DIY clip on badges Add a brooch clasp to the back of a badge In this post longer length skirt and badge I showed an outfit with the badge in the centre of the picture. The two new badges on either side of the original badge in the picture, are about to be...
How to upcycle a hat Replace trim on trilby Keeping cool in the searing heat here in Cape Town right now is proving to be a challenge. Just getting some sleep would be nice. At night I lie awake too hot to do anything. Daytime temps are climbing close to 40’C...
Upcycle a handbag chain Making a Chanel chain One of the hallmarks of a Chanel bag is the chain. The ribbon threaded through the chain is distinctively Chanel. If you are wanting to give one of your bags an upgrade, you could do the same to the chain of the bag you...
How to make fashion medals Easy “medals” In this post I show how to make military style medals to wear on your jackets. It’s a small touch. But rather than splash out on a couple of new jackets, you can lend a military look to existing jackets...
How to make a belt Vintage dress plus home made skinny belt Another easy way to update your wardrobe is to incorporate a skinny belt. They work well over a jacket or with a pullover. I took a look at my current crop of belts and found not much to work with. I...
Making medal accessories Military restyled jacket This jacket was minding it’s own business being a regular muted green basic. I like the military trend, so I tried to give it a bit more metal. First to go were the plastic buttons. In came some metal buttons....
