A-Stripe day

How I love Stripes and Blue x 

I like this shirt but not the red stripe on it.

so little snip and stitch to only blue stripe.

Abstract with pocket

Spring is here and I will need something bright and breezy to wear.

Another thrift find that I had for some time. The print is so nice!

and something with easy movement. 

With lining.

Pocket is a must. I use my vintage scrap for the pocket nice huh!?

Ta-da..love the bold abstract print on this skirt!

Save $ on Lable Maker

Make your own Lable with ribbon/tape and permanent marker. Use sewing machine, fabric glue or handstitch them to your belongings. 

 

Handmade Library Bag

Mr A 1st day at school today, so I need to head quickly to fabric store to look for fabric to make his library bag.

Avengers Library bag.

made with left over stars scraps.

ironing is a must.

Tough and clean finish.

back of the bag

Almost complete. .

Add on snap button. 

Ta-Daaa!

Avengers bag ready for Mr A.

Vintage Scrap Scores!

Warmth is finally here and it’s here to stay! 

$1 thrifted find.

Sew..sew..and sew

Love the end results 

Huzzah!!

Nice, no?

My happy corner :P

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Scarf N' Stitch

My package arrived!

My obsession with ethnic fabrics. 2 Yards each all for $20 not bad huh?! 

I'm happy when sewing, all I can think is what to make next with few scarfs that I put a side...so here is what I came up with..

Here is what I came up with...

Here is what I came up with...

Scarf-Dress I really love how this one turned out!

 

Scarf-Top so perfect for spring!

So perfect for Spring.

So there you go, hope you like it!

What should I do with all the leftover scraps...

It's a-me Mario!

'Wa-hoo!'

Another requested outfit for costume party.

"Mama Mia, it's a Mario time!'
Made with linen scraps and 2 new buttons.

Star of the party! "Oh yeah!"

"Thanks for-a visiting my-a page!" ;P

12'-18' dolls

G'day!

Another passion of mine is baking. Apple and Cinnamon cupcakes before I start my sewing, lets get this out of the way shall we?!

Another tiny project I'm currently working on for the young ones.

Yes, Dolls clothes.

Even Tiana have her own line, inspired by the outfit she wore on the movie :3

Can't seem to find the other pair, so this lucky sock will be re-purpose to good use and not be thrown out into the landfill.

Won it on ebay for $20, Portuguese Barbie lucky find indeed!

Been using her as my 12 inch clothes dummies.

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Universal Liner

I made this few months back and forgotten all about it. A padded stroller liner for summer and winter for my bubs. Padding purchase of ebay for $4, re-lining with teddy fabric cost $1.50 from charity shop and fleece scrap.

Not bad for my 1st try. What can I say I'm a pro :D

Mama old skirt

This skirt was a gift but the waist is was way to small for me, so time to snip and stitch.

Elasticated waist

DIY Reload

Recover old diy pics from my old phone.

Upcycle vintage curtains into trestle table cloth for the markets. Total cost for the project $5.

Xmas Trestle table cover. Every where I turn and there is Mr Z.

Some of my Soy candles for the markets

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upcycle top with scrap fabric.

re-purpose over sized top to skirt

men shirt diy - skirt.

Upcycle skirt made out of over sized top.

Butterfly scraps dress.

Mad for dog!

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Refashion Patch Skirt

The famous bohemian patch skirt that I always get compliment on.

Permanently belted skirt. I bought the belt from ebay for $3 and the ready made long skirt was a gift, also been reconstructed.

Men shirt diy

Had so much fun making this skirts. I use men / over sized shirts for this projects. Bought it for $1 each at my local charity shop.

I snip it, I patch it.

Upcycle men shirt to skirt.