I've gotten so used to blogging it seems like forever since my last post - thanks to blogger.

How was your weekend?... my weekend consisted of cleaning, cooking, cleaning, cleaning and let's not forget washing and more cleaning. We're all just getting over the flu so everything has been washed, dusted, vacuumed and organised. However, I did manage to work on a couple of projects - here is a sneaky peak of what I've been up to...

these are for the shop, guess what they are going to become?

Here are the after shots of my almost finished jacket from this post - just got to attach the lining to collar, it's so warm.

Hope you had a wonderful weekend!

x

I'm posting a little late today. I have had one busy morning!

I am just loving recycling and upcycling at the moment, you have your own special unique things and it's great for the environment. Here are a couple of DIY's just for you...

I came across this great DIY organiser made from tin cans, there are so many possibilities. You could paint and arrange them any way you like.

Such a great idea!

Recycling an old 80's dress...

I love that you don't have to be a good sewer when it comes to upcycling clothes - all you need to know is the basics.

Start with a very ugly 80's dress

with great bold good quality fabric

Prepare to cut - start with taking the inner dress out. If there isn't one, cut the hem length you would like - please ignore my styling, those scissors look a little dangerous.

cut the neckline...and remove any horrible shoulder pads - I personally really don't need those.

measure bias binding around the neckline and don't forget to add an extra 1cm at the end. Sew bias binding ends together and pin right sides of fabric and binding together...

then sew

you should have this

press

and topstitch...you should do the same with a hem - my dress came in two pieces, I always look for the easy way out.

Add a belt and your done!

x