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DIY skirt tailoring

by Kristyn // February 19, 2016 // No Comments
Hey stitchers,   Blast from the past, this blog post was one of my first back from 2013, and is still one of the most common alterations I make in the sewing room. Really, its not just confined to taking... Continue reading →

DIY dress to skirt refashion

by Kristyn // October 14, 2015 // No Comments
Hi Stitchers! Ive been a little MIA on the blog front at the moment.. few reasons – Holidays and Frocktober (check out insta)! Trying to organise the wardrobe and get some frocks sorted for Frocktober, I’ve been doing a few... 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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