DIY Triangle Sun Dress

DIY Triangle Sun Dress

Sun dress from an old table cloth This triangle shaped sun dress is so easy to make. I will admit I downloaded this particular pattern for free but I wish I hadn’t. This download version has four pattern pieces. Hence the seam in the front of this dress in the...
Using Velvet Ribbon to make Tuxedo Trousers

Using Velvet Ribbon to make Tuxedo Trousers

DIY side stripe trousers In the picture is some of the velvet ribbon about to be sewn to the trousers to turn them into Tuxedo style trousers. You could also stitch the ribbon along the outer side seam for a more authentic Tuxedo trousers look. Not much explaining...
Ideas for Trimmings

Ideas for Trimmings

Various trimmings The T-shirt projects have got me going. I scratched through all my off cuts, odds and ends. In the picture is plastic rope, silver rick rack, velvet ribbon, wool and short pieces of bias binding. I have been arranging them on my T-shirts to make...
Flower Corsage on Wrap Green Jacket

Flower Corsage on Wrap Green Jacket

Accessorising a jacket This harks back to my love of flower corsages a la Sarah Jessica Parker in Sex and the City. It was a hair elastic, to which I added a clip, so I can wear it on the lapel of a jacket. Stylist Patricia Field started a few trends on that show and...
Not so Plain White T-Shirt

Not so Plain White T-Shirt

How to upcycle tees I loved my funked up T-shirts from a good few posts back so much, I am on a mission to make more. Plain white T-shirts are great but they can be a little … plain. Besides you can’t buy anything like this anywhere. In this example, I...