Monthly Archives: September 2011
Dressing Gown Dress – Outfit Post
As promised here are some new photos of the dressing gown that I turned into a dress. If you didn’t see the original post you can see the refashion here. Altering vintage clothes really is a lot of fun because it gives … Continue reading
Posted in Before & After, Fashion, Outfits, Vintage
Tagged dressing gown to dress, outfits, refashioning vintage
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Before & After – Dressing Gown to Dress
This is a project I did ages ago, but I realised I was yet to show it to you! This light weight dressing gown used to belong to my Gran. I kept it because I love the fabric (I’m a … Continue reading
Posted in Before & After, DIY & Tutorials, Vintage
Tagged altering vintage fashion, DIY, dressing gown to dress, refashioning vintage
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10 of My Favourite Blogs!
I read a lot of blogs about all sorts of different things. Some of the blogs I read are about fashion and style, some are about craft and some are about life and all the adventures it entails. I love … Continue reading
New Fascinators – a Sneaky Peak
I have been very busy working on some new fascinators to put in my Madeit store just in time for the racing season! I’m having a lot of fun using the skills taught to me by my Auntie (who used … Continue reading
Dear White Shirt, I love you very much.
It’s true. I do love this white shirt a lot. I’ve had it for years, but because it’s good quality it still feels as crisp and lovely as when it was new. I originally got it when I was working … Continue reading
DIY Mickey and Minnie Mouse Cards
A couple of days ago I showed you these cards that I made for the 1st birthday of my friends’ twins, who had a Mickey and Minnie mouse themed party. As promised, here’s how to make them. Their simplicity makes … Continue reading
Posted in Crafty Goodness, DIY & Tutorials
Tagged Crafty Goodness, DIY & Tutorials, DIY cards, Kid's stuff, Mickey and Minnie
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Use Snap Fasteners to Prevent a Shirt from Gaping
This shirt dress has a tendency to gape around the bust because it’s quite fitted and the button stand is really narrow. This is pretty much the only shirt that I have this problem with, but I know that it’s … Continue reading
Posted in Body Shapes, DIY & Tutorials, Learn to Sew
Tagged how to sew snap fasteners, learn to sew, press studs, snap fasteners, Tutorials
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Cute Things for Little People Part 2
Last week I showed you some photos of two soft toys I was making. I finished them on the weekend and as promised, I took some photos to show you! I think they turned out pretty cute! They were for … Continue reading
It’s finally t-shirt weather! Yay!
I’m so excited that the weather is finally warm enough to wear a t-shirt! And check out the cheeky freesias popping up near the fence. I didn’t plant them there, they have snuck across from the garden bed. I don’t … Continue reading
Cute Things for Little People
Here are some snap shots of some cute things I am currently working on. They are projects from Pip’s first book, Meet Me At Mike’s, that I am making for some little people who will be having a birthday soon! … Continue reading
