DIY Pencil Skirt – 3 designs, 1 pattern (Simplicity pattern 6138)

by Kristyn // July 22, 2015 // 7 Comments

Welcome back, stitchers! Hope you’re having a lovely week! But brr! Who turned up the cold!! My week’s either been windy, or windy and wet. Last week’s cold blast is still going strong so this week’s photos have a definite... 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 →

Thursday Threads: Re-covered outdoor seating

by Kristyn // July 1, 2015 // 2 Comments

Hey Beatiful People!! Well! TODAY is my six month shopping abstinence anniversary. Can you believe it? I haven’t bought one outer wear item new from retail since the first of January!!! It’s gone by so quickly. Well, sort of…. I... Continue reading →

DIY Long skirts (Butterick pattern 5851)

by Kristyn // June 18, 2015 // No Comments

I love a long skirt! Just love them. Who doesn’t, right? They are so comfortable. I have some stretchy cotton ones that I wear around the house and about town, but they aren’t quite dressy enough to wear to a... Continue reading →

DIY check pants (McCalls pattern 9233)

by Kristyn // June 10, 2015 // No Comments

Waow waow waow!! GuyyyTagss!! Its been sooo long – I forget what you look like. Sorry beautiful people!! I forget what I even look like. Life has not stopped. I remember thinking, ‘I will blog weekly’ I will, I… will….... Continue reading →

DIY no-sew upcycled buntings

by Kristyn // April 22, 2015 // 5 Comments

Hi Stitchers!! What a week! Not so long back, I put up my hand to run a how-to class on no sew buntings (upcycled, natchly) with the good people at Laneway Learning. This is kinda big deal stuff for me,... 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 →