Wool Graffiti Tank Tops
Wool embellished tops Wool graffiti tank tops I'm not sure what it is about these tank tops that compels me to keep making them. Maybe it's because I wear them and never have enough in my wardrobe? The heart shape is a bit of a theme with me. Trailing wool from a ball...
Punk Tank Top with Safety Pins
Safety pins on clothes Adding safety pins to a tank top This tank top got a punk inspired make-over. About a season back I saw these divine box jackets at Topshop with loads of safety pins all over them. This is a home-made and much simpler version of that safety...
Contrast Lace Trim on Shirt
How to revive a shirt I said in the last post that I was taking a break from this blog for 3 months. It's not possible to bring my sewing machine and supplies overseas with me. However, I found one more picture in amongst my photos. I spoke of adding a white lace or...
Lace Trim on Shirt, Romantic Styling
Upcycle a shirt I am going to have to slow down on posts to this blog for a few months. I'm on the move and schlepping my sewing machine, boxes of fabric, trims and gadgets around with me is simply not an option. In the meantime here is a one more post with a picture...
No Sew Halter Top from Silk Scarf
Easy halterneck top I am back to the idea of wearing scarves. In this picture is a more classic design scarf. I folded one corner over and used a few safety pins to secure the "flap". Then I slipped a piece of ribbon through the "flap" and tied it around Marguerite's...
No Sew Halter Top from a Silk Scarf
DIY Halter neck top Back in 80's we used to wear a scarf as a top for a night out. Fashion magazines featured various ways to fold and wear scarves. I bought this piece of silk recently. I wear it as a scarf. It is a small concession to the art print craze that is so...
Black Slip Top and Moss Agate Necklace
Home made semi precious stone necklace Here is the slip top in a matte black fabric with a necklace I made. I bought a piece of Moss Agate at the Bead Shop and used some wire to make a post. Add the agate to a length of chain and the bits that are required for the...
Slip Top with Vintage Coin necklace and Silver Lame OBI Belt
Home made camisole top This is an evening version of the OBI or wrap and tie belt. It's also slightly wider than the previous ones. The necklace consists of a piece of chain and bits for the clasp from our local bead merchant and a medal I found at a coin...