Instructions to make these faux crystal earrings I’m loving the bold diamante and crystal earrings that are trending right now. Diamante stud earrings There have been a few DIY’s where ready-made items have been painted with coloured nail polish....
Steps to sewing a zipper Hand stitch the zip in place with easy to see stitches There are a couple of things I really hate to sew. Button holes are top of my list. I never get them exactly the same size. Some machines do all the work for you. Just set the width and...
How to make a skater skirt Skater skirt Love, love love skater skirts that are popping up all over. A proper skater skirt would be a whole lot shorter than this skirt but I don’t wear very short skirts. If you are brave enough to wear a short skirt, then simply...
How to make a fleece beanie While the northern hemisphere has had a protracted heat wave, it’s a lot cooler No knit beanie at the bottom of the world. Luckily Cape Town never really gets much below 10’C, but if you’re not used to cold, well then...
Instructions for a Mandarin collar shirt This is probably one of the quickest DIY’s. St Laurent and The Row have put out perfect plain white shirts Nehru collar shirt with a Nehru style collar. This is how to get a similar shirt for a fraction of the price. You...
How to make your own graffiti scarf Graffiti scarf This weeks DIY was inspired by the MCQ Graffiti scarf. I loved how they printed words all over a piece of silk. I had a piece of light cotton that I have been wanting to use, but it was blue. I am a Greenie after all....
Sewing instructions for a triangle hand bag I have been wanting to make this bag for sooo long. There are a few tutorials to be found with Triangle bag instructions for making this bag. They might be different in how they approach constructing the bag and what...
How to make a wrap skirt Wrap skirt I have a mental list of things I want to make. It starts with seeing something in a shop, in a magazine or it might appear on one of the fashion newsletters I subscribe to. It’s usually a key look or item for the season. I...
How to make a clutch bag Clutch bag I made my first clutch bag from a silver/grey brocade design plastic place mat. See that DIY – here. I got the idea from Glitter ‘n Glue. Read her tutorial – here. They are so easy to make that a person...
Make these easy semi precious tone earrings It’s taking me a while to settle into our new house and find the right places for our stuff. My DIY From left, Aventurine, Peridot, Moonstone and Malachite stash is still in boxes in the dining area waiting for...
