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 →

DIY pencil skirt (Simplicity pattern 6138)

by Kristyn // April 8, 2015 // 2 Comments

Hi stitchers! This week, Thursday Threads is all about work wear. It’s crazy how we get sucked in to consuming so we can look good at work. We then need our salary to buy ourselves the things we need to... Continue reading →

Thursday: Threads gone wrong

by Kristyn // April 1, 2015 // 4 Comments

Today, it’s all about the disasters. Most people only see my beautiful finished sewing: a skirt, an dress or that awesome teepee… but, you know what? My sewing doesn’t always work out the way I want or plan it to.... Continue reading →

DIY Teepee from recycled materials

by Kristyn // March 25, 2015 // 10 Comments

Guyzzzz, I’m loving teepees at the moment! Lucky for me, I have 3 adorable reasons to make them.. the first being this little squishy face right here – niece number 1, Miss Mia Middleton. Cutest little Munchie around. I had... Continue reading →

Upcycled business shirt to apron

by Kristyn // March 19, 2015 // 2 Comments

Aprons!! I love them! Who would have guessed? I had no idea they were so much fun, and in years past I wouldn’t have thought I’d be going crazy for them. Especially for gifts! They can be so easily personalised…... Continue reading →

DIY Side panel dress (Butterick pattern 6774)

by Kristyn // March 11, 2015 // 10 Comments

I have a mountain of old patterns, like, probably 50. I’ve maybe purchased 6 of these – only 2 of them brand new. I’m not even kidding when I say I find soo many great patterns at op shops. The... Continue reading →

Up-cycling fabrics

by Kristyn // March 5, 2015 // 2 Comments

Heyyyy guys! I’m sorry I missed last Thursday Threads… I got a killer migraine by my ex-best friend, blue cheese! Who knew that if you eat a giant chunk of blue cheese it can stop you for days. Trust me... Continue reading →