by Greenie | Jun 7, 2012 | Dresses for less, Tops |
Contrast color sleeves DIY Colour block T-Shirts If you are looking for a DIY project that will bring the colour blocking trend into your wardrobe then you have found one. The hardest part of this project, is unpicking the sleeves of the T-Shirts. You also need a...
by Greenie | May 31, 2012 | Dresses for less, Jewellery |
How to make rings This is another DIY project involving buttons following on from last week. You could make both and have matchy matchy rings and earrings. I would have used regular ring bases from a craft or bead shop but I saw this video and I really liked they way...
by Greenie | May 24, 2012 | Dresses for less, Jewellery |
How to make stud earrings I made little stud earrings from glass head pins a while back. You can find that post on the Greenie Galleries at the top of this page. Been wanting to make stud earrings from buttons for a long time. I quite enjoyed perusing the button...
by Greenie | May 17, 2012 | Bags, Dresses for less |
Tote bag tutorial A really, really easy way for someone like myself to get in on trends is to add one small element at a time. I can’t begin to count the times I’ve dismissed an emerging look in horror, only to discover that actually, I do like it and wish...
by Greenie | May 10, 2012 | Dresses for less, Tops |
How to make a bandeaux top I loved the idea of the sexy bandeau tops at Prada. See here – Prada SS 2012. Perfect for our warm African summers. Except I require a more modest version for myself. My version is similar but fuller and not quite as midriff...
by Greenie | May 3, 2012 | Dresses for less, Jewellery |
How to make pearl jewelry Thread your beads onto the clear stretchy thread Once I decide I like something, and I figure out how to make it, I tend to make them and make them, and make more of them. Tie dye scarves spring to mind. See how to make them here – how...
by Greenie | Apr 26, 2012 | Dresses for less, Pants |
Patchwork jeans tutorial Old pair of jeans This in one of the trends I’ve been a bit slow to connect with. Luxe casual is great, but distressed and tatty? I’m not so sure. Certainly not at first glance anyway. I did a bit of distressing to a pair of...
by Greenie | Apr 17, 2012 | Dresses for less, Jewellery |
Make a crochet necklace Crochet necklace I have tried and tried to make these crochet/weave chain bracelets and I cannot get it right. Mine come out all lumpy and uneven. I have seen pics of other DIY fashionista’s attempts so it is possible. Click on...
by Greenie | Apr 12, 2012 | Bags, Dresses for less
Easy clutch bag tutorial There are probably millions of fashion bloggers out there. If you trim it down to DIY fashion bloggers the field becomes much narrower. I have a few that I follow. Broadband is slow here and blogs with lots of heavy photos just don’t...
by Greenie | Apr 5, 2012 | Dresses for less, Pants |
Side stripe trouser tutorial The plain black trousers before the make over The best thing about up cycling old clothes is they become new. Sure they may be a bit worn, but stuff that has been lurking in the back of my wardrobe for a while, is now being worn again. I...
