder top - loving folk. Perhaps it's because they've been off the fashion radar for so long? Or maybe it's because they look so fresh and summery? My DIY off shoulder top was made from an old sheet. Yip,...
Father’s Day Cuff Link Ring
Turn your father’s cuff links into a ring. Easy instructions here.
Home Made Duvet Cover
Home Made Duvet Cover This home made duvet cover came about for two reasons. Firstly I could not find a duvet cover without pillow cases for sale anywhere. Why do they do that? If I wanted pillow cases I would buy pillow cases. I only wanted a duvet cover. Grrrr. The...
Fringed Bag Tutorial
Fringed Bag Tutorial
Faux Fur Shrug
Faux Fur Shrug sewing pattern and tutorial
DIY Tie Belt
How to make an easy Isabel Marant inspired belt.
Stretch Fabric Bandeau Top
How to make a stretch fabric bandeau top.
Cord Necklace
Cord Necklace This has to be the easiest DIY ever. And what's nicer than a black cord necklace? It's also bang on trend. You can pick a different coloured cord but I think black works best. All you need is a piece of cord. If it's a bit long then wrap it around your...
DIY Dress
DIY Dress This DIY shift dress pattern is based on my best ever dress pattern. See that pattern - on this link. I love, love that dress and was trying to make it with fewer pattern pieces. This is the last of the curtain fabric that has been upcycled. To see what I...
Moss Agate Necklace
How to make a necklace from a piece of Moss Agate.
DIY Shrug
How to make a shrug
Gathered Midi Skirt
Gathered Midi Skirt I made this gathered midi skirt when it was still so hot here in Cape Town. I just wanted something cool to wear. I had two long strips of leftover fabric which I sewed together to make a rectangle. The join isn't great as it was difficult to get...
DIY Bracelet
DIY Bracelet Have I mentioned before how obsessed I am with upcycling just about anything into fashion items? Yes and yes. This DIY bracelet is the little sister of a similar necklace. And is made the exact same way, only smaller. Find the tutorial - on this link. I...
Wall Hanging Laundry Bag
How to sew a Wall Hanging Laundry Bag
Bead Button Necklace
How to make a bead button necklace
How to Upcycle a Shopper Bag
Easy tutorial showing how to upcycle a shopper bag
Loose Summer Top Sewing Tutorial
FREE sewing pattern and tutorial for a loose summer top
How to Make Blackout Curtains
easy tutorial to make blackout curtains
Silk and Stone Necklace
I have a bit of an obsession with rocks and crystals. They have powers we know of like a silicon chip in your computer to the more esoteric properties such calming energy emitted by rose quartz. Diamonds aren't an accidental choice for an engagement ring. Knowledge of...
Gratitude Rock
My other half and I are big fans of movie and book - The Secret. Every now and again we re-watch the movie to get ourselves back on track. It works for us. So I was talking to a friend about Gratitude and Lee Brower in The Secret. Lee tells the story of a South...
Skinny Scarf DIY
Use up left over fabric to make a skinny scarf.
Shade Cloth Tutorial
DIY shadecloth for patios.
DIY Over Shoulder Bag
Over shoulder bag DIY Over Shoulder Bag The point of this blog, always has, and always will be about making clothes and accessories by recycling, up-cycling or DIY fashion. This easy DIY Over Shoulder Bag was made out of leftover fabric from - this rain poncho - and...