I thrifted this vintage dress a while back and pretty much forgot all about it. I was scanning through looks from the Met Gala and saw Michaela Coel’s blue sequin all-in-one look. It reminded me of this vintage dress that I had sitting on my to-do list for the longest. So I took that as…
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Custom Sewing Patterns to fit MY Body!?
This post is sponsored by FAYMA. All opinions expressed are 100% mine, based on my own experience. Fayma is a digital sewing pattern company that uses powerful technology, to create a pattern tailored to fit only you. The best part is, there are no pattern-making skills required. To be completely honest, when they reached out…
How to turn a Dress Shirt into a Bustier Top using a Bra | Refashion Hack
I noticed bustier corset style tops are trending this season. Surely I wasn’t going to pass on an opportunity to slip into something that wasn’t pandemic-wear for once! I wanted to find a way to make a quick bustier without sacrificing fit. But I wasn’t sure if it was at all possible to achieve the…
How to turn a Sheer Maxi Skirt into a Bodysuit Dress with Sleeves
Ever wondered how to turn a skirt into a dress, without looking like you’re obviously wearing a skirt AS a dress?? Here I show you how to convert a maxi skirt into a glamorous long sleeve dress equipped with a bodysuit (gasp!) Of course you could always forgo the bodysuit if you choose. For this…
How I Upcycled a Bed Skirt into A Boho Maxi Dress
I’ve had this bed skirt sitting in my stash since I did the first bedskirt remake. I thrifted them both around the same time so this one has been laying around for about a year. The trim is obviously what caught my eye and I loved that the fabric was medium weight and not at…
[VIDEO] Men’s Shirt turned Sheer Statement Blouse
I am back on the YouTube ya’ll! I took a break mainly because I was feeling burn’t out and didn’t find joy in making videos anymore. I’ve also been meaning to take some time to focus on getting my shop up and running. Despite all that, I still did remakes in between and posted them…
DIY Grid Shoe Rack using Tomato Cage
This simple DIY shoe rack came about by accident. I was on the hunt for a trellis to support my ever-growing monstera deliciosa plant – she appears in quite a bit of my photos. I couldn’t find one for the job so I settled for a tomato cage, in hopes that I could adjust it…
[VIDEO] DIY Designer Gold Sequin Thigh-High Boots
I have for you today my most challenging and probably my favorite project yet! I was asked if I could recreate THE most talked about sparkly gold thigh-high boots, worn by former First Lady, Michelle Obama. I was iffy about taking on the task at first because believe it or not, I’ve never worked with…
[VIDEO] DIY Celeb Look For Less using Thrifted Material
If you didn’t catch my last post, I did a 2-part challenge on Instagram called the “Holiday Thrifted Outfit Challenge”. Part 1 was a semi-formal look, while Part 2 was formal (think New Years Eve). The idea behind it was to get creative and put together an outfit using ONLY thrifted fabrics or clothing, along with what you…
[VIDEO] DIY Upcycle Flounce Sleeve Jumpsuit Pattern Hack
Recently I started a challenge on Instagram called the “Holiday Thrifted Outfit Challenge”. I broke it up into 2 parts. Part 1 was a semi-formal look; think Christmas party, while Part 2 (ongoing till Dec 22nd) will be formal; think New Years Eve. The challenge is open to both sew-ers and non-sewers. The idea behind it…
