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 →

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 →