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 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 →

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 →