funky make up pouches
i made 10 funky make up pouches yesterday. my 10 yr old son and i had fun one sunday afternoon stenciling, painting and dyeing the canvas fabric for these pouches. they are made with a 9 inch zipper...
View ArticleMy top tips for dyeing clothing
Upcycling and creating your very own wardrobe full of unique clothing is awesome and one of the quickest, easiest and most dramatic transformation methods you can use is to simply re-colour your...
View ArticleMy Top Tips & Techniques for Bleaching Clothing
Snag my top tips & techniques for bleaching clothing right here and creatively no-sew embellish your wardrobe with bits from around your house!
View ArticleMy easy refashioned overalls tutorial
Get the tute behind how I refashioned myself a comfy quirky pair of autumn overalls...
View ArticleHow to refashion a lace dress
Why in the hell would someone design an otherwise awesome lace dress and then completely ruin it by stitching a ridiculous faux leather statement to the front? Here’s how I transformed that silly...
View ArticleDip 'n Dye Pine Cones
Bring autumn into your home with these cool pine cones!It's fun to collect pine cones from the forest and use them for decoration in your home.I painted pine cones in bright neon colors. Want to know...
View ArticleA DIY Upcycled Refashioned Crocheted Vest
Can’t crochet? No worries, raid your stash, head on over and discover how to create a fancy crocheted vest with zero crochet talent. That funkified vest required zero crochet knowledge but looks like...
View Article#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 ArticleCooking with Edible Flowers
Most of the flowers we see used in world cuisine are often included in the form of teas, desserts and salads to some extent. They can also be added to a great number of different foods, such as ice...
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 ArticleShibori
This month I had fun experimenting with the shibori dyeing technique. I can't wait to try my hand at again. I would love to replicate the center print once again and make some pillows with it. The...
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