How to make a lace trim belt Adding lace to belt Could old be the new, new? We’ve had phases where navy or another colour was the new black. Improved health awareness means 40 is the new 30. Can wearing old clothes be the new thing to do? As awareness of global...
Ribbon bow at neck Green velvet ribbon neck-tie a la Alexa Chung This post is a nod to the girl of the moment Alexa Chung. She often wears ribbon tied at the neck of a white shirt. So simple, so inexpensive, so subtle and oh so stylish. I have a few pieces of velvet...
I was back at the fabric shop today. I could visit the bead and fabric shops and wander around all day long simply looking at the stuff for sale. I’m not convinced the price of an outfit is what makes it special. It’s the juxtapostion of shapes and colours...
These little flower brooches came from an idea on the Martha Stewart website. Martha had these paper flowers you string together to make party decorations. I thought why not use fabric scraps to make flower brooches instead? The template is easy enough. It’s a...
Skinny scarf headband Here is one way to wear these skinny scarves. It’s a nod to the Bohemian look that’s been around for a while now. It’s also great for a hard session at the gym and looks a lot better than a headband. It won’t work if, like...
Skinny scarf tutorial In the picture are three long, oval shaped scarves. They are double sided. To make – cut two identical shapes, stitch shapes together, leave a small bit open to turn inside out, nip to the seams, turn scarf inside out, and iron flat. I have...
