by Greenie | May 9, 2010 | Bags, Dresses for less |
Fabric bag tutorial This sling bag is yet another easy item to make. It consists of two rectangles of fabric. I will show the pattern pieces and how to stitch them together tomorrow. The one thing that is so rewarding about making your own clothes is that you can make...
by Greenie | May 6, 2010 | Dresses for less |
Hair flower corsage This is a take on Sarah Jessica Parker’s Sex and the City corsage. Her stylist – Patricia Field – is brilliant at mixing designer and vintage pieces in quirky but always classy ways. This was a hair ornament but a bit big for my...
by Greenie | May 5, 2010 | Dresses for less, Jewellery |
Charm necklace tutorial Charm necklaces Here is a similar idea to the mantra bracelet a few posts back. It’s a charm necklace. The charm necklaces in the shops were plastic and not very nice looking. So I made my own. It comprises a length of chain, a large...
by Greenie | May 4, 2010 | Dresses for less, Other |
Greeting card tutorial Today’s item is not exactly something one can wear. But it does require sewing. In the picture are cards that I make out of offcuts of ribbon, tape, paper and fabric. Anything really. I use plain white A4 paper and fold it in half and fold...
by Greenie | May 3, 2010 | Dresses for less, Jewellery |
Semi precious stones in jewelry Following on from yesterday’s earrings. This is the bold chandelier earring made in semi-precious stones. The earring consists of three parts. The hook – the top part – and the strings of stones. The hook part is easy....
by Greenie | May 2, 2010 | Dresses for less, Jewellery |
Make jewelry from semi precious stones I love, love semi-precious stones and crystals. I am particularly enamoured by their magical, mystical qualities. Most jewellers have limited stock of items in these stones as the value is not high enough for them to make good...
by Greenie | May 1, 2010 | Dresses for less, Jackets |
Dyeing clothes I really wanted a bright coloured waistcoat. My wardrobe basics are in black and white. Wearing an intense colour by contrast can make the particular clothing item really pop out. In my wardrobe was a white denim waistcoat that I decided to have dyed...
by Greenie | Apr 29, 2010 | Accessories, Dresses for less |
Scarf tutorial The scarf bug bit me and this time I wanted one in a lime or light apple green. No problem at the fabric shop. This version is in chiffon which drapes and falls beautifully. As with yesterday’s instructions, you cut a length exactly as long as you...
by Greenie | Apr 28, 2010 | Dresses, Dresses for less |
DIY fashion outfit You cannot possibly get an easier item than this to make. I wanted an aqua come mint green scarf to go with a jacket I have. I could not find one. So I decided to make my own. There is no sewing or hemming involved. There is nothing to do other than...
by Greenie | Apr 27, 2010 | Dresses for less |
Making a Tote bag Following on from yesterday – how to make a tote bag part 1- here are more instructions for the tote bag. Next up stitch the edges of the bag and the edges of the facing. That is the side seams and the lower seam of the bag. Now...
