Clik here to view.
Wardrobe catch-ups
Hi Everyone, I’ve had loads of recent interest and comments on the wardrobe post I did six months ago. So as you may all be aware I had a serious addiction to clothing that got totally out of hand, and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to – Vintage hair
For the last 12 months I have in my opinion, been ultra lazy with my hair and style (and I’ve enjoyed it immensely). I ditched my curling and straightening tongs back in Jan 2012 and went vintage style...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Winters coming–store the firewood and sew some coats!!!
It’s hard to believe that winter is around the corner with this awful humid heatwave of a summer we’re experiencing in NZ right now. Soon though, there will be a chill in the air and I will be ready!...
View ArticleMy casual green and black jacket with ridiculous oversized hood!! – 19/10/11
♥ SAVING THE EARTH ONE GARMENT AT A TIME!! ♥ I finished this short coat/jacket today. It’s made out of fabric left over scraps and upholstery buttons. I also printed labels for my garments (of which I...
View ArticleInspired coats made from wool blankets
♠ ♣ Up-cycling, re-cycling, re-fashioning, not quite sure what it’s called but I aspire to do it.! ♥ ♦ I started my sewing adventure learning to sew coats in April/May 2011 I was inspired by...
View ArticleUpcycled wool blanket military inspired coat.
This is my Victorian/military styled red wool blanket coat. I wanted a red coat and found a red wool blanket that had faded some and needed refreshing. So off I trotted to the nearest stockist of...
View Articlelittle red riding hood style wool (blanket) coat
I thought, since I have made a few of these coats I should be brave and go with my creative instincts and change EVERYTHING. First thing I did were sketches, I used my knowledge of the original coat...
View ArticleSustainable Fashion – what is it?
I aim to make all of my items out of secondhand materials, fabric scraps and donated goods most often than not destined for the landfill. That makes it more of a challenge to make my pieces and...
View ArticleSleeveless Empire Line, Bias Cut Dress
I finished this dress today – I followed the Simplicity pattern 5968 (as seen above) for the basic lines of the garment. Hard to see from the image but the waist line is low and scoops around the back...
View ArticleOctobaby Bag – letter satchel style
To go with the range of wallets I developed a range of bags. Out of necessity mainly and mostly dictated by the requirements of my outfit or event. Or the need for something different. I can’t remember...
View ArticleUpcycled Poppy large round bag
The title says it all. I started out this item as a crochet rug but didn’t get that far and then the project took a dramatic turn when I found a poppy linen table mat and this is what happened. The...
View ArticleMy cute little crochet skull bag
I went to Big Day Out NZ in Jan 2011 and required a smallish compact bag that could be carried across the shoulder and remain unobtrusive whilst being light and comfortable. So I crocheted two rounds...
View ArticleChic winter wool gauntlets – knitting
These are real effective for keeping your hands warm in winter and look winter chic. Really easy to make, basically knit a rectangle shape and stitch closed about 1cm at each corner. Then add trims and...
View ArticleA photo wrap up of 2011
Click on the photo to be taken to the article. P Clothing Accessories Special mention – Art work and finally our highlight of 2011
View ArticlePeppermia’s new upcycled bag!!
Hi, my day job is very, very busy still so I haven’t had much time to sew as per usual. But, during the evenings I have been slowly piecing together one project at a time….. This is my latest project...
View ArticleJoin the circus– C.1940’s upcycled cardboard luggage–part 1 of 3
Apologies, I forgot to take some ‘before photo’s’ . I picked this cardboard case up from an op-shop for $2. It was in it’s original shades of blue and brown, and beaten out of shape. It is cardboard...
View ArticleJoin the circus– C.1940’s upcycled cardboard luggage–part 2 of 3
This is where we left the last post – click pic to return to the previous post. This post looks at the completion of the outer shell I filled in the lettering with white enamel and a SZ000 paint brush....
View Article*HELP* I need some order in my wardrobe…… Oh wait I can help myself! (0_o)
My wardrobe (aka – spare double room) has become an overstuffed burden rather than the joy it once was. You would not be wrong if you were to say it’s a little on the hoarding side of the spectrum… So...
View ArticleNZ souvenir spoon bracelets
For my sisters I crafted some handmade jewellery. A little quirky and kitsch and kiwi themed, these bracelets are constructed from Souvenir Spoons, jump rings and old coins no longer in use. I wanted...
View Article