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#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...

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Indigo 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!

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DIY 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-...

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My 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...

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My 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...

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Block-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...

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DIY: 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/

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Pink Rugby

A super easy beginner project.  This pink rugby shirt was present for my son.  Read more. #KollaboraHoliday

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Drummer 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...

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Fur Vest

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#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...

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How 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...

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Indigo 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...

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My 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...

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1960'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...

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DIY 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...

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DIY 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!

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Leather 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...

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Painted, twisted necklace 3

More twisting, round and round.....

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Painted, twisted necklace 2

Another version with different twists.

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Birkin 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...

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Shibori

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...

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Little 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...

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Fathers Day Shirt

An easy DIY for Fathers Day. Massage shirt and playground all in one! Check what I did on my blog. 

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DIY 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...

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Talonflame 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...

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Pim & 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:...

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Holi

My 7 yr old came up with this one

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Alfa Alfa

Some of my hand dyed yarn https://youtu.be/CEQegXNZO2M

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Rocking 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!

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Fancy 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,...

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Bleach-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.

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5 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...

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Bleach-Dyed jacket

This is  my dope denim jacket, I Loooovvvveeee this jacket! Get the full story here!

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Cute Bouquet of Pine Cones

Make your home more cosy when you decorate it with pine cones not only during the Christmas Holidays.

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Pencil Holder (Porta-lápis) do Bidu

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdAJV4se6DI Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clube-da-Aninha-1604255503175304/

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Bilskirner 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....

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Indigo Shibori Tees

My first attempt at shibori. Used indigo on thrift shop tees. Blogged!

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A Dog's Scarf

A DIY to make a personalized dog scarf (also a nice Christmas present!). Check what I did on my blog.

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The 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...

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Valentine's Day Wreath

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Weekend 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...

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Poppy 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

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Thai Top Indigo Refashion

It's incredibly difficult to dye evenly with indigo - details on my blog

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Boro 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.

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DIY 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...

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Handdrawn 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...

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Reading 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...

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Hand-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...

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Vintage 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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