by Greenie | Mar 8, 2018 | Dresses for less, Other |
Vertical Hanging Laundry Bag This vertical hanging laundry bag is a long thin leftover piece from a heavy cotton dropcloth used to cover my daughter’s sofa. The inspiration for THAT DIY came from a blogger called – budgetsonadime on blogspot. See her photo...
by Greenie | Mar 1, 2018 | Dresses, Dresses for less |
DIY Strapless Dress This DIY Strapless Dress was actually made as a maxi skirt. I love, love, love this dress. So easy to wear. Nice and cool. And goes from day to night. It doesn’t crease so it travels well. What’s not to love? I wear it with a skinny...
by Greenie | Feb 16, 2018 | Dresses for less, Tops |
White Frill Hem Top I made this white frill hem top from a sheet that had a mark I could not remove. As with all my sewing projects this white frill hem top is ridiculously easy to make. No closures such as zips or button holes. No setting of sleeves. And no tailoring...
by Greenie | Feb 1, 2018 | Dresses for less, Jewellery |
Fabric Bracelet The inspiration for these fabric bracelets came from a blogger called – Thriftanista in the City. She has lovely step by step instructions to make her bangles. One thing she did, which I was too lazy to do but really should have done, is fold her...
by Greenie | Jan 25, 2018 | Dresses for less, Skirts |
Maxi Skirt Truth is I’m not really a big fan of gathered skirts. Am unfortuately a pear shape and not altogether petite, so any gathers around my hips make me look like a walking lampshade. If you can find something that drapes i.e falls and elongates, but is...
by Greenie | Jan 18, 2018 | Dresses for less, Jewellery |
Lace Choker Am a bit choker obessed at the moment. Made this lace choker as well as a . . . . . Shweshwe Choker, Strapping Choker and a Ribbon Choker. You need: – a piece of lace trimming about 30 centimtres long (or more for just in case) matching colour...
by Greenie | Jan 11, 2018 | Bags, Dresses for less |
Elegant Tote Bag Make this simple elegant tote bag in a nice firm printed cotton, bright coloured bull denim, canvas or ordinary denim in just over an hour. Here’s how. You need: – 2 x pieces of firm fabric 40 centimtres wide x 50 centimtres long matching...
by Greenie | Jan 4, 2018 | Dresses for less, Tops |
White Frill Top The inspiration for this white frill top is kind of everywhere in South Africa at the moment. Lovely fluffy, frilly tops and dresses abound. It’s summer. Lots of sunshine. No rain. We have 6 weeks of water left before we hit – Day Zero...
by Greenie | Dec 28, 2017 | Dresses for less, Other |
Suedette Business Card Holder I love, love suedette which is why I made this suedette business card holder. Don’t do real skin ever due my vegan lifestyle. Suedette is as attractive as well as easier to sew since it doesn’t stick to the foot of a sewing...
by Greenie | Dec 21, 2017 | Dresses for less, Other |
Window Crystals I’m a BIG fan of crystals and bought a few window crystals from a friend of a friend. They aren’t at all difficult to make so I made a few more. Now every window in our home has a window crystal. They’re supposed to be excellent Feng...
