Recycling mens shirts ideas

This project has been on the cards for some time now. It was all the way back in July when I posted a list of planned projects. Due to study and now business commitments, this is the first project …

Statement tops and pinstripes, are literally everywhere at the moment. This wrap number is no different! Here I show you how to whip one up in DIY style.

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There is nothing like pretty gathers, puffed sleeves and a lovely Peter Pan collar to impart the impression of innocence and sweetness. Even when the wearer is sometimes lacking in both particularities (in the presence of immediate family, at least). See? Butter wouldn't melt in that mouth. The pattern is from the most gorgeous Japanese sewing book. If you sew clothes for your little girl (or would like to), I would highly recommend buying this book - so many beautiful things, all of which…

One of my favorite things to alter/upcycle/refashion are button up tops because they're so easy to change! A quick take in here an...

I am a hoarder of clothes and fabric. In fact, it was when I got to the stage of having 'too many' old clothes and new fabrics that I started this website -