DIY loose summer dress (Victory Pattern – Simone Style)

by Kristyn // February 18, 2015 // 9 Comments

In September 2014, I travelled to the US and Canada to see my favourite Hoppings and Brodes. I had a bit of time to  myself in beautiful Vancouver, so I went looking for some sewing-spiration at the local sewing shops.... 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 →

DIY dress from jeans and a sheet (Make it easy pattern #25)

by Kristyn // February 5, 2015 // 3 Comments

Hi again everyone! Gawsh! These Thursday Thread postings come around so quickly… I love it! So, last week I posted about another handmade bodice I made which I attached a silk sari skirt using MAKE IT EASY: Mix and match... Continue reading →

DIY sari dress (Make it easy pattern #25)

by Kristyn // January 28, 2015 // 6 Comments

I went to a wedding recently, and really wanted to wear this dress that I had tailored in Varanasi, India. The dress was originally a second hand sari. I loved the material, however, the top bodice didn’t fit at all... Continue reading →

Thursday Threads : Grandma’s skirt refashion

by Kristyn // January 21, 2015 // 1 Comment

I’m blessed to come from a line of strong, amazing women. My Gma is rad town. She’s 87, and still wants to ride a bike – even though she flipped over the handle bars not too long ago. Right now,... Continue reading →

DIY Pallet Fence

by Kristyn // July 19, 2014 // 2 Comments

  Towards the end of 2013 you might remember the pallet craze moving around the net??… Well, the more I looked at this empty fence and ugly house next door, I decided to jump onto the band wagon and renovate... Continue reading →