Category Archive: DIY

The Refashioners 2013 – Elisalex of By Hand – London

The Refashioners 2013 – Elisalex of By Hand – London

Is it shameful to admit that I actually really liked the mystery item that Portia sent me to refashion…? I was even lacking a good denim shirt…

The Refashioners 2013 – Dixie of Dixie DIY

The Refashioners 2013 – Dixie of Dixie DIY

Hey readers and refashioners! I’m so excited to be included again in this challenge. Last time I played along I got a matching button down top…

The Refashioners 2013 – Liz of Cotton & Curls

The Refashioners 2013 – Liz of Cotton & Curls

When Portia asked me to join in with these talented group of ladies, I was so excited! I feel so honored to be among this group. And challenge-wise…

The Refashioners 2013 – Joanne of Stitch & Witter

The Refashioners 2013 – Joanne of Stitch & Witter

When Portia first asked me to be part of 2013’s crop of Refashioners I was delighted, overwhelmed and scared. Completely and utterly sh*t…

The Refashioners 2013 – Sally of Charity Shop Chic

The Refashioners 2013 – Sally of Charity Shop Chic

It’s amazing what you can get in a charity shop for £1…   This enormous trench coat had potential, but had clearly seen better…

The Refashioners 2013 – Zoe of So Zo…

The Refashioners 2013 – Zoe of So Zo…

I was really excited to have a stab at making a maternity garment for this refashioning challenge. I think that sometimes it can be tempting to…

The Refashioners 2013 – Lauren of Lladybird

The Refashioners 2013 – Lauren of Lladybird

Hot Hot Shorty Shorts You know, I’ve refashioned hundreds of garments, but this is the first time I’ve ever given full reign to…

The Refashioners 2013 – Tasha of By Gum By Golly

The Refashioners 2013 – Tasha of By Gum By Golly

 Hello everyone, it’s Tasha from By gum, by golly! I was so excited when Portia asked me to be part of the Refashioners project. I am not…

The Refashioners 2013 – Karen of Did You Make That

The Refashioners 2013 – Karen of Did You Make That

When someone sends you an oversized, purple velvet shirt in the post, what do you do? Faint? Laugh? Wring your hands?   Miss P had invited me to…

The Refashioners 2013 – Starts 3rd June!

The Refashioners 2013 – Starts 3rd June!

People, I’m so excited! This year’s instalment of The Refashioner’s is just around the corner, and it’s promising to be a…

Stop Press! The Refashioners is back!

Stop Press! The Refashioners is back!

Oh, yes!!! That’s right!! it’s back!! May I present to you, The Refashioners 2013… This year, starting on 3rd June, there will be…

Refashion a Peter Pan Collar

Refashion a Peter Pan Collar

Hi everybody peops! Following on from my recent monochrome refashion, here’s a quick run down on what I did to that boring pointy…