These Knitted Slippers are a great pattern to try if you are a beginner knitter and want to build your knitting confidence. They are also a great way to use up half balls of leftover yarn. It’s slipper season! The temperature has dipped all of a sudden in Melbourne and our toes are feeling chilly. Emma’s feet are so big…
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It’s a sad reality that us Aussie crafters have limited access to some of the popular yarns that US knitters and crocheters can easily buy at craft stores like Michaels. We see lots of cool yarns on Instagram and Ravelry, but tracking them down locally can be really difficult. Until now! I’m really excited to partner with a new Australian…
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Just a few basic sewing skills are required for this ruffle shirt refashion. This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to transform an old shirt into the trendiest piece in your wardrobe. I’m always looking for easy to wear wardrobe pieces that can be dressed up or down and the ruffle bottom shirt fits the bill. I’ve been eyeing off…
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This easy Jacket Refashion is a clever way to update an old 80s style blouse into a fashionable baseball jacket. If you are clearing out your wardrobe, try your hand at refashioning old clothes into new garments rather than throwing them away. I’m pretty excited to finally start tackling my clothing refashion pile and sharing some of my projects with…
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Emma loves to dress up and role-play, so when the opportunity came up to visit Oz Comic-con recently, I was really happy because I knew seeing all the cosplay would be really exciting for her. I offered to make her whatever costume she wanted and after a some deliberation she chose to be Raven from Teen Titans. If you haven’t…
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This is one of the easiest garment refashions I have ever done, it’s only just one straight cut and seam to transform a skirt into a cute sundress. Elastic shirring can be a time consuming process to do yourself, so I’ve saved time and taken advantage of the existing waistband shirring on an old skirt. In under half an hour…
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With Spring well on it’s way here in Melbourne, it’s time to start thinking about Emma’s summer wardrobe. This Swing Top that I’ll be showing you how to make today, is one of my quick ‘go to’ refashion designs when Emma needs something a little nicer than a t-shirt to wear. It’s really so easy to make, and the flowing,…
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Today I’m showing you how to make harem pants, the easiest pair of pants ever! With only two cuts and two seams, you can make a pair of trendy harem pants from any old tank top or t-shirt. These pants are so comfortable to wear and allow for lots of movement, so they are great for babies and toddlers in…
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