DIY fashion with trimmings Every time I get a new magazine or an on-line fashion newsletter, my first thought is always – how can I make this? Or – how can I recreate that look? It’s a bit tricky living on the bottom half of the planet as our seasons...
How to make feather earrings What you need to make feather earrings I have only just got going embellishing my clothes and accessories with pom poms and tassels, and now there are feathers galore. To kick off my foray into the feather trend I decided to make a pair of...
How to make a safety pin bracelet Add beads to safety pins I am ever alert for new ways to create apparel and accessories for this DIY fashion blog. Luckily my relatives and friends know that and they often feed me new ideas. We have relatives staying with us from the...
Eco fashion outfit Vintage shirt, cookie cutter brooch and chain necklace My model is working again today. Every time I dress her, I wonder who dreams up the proportions of these mannequins. Apparently tall and slim bodies show off clothing better than shorter,...
Laminate image brooch Laminated flower picture, brooch pin and glue I am loving all these fruit and animal forms popping up on T-shirts and in fabric designs. They give a fun feel to fashion. The point of this blog is always to try and re-use an existing wardrobe but...