How to make a bubble coat Bubble coat I showed in a previous post how I turned a regular skirt into a bubble skirt by slipping elastic into the the hem. I thought it might be nice to have a bubble coat too. So I did the same to this coat. It’s really easy. You...
DIY denim distressing My intention with this blog has always been to share ways to update an existing wardrobe on a shoestring. I positively loathe distressed denim and will never, ever wear it. It’s right up there with hems too long that drag on the floor....
Upcycling trousers I am so loving Isabel Marant’s winter rockabilly look. And what’s even better is the three quarter leg look is dead easy to achieve. Fold a deep turn-up in a straight or narrow leg trouser. Et voila! If you are sure you will love the...
Home made wide leg pants Pattern for easy to make pants I have so missed sewing and making things these last three and a bit months while I have been on the move. The one item I wore a lot during this time was my wide leg trousers. In the picture is the pattern I...
What to pack for a holiday I thought I would have a different slant to the blog today. Since I have been on the move, I decided I would give my top twenty travel packing tips. So here goes with the travel packing tips – 1. I pack an...