DIY clothing outfit I was wondering if the need to make things out of nothing could be classed as a form of OCD? If so, then I must be well and truly afflicted with it. The shift dress should be familiar. I showed how I made the pattern, and other versions of it, a...
Vintage clothing I absolutely love, love, love this shirt. Yet another favorite vintage buy. Apart from the fabric that is was made in, some kind of crimplene or trilobal, the design is so pretty. These shirts used to be a dime a dozen back in the day. They wash and...
Doorstop tutorial How do you like this? A custom designed doorstop. Doorstops are one of those items a person can never find in the shops. And one of those things that is so useful. This particular door is set high off the floor so the likelihood of ever finding a...
How to make a necklace Recognise the charm necklace? I made a few of them in varying lengths with different charms. They are dead easy to make. I bought silver chain, O-rings and the clasp from our bead shop. The charms are a mix of semi precious stones and silver...
Home shoe dying One way to extend the life of a favorite pair of shoes that have got a bit scuffed is to dye them. Flat ballet pumps like these are a wardrobe staple. And oh so comfortable. So when this pair started to look tired I had them dyed black. You can buy...
