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My amazing handmade and homemade wedding…and I would never have it any other way.

by Kristyn // March 15, 2017 // No Comments
Hi Stitchers!   Great to see you again! it’s so good to be back here among the leaves! Where have I been? Why did I disappear? Welllll, for a while there, life got busy. Like, really busy. Lame excuse? Not... 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 →

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 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 →

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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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Hi, I'm Kristyn. I'm a health professional by day, a seamstress by night and traveler by love!

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