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Refashion

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 →

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 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 →

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 →

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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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