Into: dog collars for toy dogs
A gift for my dog-obsessed niece. My sister and I transformed shoelaces into six different sized dog collars. We sewed on rings from keyrings so that a lead can be clipped on them. Even toy dogs need to be walked.
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01 November 2010
Refashion: Toy Dog Collars
Refashioned: a pair of stripey shoelaces
Into: dog collars for toy dogs
A gift for my dog-obsessed niece. My sister and I transformed shoelaces into six different sized dog collars. We sewed on rings from keyrings so that a lead can be clipped on them. Even toy dogs need to be walked.
Into: dog collars for toy dogs
A gift for my dog-obsessed niece. My sister and I transformed shoelaces into six different sized dog collars. We sewed on rings from keyrings so that a lead can be clipped on them. Even toy dogs need to be walked.
05 October 2010
Refashion: Deck Chairs
Project: New covers for Two Deck Chairs
I bought these deck chairs from the Op Shop for $3 each. The new covers are not a perfect fit but they are perfect for sitting in the sun, with a cuppa, watching the kids play.
I bought these deck chairs from the Op Shop for $3 each. The new covers are not a perfect fit but they are perfect for sitting in the sun, with a cuppa, watching the kids play.
09 September 2010
Refashion: Art Smocks
Refashioned: two men's raincoats ($1 each from Op Shop)
Into: two waterproof, easy to wipe art smocks
Pattern: Lincraft Back to School #1016 (50c from Op Shop)
I got sick of having to scrub off paint and soak clothes after each painting session!
Into: two waterproof, easy to wipe art smocks
Pattern: Lincraft Back to School #1016 (50c from Op Shop)
I got sick of having to scrub off paint and soak clothes after each painting session!
27 July 2010
Refashion: Gathered neck top
Refashioned: a man's shirt (at least I think it was a man's shirt!)
Into: a women's top
Tutorial: Peasant Blouse by Made by Lex
Into: a women's top
Tutorial: Peasant Blouse by Made by Lex
12 February 2010
Refashion: Fairy Dress Up
Refashioned: 1 lady's dress, 1 lady's skirt, 1 boy's shorts, 1 pair grey stockings and a set of broken fairy wings
Into: A fairy dress up costume for my boy
Into: A fairy dress up costume for my boy
27 January 2010
Refashion: Kid's Pram
Refashioned: My niece's toy pram
Into: A pram for my boy
While my boy could have used the pram as it was, I thought it would be better suited to him to have it in train fabric.
Into: A pram for my boy
While my boy could have used the pram as it was, I thought it would be better suited to him to have it in train fabric.
15 November 2009
Refashion: Man's Suit
Refashioned: A man's grey suit (a 50 cent by from the Op Shop)
Into: A funked up suit for my husband
Tutorial: Thread Sketching by Clutterpunk
Into: A funked up suit for my husband
Tutorial: Thread Sketching by Clutterpunk
24 October 2009
01 September 2009
Refashion: Jumper to Jumper
Refashioned: A man's 100% new wool jumper
Into: A jumper for me
To refashion this jumper, I chopped off the arms, cut across the top just underneath the V collar, took it in at the sides, overlocked around the neckline, took in the sleeves and reattached them. I wanted it to be a bit longer and the sleeves were too short, so I cut up a woollen skirt I had also bought at the Op Shop and added about 12cm to the body length and sleeves. Then I sewed random reverse darts on the front, back and sleeves.
Into: A jumper for me
To refashion this jumper, I chopped off the arms, cut across the top just underneath the V collar, took it in at the sides, overlocked around the neckline, took in the sleeves and reattached them. I wanted it to be a bit longer and the sleeves were too short, so I cut up a woollen skirt I had also bought at the Op Shop and added about 12cm to the body length and sleeves. Then I sewed random reverse darts on the front, back and sleeves.
27 August 2009
Refashion: Jumper to Vest
Refashion: A man's woollen jumper
Into: A vest for me
Inspired by: Gina and Mim
Another woollen jumper from the Op Shop, this time successfully made into something for me. The jumper was dyed using Ebony Black but turned out deep green. I started the refashion with a cut up the front then took the side seams in a little to give it some shape. The collar was then cut down to about half its original size and part of it was used for the front piece with the brooch. The rest of the collar and the sleeves were sewn on the bottom of the vest to give it extra length.
Into: A vest for me
Inspired by: Gina and Mim
Another woollen jumper from the Op Shop, this time successfully made into something for me. The jumper was dyed using Ebony Black but turned out deep green. I started the refashion with a cut up the front then took the side seams in a little to give it some shape. The collar was then cut down to about half its original size and part of it was used for the front piece with the brooch. The rest of the collar and the sleeves were sewn on the bottom of the vest to give it extra length.
04 August 2009
Refashion: Jumper to Pants
Refashion: A man's woollen jumper
Into: A jumper for me, a cardigan for me, then pants for my boy
A woollen jumper from the Op Shop with the plan to make it into a top for me. When I cut it up and sewed it back together, I made it to short. I tried to save it by making it into a cardigan but that still didn't work. So it ended up as pants for my son.
Into: A jumper for me, a cardigan for me, then pants for my boy
A woollen jumper from the Op Shop with the plan to make it into a top for me. When I cut it up and sewed it back together, I made it to short. I tried to save it by making it into a cardigan but that still didn't work. So it ended up as pants for my son.
30 June 2009
Refashion: Photo Album
Refashioned: An old-school photo album from the Op Shop
Into: An old-school photo album with a fancy cover
Tutorial: Reverse applique from Diane
I made a cover similar to the passport cover from denim and reversed appliqued a few stars on the front.
Into: An old-school photo album with a fancy cover
Tutorial: Reverse applique from Diane
I made a cover similar to the passport cover from denim and reversed appliqued a few stars on the front.
09 June 2009
Refashion: Onesie
Refashion: 2 women's t.shirts and 4 short sleeve onesies
Into: 4 long sleeve onesies
Tutorial: Waffle Tea Onesie by Samster Mommy
I used two of my old tops and 4 short sleeve onesies to make 4 long sleeve onesies.
Into: 4 long sleeve onesies
Tutorial: Waffle Tea Onesie by Samster Mommy
I used two of my old tops and 4 short sleeve onesies to make 4 long sleeve onesies.
05 May 2009
Refashion: Shirt to Dress
Refashioned: A man's shirt
Into: A girl's dress
Tutorial: The Shirt Dress by made
While the dress looks OK, it's shape is all wrong! The body is too skinny, the neck is too wide and the armholes are too small. Maybe I mucked up the measurements? I didn't have my niece with me so I think next time, it would help to have the actual body present to get accurate measurements and have fittings along the way. And removing the pockets was not a good move.
Into: A girl's dress
Tutorial: The Shirt Dress by made
While the dress looks OK, it's shape is all wrong! The body is too skinny, the neck is too wide and the armholes are too small. Maybe I mucked up the measurements? I didn't have my niece with me so I think next time, it would help to have the actual body present to get accurate measurements and have fittings along the way. And removing the pockets was not a good move.
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