-
DIY Cowl Scarf + Pom Pom
I’ve been wanting to knit my own cowl for a while now. But I’ve got so many scarves as it is and so many projects on the go and planned in my head that I figure I might as well turn something I already own into a cowl. I knitted this scarf a couple of ...
-
DIY Tribal Bodycon Skirt – Bag Transformation
When I saw this knitted bag, I knew the pattern and size would be perfect for a bodycon skirt! Tools: Scissors Bag Yarn Darning needle / Tapestry Needle – basically a huge needle that can thread yarn Tutorial: 1. Cut off Handle and trim stray ends 2. Cut across the base of the bag – ...
-
DIY Studded Shirt
So here is the next DIY alteration to the ever changing denim shirt. After I dip-dyed the shirt I realised the colour did not cover up the stain so I went with a different approach. I decided to decorate the shirt with a few pyramid studs I bought a while ago. A very simple process ...
-
DIY Dip-Dyed Shirt
If you read A Pair & A Spare like I do, then recently you may be experiencing a intense need to dye something. Particularly, in a gradient and ombre fashion I didn’t do a pictorial step-by-step for this since it was my first time using fabric dye and it was quite a messy affair. However, if ...
-
DIY Cut Out Shirt – Shirt Transformation #2
Another reworked project from a pile of second hand men’s clothes! This time there is no collar and part of the back has been cut out. I’ve been doing a lot of cut-outs recently due to the almost unbearable heat of Aussie Summer. Tools: Sewing machine Men’s shirt Fabric scrissors Pins Tutorial: 1. Cut off ...
-
50′s Skirt Adventure #6 – DIY Dress Transformation [Top + Skirt]
After seeing so many DIY transformations all over the internet, I figured it was time I gave it a go myself The original dress was given to me by a friend who was clearing out her wardrobe at the time (score!). Even though the dress was too large for me she figured I could do ...
-
DIY – Shredded Shirt
A big thank you to those who showed interest in my DIY Shredded Shirt posted last Friday. Here is the tutorial that I promised These instructions include a few photographs and a soundless video to demonstrate how to start the shredding process. Materials: Thin cotton t-shirt/tank top/anything you like really. Thin cotton fabrics are the ...
-
Thrifting Date Ensemble
On Friday I went on a little thrifting date with the boyfy. We went up to Brunswick for lunch and trawled through the many available op-shops in hopes of finding something funky. Even though we didn’t find anything that exciting, I was still thrilled about getting a set of double pointed knitting needles for $1 from Scavengers. ...
-
To Shred or Not To Shred? – DIY Shredded Shirt Tips
I used to be someone who didn’t understand the hype on the shredded clothing trend, I thought “why would I pay good money for a shirt that will fall apart quicker than one that costs less and is of higher quality?” Over the years, this idea has become less and less alien to me as ...
Follow via RSS
