by Greenie | Mar 22, 2017 | Dresses for less, Tops |
Burda Sweater If I come across a Burda magazine, I page through it, and if I find easy patterns that I like, I buy the mag. Which is how I found this easy Burda sweater pattern. Any pattern that doesn’t involve setting sleeves always get’s my vote. You...
by Greenie | Mar 3, 2017 | Dresses for less, Jewellery |
Pearl String Bracelet The inspiration for this pearl string bracelet came from bracelets I see on yogis when I go to class. They seem to be knotted on, never to come off. And while I like that, I also like the option of being able to remove a bracelet. I came up with...
by Greenie | Feb 22, 2017 | Bags, Dresses for less |
Reusable Shopping Bag There are so many reasons for using reusable shopping bags that frankly, I. Do. Not. Understand. why more people don’t use them. Type in “reasons to go reusable shopping bags” into your search bar and you will find loads of info...
by Greenie | Feb 16, 2017 | Dresses for less, Jackets |
Tapestry Kimono Jacket I’ve made a tapestry kimono jacket before. You can see the first one and get the FREE sewing pattern – on this link. If you like this tapestry kimono jacket, it’s exactly the same, but I made it a tiny bit bigger and longer....
by Greenie | Feb 1, 2017 | Dresses for less, Other |
Underwear Travel Bags Have to be honest, I never thought about an underwear travel bag before. Never even seen such a thing. But on our last trip to the boat my other half and I could never find small items like knickers and socks in the cupboards. The idea was formed...
by Greenie | Jan 18, 2017 | Dresses for less, Tops |
Paisley Sweater My blog is about easy things to make. Quick things to make. I’m super impatient and want to see the finished result like right now. This paisley sweater was made from a sewing pattern and is a little more complicated than my usual DIY items. You...
by Greenie | Jan 5, 2017 | Dresses for less, Other |
DIY Door Stop Hope you had a fabulous festive season and that 2017 is your best year ever! My other half and I were doing a mini renovation in a flat in London earlier in the year. The doors inside the flat have a mechanism whereby they automatically close. Something...
by Greenie | Dec 22, 2016 | Accessories, Dresses for less |
Infinity Scarf My mother gave me this piece of fabric and I saw an Infinity Scarf coming from it straight away. Luckily it fitted twice around my head and was wide enough. An Infinity Scarf is a great way to use up a left-over piece of fabric. Or you can sew fabric...
by Greenie | Dec 16, 2016 | Dresses for less, Jewellery |
Wire Ring My sister in law and the family gave me a crafting set as a gift last year and in the box was wire which I used to make this wire ring. Also made a second wire ring with wire I already had. I’ve seen wire rings on Pinterest but never tried to make one....
by Greenie | Dec 1, 2016 | Dresses for less, Other |
Laundry Bag We have a small house so we have to use vertical space over horizontal space. I like to separate my laundry and came up with this laundry bag, which I made using an old sheet. But first I had to make bias tape for the laundry bag pockets. I watched a You...
