Embellished Shirt Collar DIY
Add beads to a shirt collar for an easy up-cycling idea This particular DIY has been worked by plenty other bloggers. And for good reason. It really amps Olive green studs on shirt collar up the style of a ho hum shirt considerably. And it's easy. Well this version...
My Daughter’s Wrap-around Top
Love Laced on Greenie Dresses for Less My daughter is super creative. She's always taking old clothes and re-making them. Wonder where she gets Wraparound top that streak from? Actually my mother started it all. She used to make skirts out of old table cloths. Back...
Beaded Shirt Collar
Upcycle a shirt by sewing beads to the collar OK, I'm a bit late on this bandwagon. There are already a gazillion gorgeous DIY shirt collars out there. If you type DIY collars into your search bar, plenty images come up. But, I like embellished collars and I've been...
Cut Out T-Shirt
How to make a cut out T Shirt you can wear with a bra Finished cut out top My daughter makes these amazing tops with all sorts of embellishments and cut outs. See her stuff - here. I've also seen other cut outs such as - this one - on the shoulders of a denim button...
Panelled T-Shirt
Instructions to sew a panel to a T shirt Panelled T-Shirt I wear a lot of T-Shirts. If you go to the Greenie Galleries at the top of this page you will find plenty T-Shirt makeovers. Tees are just so comfortable and easy to launder. What's not to like? This...
Contrast Colour Pockets
Sew contrast colour fabric pockets to a top Contrast colour pockets I have to be honest, I don't particularly lust after designer labels. It's not that I wouldn't have them. Who doesn't love everything that Isabel Marant makes? But I won't live...
More Ways to Make Peplums
See how to make a peplum top Peplum tank top I never thought I would like peplums. They look lovely on other people but since I am pear shaped and not particularly tall I avoid anything fussy and colourful around my hip area. When I added a peplum to an old tank top a...
More Ideas for Collar Tips
How to add tips to your shirt collars Olive chiffon shirt with collar tips Last week I got going customising shirt collars with collar tips that I bought on-line. (Read last week's post - here.) This week is a continuation using a slightly different collar tip that I...
Metallic Sequin Mesh Top
How to sew sequin mesh to a top Sequin mesh T-Shirt I was so bitterly disappointed in the outcome of the metallic paint top DIY that I did a month ago. You may recall it in - this - post. Basically the metallic fabric paint didn't withstand a cool, gentle...
DIY Sparkle Embellished Top
Sew buttons and fabric to upstyle a top Sparkle embellished top This top was inspired by the gauzy, frothy, crystal and flower embellished creations that we've seen this summer. I wanted to take an ordinary top and give it a sparkly finish. The intention was to cut...
Shredded T-Shirt
How to shred a T shirt Shredded T-Shirt Phew! This DIY is not for the faint hearted. Shredding a T-Shirt takes a while. Don't say I didn't warn you. You also want a T-shirt that doesn't have a slub in the yarn like mine. Why? Have a look - here - and you...
Metallic Effects T-Shirt
Metallic paint T-Shirt Both Zara and H & M had sweaters and jeans with a metallic wash in their stores this season. Love, love, love. I thought, why not try my hand at a metallic effect? I never wear anything busy or fussy on my hips as I am a classic pear...
DIY Peplum Top
How to upcycle a tank to a peplum top Peplum T-Shirt I love all the varieties of peplum going on right now. It's just . . . I like them on other people. I've been a little uncertain how they would look on me. My body is pear shaped so I strictly avoid anything...
Make a Designer Charity T-Shirt
Instructions for a DIY Chari Tee The M and S T-Shirt before the makeover Have you have been craving designer charity T-Shirts made by Mary Katrantzou, Roksanda Illincic and Richard Nicoll et al but can't get your hands on one? Then do the next best thing and make your...
Slouchy Slogan T-Shirt
Instructions to use fabric paint on a T Shirt Slouchy slogan T-shirt Loose slouchy tees have been around for a while now. Henry Holland brought them back. And brought them back again. And they are staying - season after season the coolest ones...
DIY Fringed or Tassel T-Shirt
How to cut fringing into a T shirt Tasseled or fringed T-Shirt I keep seeing fringed or tasseled T-Shirts in the retailers. Why go out and buy a new one when they are so easy to make? I had this mans tank T-shirt which I picked up for 50p at a charity shop around the...
DIY Colour Blocking T-shirts
Contrast color sleeves DIY Colour block T-Shirts If you are looking for a DIY project that will bring the colour blocking trend into your wardrobe then you have found one. The hardest part of this project, is unpicking the sleeves of the T-Shirts. You also need a...
Bandeau Top + FREE Pattern Instructions
How to make a bandeaux top I loved the idea of the sexy bandeau tops at Prada. See here - Prada SS 2012. Perfect for our warm African summers. Except I require a more modest version for myself. My version is similar but fuller and not quite as midriff baring. If...
Holey T-Shirt
Cut outs in a T-Shirt You need a T-shirt and a pair of scissors The idea of slashing and shredding T-shirts is not new. Some of them look a complete mess, which is probably the point. Edgy style bunnies could work that look with a grunge style leather and distressed...
Sweater Revamp with Crochet Neckline Piece
How to revamp a sweater Sweater before Whenever I take time out to wander through the haberdasheries and craft shops, I keep finding more and more things to use in recycling and upcycling projects. I showed how to add a pair of matching beaded lace appliques to a...