by Greenie | Aug 16, 2012 | Dresses for less, Tops |
Instructions to use fabric paint on a T Shirt Slouchy slogan T-shirt Loose slouchy tees have been around for a while now. Henry Holland brought them back. And brought them back again. And they are staying – season after season the...
by Greenie | Aug 9, 2012 | Dresses for less, Jewellery |
How to make bracelets from strips of fabric Fabric bracelets I have made fabric bracelets before – see here – with a pretty piece of floral chiffon. The tribal influence is still strong and fabric bracelets are in keeping with the trend so I wanted to...
by Greenie | Aug 2, 2012 | Dresses for less, Tops |
How to cut fringing into a T shirt Tasseled or fringed T-Shirt I keep seeing fringed or tasseled T-Shirts in the retailers. Why go out and buy a new one when they are so easy to make? I had this mans tank T-shirt which I picked up for 50p at a charity shop around the...
by Greenie | Jul 26, 2012 | Dresses for less, Jewellery |
How to make a necklace from food packaging Food carton necklace I’ve been wanting to do this DIY for a while now. We keep throwing out food packaging and I’ve been wanting to come up with a way to re-use it. The nice thing about most plastic packaging is...
by Greenie | Jul 19, 2012 | Accessories, Dresses for less |
How to make your own lace edged socks Lace trim socks Socks and strappy heels are not a combo I would ordinarily think of wearing. To start with, I hardly ever wear heels, and when I do I’m always reminded why I don’t wear them. Socks and sandals...
by Greenie | Jul 12, 2012 | Dresses for less, Tips |
How to dip dye clothes at home Dip Dye T-Shirts You would think I’ve had enough home dying but I keep finding new ways and new things to dye. Plus, I left my favourite Two Colour Tie Dye Scarf behind in South Africa. I’ve been looking for an excuse to make...
by Greenie | Jul 5, 2012 | Accessories, Dresses for less |
How to make a fascinator Headband/Fascinator This is not a look for wallflowers or a job interview. This is all about a night out partying or a festival. It’s about having fun and being playful. I often braid my hair or twist it into knots which adds to the...
by Greenie | Jun 28, 2012 | Dresses for less, Pants |
Raising trouser hems 7/8 Trousers I’m always on about eco fashion. Two great books to read explaining why we should strive to be as green in our fashion choices as possible are Over Dressed by Elizabeth L Cline and To Die for by Lucy Siegle. On to this...
by Greenie | Jun 21, 2012 | Dresses for less, Jewellery |
Easy rope necklace Rope Necklace The gist of this blog, first and foremost, is to try and make clothes and accessories out of old stuff. Next best is to make or DIY. Buying vintage, retro or second-hand is also great.The very last course of action is to buy. You...
by Greenie | Jun 14, 2012 | Accessories, Dresses for less |
How to make a turban headband Turban from an old T-Shirt Some DIY projects spring easily to mind. Others come about by default. The idea to make this turban came from a need to keep my ears warm after I went for a run on a particularly cold day in Scotland. My ears...
