#1year1outfit 100% local outfit
At the start of this year I set myself a ridiculous challenge. I had no idea whether it was achievable, and that was part of the attraction. I promised you that I would make an outfit that was made...
View ArticleIndigo turmeric #kollaboraholiday beanie
I dyed this skein on merino wool with turmeric some time ago and recently had the chance to overdye it with indigo, from a natural fermentation vat. A happy warm head it will be!
View ArticleDIY Brushstroke Napkins
Add a fun pop of color to your table setting with a bold set of brushstroke dyed napkins. Find the tutorial at http://www.homeologymodernvintage.com/diy-brushstroke-dyed-napkins-in-3-...
View ArticleMy Top Tips for Cleaning Thrifted Suede
Reviving the shaggy nap of second hand suede requires a gentle touch. Keep your suede looking fabulous with my top tips for cleaning thrifted suede...
View ArticleMy top tips for cleaning thrifted leather
Scoring a luxurious leather (or faux leather) item at the thrift shop is fantastic but what do you do when your fab find is in less than stellar condition? Follow my tops tips for cleaning thrifted...
View ArticleBlock-Printed Tunic
This is one of numerous tunics I have drafted and sewn for myself but the first one featuring fabric I printed myself after taking a class with the amazing Jen Hewett. Read more about block-printing...
View ArticleDIY: animal print
Paint your own animal print wherever you want. It is so easy and simple but with the beautiful results! See more on my blog! https://helenoftroyfashion.wordpress.com/2015/12/21/diy-animal-print/
View ArticlePink Rugby
A super easy beginner project. This pink rugby shirt was present for my son. Read more. #KollaboraHoliday
View ArticleDrummer boy and his roadie
A t-shirt for my drum playing nephew and one for his dad (my brother!) for Christmas. More here: http://bartacksandsingletrack.blogspot.com.au/2015/12/gift-sewing-part-i...
View Article#1year1outfit
In 2015 I participated in #1year1outfit that Nicki from https://thisismoonlight.wordpress.com/ initiated. One year one outfit is a challenge to make a locally sourced outfit in a year using local...
View ArticleHow to Make an AWESOME Fairy Tree House for Your Fairy Garden
https://youtu.be/hP-KSxuYLCI This is a detailed diy fairy house project so make sure you have CC on for english step by step instructions. You'll only need some tree branches, copper wires, some...
View ArticleIndigo Dyed Simplicity 8073 #Bernina
This pattern is a Vintage Simplicity from the 1970's, I sewed it the first time around and think I love it even more now! A great pattern and super fast sew. It's a back wrap and they added plenty of...
View ArticleMy Great Big Sewing Resolution 2016
Hello, I have made a very simple resolution this year - sew more! I, like countless of sewing hobbists have collected yards and yards of fabric, trims and bits and bobs, which are all nealty stashed...
View Article1960's Jean Seberg's New York Herald Tribune T-shirt
The New York Herald Tribune t-shirt is an iconic fashion piece that was worn by Jean Seberg in the movie “Breathless”. Since the release of the French New Wave movie in 1960, the t-shirt, like...
View ArticleDIY body scrubs
Exfoliating skin once a week can be a blessing to our skin. What more with the Brown sugar body scrub that is infused with lemon zest, lavender paste & virgin coconut oil? Try it and you will...
View ArticleDIY graphic lettering tees
Found the perfect font for big lettering graphic tees with my Silhouette machine and I've now made two! Read more on my blog!
View ArticleLeather marquetry notebook
I made this leather cover for my new notebook. The french brand La Compagnie du Kraft makes lovely leather notebooks you can refil when all the leaves are used. It's attached with screws. So I made...
View ArticleBirkin Flares & Flow
This was a test go at the Birkin Flares. I had been watching the creation process of the Birkins pattern for a while and couldn't wait till it was released . Once it was released I got it quickly ! In...
View ArticleShibori
Originally off-white, this thrifted cotton gauze peasant top needed a makeover. After binding the bottom with rubber bands and soaking in water, the shirt was dipped in indigo dye seven times for 2-3...
View ArticleLittle Kunoichi Tee
A gift for a little friend. I made a t-shirt and painted Little Kunoichi to match the gifted book (by Sanae Ishida) More here: http://bartacksandsingletrack.blogspot.com.au/2016/05/little-kunoichi-st...
View ArticleFathers Day Shirt
An easy DIY for Fathers Day. Massage shirt and playground all in one! Check what I did on my blog.
View ArticleDIY Turquoise Nightstand
My blog, Craftylona is 2 years old today, so I'd like to take the occasion to show you my very first project, the first post on Craftylona. This nightstand is one of the few posts about home decor on...
View ArticleTalonflame Tee
Guaranteed way to make the boy happy: Paint a stencil of his current favourite thing on a T-shirt Pokemon T-shirt. More here: http://bartacksandsingletrack.blogspot.com.au/2016/07/talonflame-pokemon...
View ArticlePim & Pom Tee
A stencil painted T-shirt for my daughter after we'd been to see the film Pim & Pom's Great Adventure and fallen in love with these little Dutch cartoon cats! More here:...
View ArticleRocking a Kimono [simplicity 1108]
I love this look so much! I had a blast bleaching these shorts but that Kimono was another story. Stop by the blog to get the 411!
View ArticleFancy Spray Idea For Home Decoration
This is an easy and time-saving project, if you want to give a different accent in your living room just in 30 minutes. You need to collect some sticks and cones from your garden or from the park,...
View ArticleBleach-Dyed shorts
This a a super cool way to customize a pair of denim shorts. All you need is an iminigation, shorts, bleach and q-tips and you're all set! DIY....coming soon.
View Article5 Clever DIY Home Refurbishment Projects
Whether you have just moved into a new home, or you have lived in your home forever, there comes a time when you want to add your own personalized touch to your home. Hiring painters and construction...
View ArticleBleach-Dyed jacket
This is my dope denim jacket, I Loooovvvveeee this jacket! Get the full story here!
View ArticleCute Bouquet of Pine Cones
Make your home more cosy when you decorate it with pine cones not only during the Christmas Holidays.
View ArticlePencil Holder (Porta-lápis) do Bidu
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdAJV4se6DI Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clube-da-Aninha-1604255503175304/
View ArticleBilskirner Hat Sets
Hat and mitten/mitts sets. In the end, I wrote a pattern (in Danish and English) for an adult & child's hat, adult mitts and child's mittens. Knit in worsted weight alpaca that I naturally dyed....
View ArticleIndigo Shibori Tees
My first attempt at shibori. Used indigo on thrift shop tees. Blogged!
View ArticleA Dog's Scarf
A DIY to make a personalized dog scarf (also a nice Christmas present!). Check what I did on my blog.
View ArticleThe Collab Dress
I needed a special dress, as a witness at my brothers wedding. So my mother and I joined forcess, because she paints and I sew. The result: a hand painted and sewn dress and a lot of happiness! If you...
View ArticleValentine's Day Wreath
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View ArticleWeekend Duffel Bag
This is the Weekend Duffel Bag from Betz White's Craftsy class Sew Better Bags: The Weekend Duffel. The exterior was cobbled together using scrap canvas pieces left over from various sewing projects...
View ArticlePoppy Dress (Lekala #4552)
Summer Poppy Dress with fabric I designed with Contrado Fabrics UK and sewed from Lekala #4552. More pictures and details on my blog: click here
View ArticleThai Top Indigo Refashion
It's incredibly difficult to dye evenly with indigo - details on my blog
View ArticleBoro Mending
Mended busted toddler pants with cotton fabric and thread that I dyed with indigo. My first time trying boro and sashiko stitching, but I think the result is good! More on my blog.
View ArticleDIY 90s Grunge Flannel (no sew)
90’s grunge appears to be back for good so embrace this comfy slacker style and create your own unique versions without sewing a stitch! Grab my crazy easy DIY No Sew Vintage 90’s Grunge Flannel...
View ArticleHanddrawn dress
I found this plain white piece of fabric in a fabric store @Svetmetraze in Ljubljana (@Slovenia) as a scrap and said to myself - I'm sure I will use it at some point :) And this time came. My Missy...
View ArticleReading Mitts
Pattern is https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/faux-cable-fingerless-mittens I reworked the pattern so I could knit it in the round. Yarn is a DK weight BFL that I hand-dyed myself with Jacquard...
View ArticleHand-dyed Play Silks
Thing 2 is studying to be a teacher and is stocking up on imaginative play supplies. I purchased the plain 36" sq. China silk scarves from Dharma Trading Co. and hand dyed them in a rainbow of colors...
View ArticleVintage Nightie to Babydoll Dress Refashion
Don’t pass up that dowdy, stained nightgown with a fabulous pattern at the thrift shop! Transform into the perfect dress with my simple tutorial: https://youtu.be/fhkHlegqROg
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