A recycled kinda life

by Kristyn // July 30, 2015 // 4 Comments

Welcome back, stitchers! This was a different kind of week for me – I couldn’t decide what to make. Good problem!   I’ve had an idea in the back of my mind for weeks. I have seen leather skirts floating... Continue reading →

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 →

Thursday Threads: making as meditation

by Kristyn // April 29, 2015 // 6 Comments

Hey my fellow stitchers… I’m not really sure where to start this week… I’ve been moving house the last few weeks (kind-of-ish!) and my sewing space has been half packed/unpacked all this time. I’ve been working around it well enough,... Continue reading →