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The Shirtain.

by Kristyn // April 18, 2017 // No Comments
Hey Stitchers, Some things are best mixed together with care. Take stripes, spots and checks. Or soft drinks and young children. Sausage dogs, and justabout any other breed. And so on like that. Mix these kinds of things without due... Continue reading →

DIY sleeveless winter wool coat (Style Pattern 3299)

by Kristyn // August 5, 2015 // 2 Comments
Hey Stitchers, Ya know how I keep on about the cold (you’d think I lived in Melbourne!) – well I thought it was time to do something about it and make myself something warm. So I got on to coats... Continue reading →

Thursday Threads : Super easy handmade top

by Kristyn // July 15, 2015 // 2 Comments
Welcome back stitchers! I don’t need to tell you that this week has been freezing. For Brisbane anyways 🙂 So I’m sorry to tell you that I have not taken photos of my new skirts and dresses… sad face. I... Continue reading →

DIY tablecloth to top refashion {video link}

by Kristyn // July 8, 2015 // 3 Comments
Hey Stitchers This week’s been a really good week in my sewing world. I realised today just how many finished projects I have to show you! I’m excited today to show you two completed projects. AND one is via a... Continue reading →

DIY classic simple jacket refashion

by Kristyn // April 16, 2015 // No Comments
Can you feel it in the air?? Winter is coming. This means boots, jackets, scarves and all the beautiful winter fashion is coming too, for a whole like… 2 weeks (Go Brisbane!!) YAY! So this week, we’re talking jackets and this one in... Continue reading →

DIY men’s work shirt to shirt/dress refashion

by Kristyn // February 12, 2015 // 3 Comments
Just recently, I discovered the huge number of quality business shirts circulating in second hand stores. This find was sparked when I came past a whole pile of my step dad’s old work shirts (hi Johnny!) hiding in a spare... Continue reading →

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“If it can’t be reduced, reused, repaired, rebuilt, refurbished, refinished, resold, recycled or composted, then it should be restricted, redesigned or removed from production.” Pete Seeger

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