by Greenie | Jun 2, 2016 | Bags, Dresses for less |
Fringed Bag Tutorial Have to put this out there. I’m not a fan of fringing. Those fringed bags everyone has been wearing for a few seasons now – don’t do it for me. I’m more of an athleisure fan. Every now and again I get brave enough to do a...
by Greenie | May 26, 2016 | Dresses for less, Jackets |
Faux Fur Shrug I saw this faux fur shrug on the Burda Style website in their patterns section. The pattern is available at a nominal price ($.99) but since I’ve made shrugs before – see here – and also – here – I felt I should be able to...
by Greenie | May 19, 2016 | Accessories, Dresses for less |
DIY Tie Belt This is an older DIY that has been waiting to be shared. I’m not really a belt person. Unless I use them to hold up a pair of low waist pants. But Isabel Marant has been pushing out lovely slim tie belts. They look so good. My mother has been...
by Greenie | May 5, 2016 | Dresses for less, Tops |
Stretch Fabric Bandeau Top Bandeau tops are handy to have in summer. They can be worn on a hot summers evening. For working out. And at the pool or sea side. Or under a sheer blouse. Best worn by those with great bodies. I’ve made a bandeau top before out of non...
by Greenie | Apr 30, 2016 | Dresses for less, Jewellery |
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...
by Greenie | Apr 21, 2016 | Dresses, Dresses for less |
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...
by Greenie | Apr 14, 2016 | Dresses for less, Jewellery |
Moss Agate Necklace This Moss Agate necklace goes back a wee while. You can see it with a kimono jacket made from old curtains in – this – post. You get what you get when you go shopping for stones. I was lucky enough to find this lovely piece of Moss...
by Greenie | Apr 7, 2016 | Dresses for less, Jackets |
How to make a DIY Shrug Anyone who lands on my blog will quickly find out that it’s a DIY fashion blog. This is a DIY shrug. I’ve made this before in a softer shiny green fabric. For full instructions and the tutorial click – here. Am loving these...
by Greenie | Mar 31, 2016 | Dresses for less, Skirts |
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...
by Greenie | Mar 24, 2016 | Dresses for less, Jewellery |
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...
