Earth Day Blog Hop – Adapt & Repair Clothes
I’m excited to be taking part in an Earth Day Blog Hop organized by Lulu & Celeste. One of my motivations for blogging is to inspire and encourage people to upcycle, to sew with garments &...
View ArticleRecycled suit trousers into stylish work bag
With the recent introduction of charging for plastic bags my large tote is incredible useful for odd bits of shopping – but it is not very smart for work. In a recent issue of Love Sewing I spotted...
View ArticleNational Upcycling Day
Yesterday was the second ever #nationalupcyclingday. Lots of fabulous upcycled items were shared on Twitter. Personally I love how the uk has a day to celebrate everything. Upcycled… But what is...
View ArticleHow to make a tea towel apron
I admit to a little skepticism when my Mum asked me to transform her tea towel into an apron. But I was wrong – the tea towel is a good size, measuring 50 by 81 cm. I think it could be lots of fun to...
View ArticleHow to make a Sashiko Denim Tote Bag
Do you follow Makery? Are you aware of Portia’s fabulous refashioning competition she hosts each August/September? This year the theme is refashioning denim trousers. It is all about having fun,...
View ArticleBathroom decor – have thrifty fun styling your small toilet
Do you have a small toilet? Ours received a lick of paint six years ago – I’m rather embarrassed to admit the kids had nicknamed it the minging toilet. It really needed a revamp. So I was delighted to...
View ArticleTurn cereal boxes into Christmas cards
Welcome to day 4 of the #12DaysofChristmasDIYChallenges The challenge – Use old cereal or other boxes and supplies you find in your home to make a Christmas Card Any empty cereal boxes are grabbed by...
View ArticleGarden Shed Christmas Decoration
Today is challenge 5 of the #12DaysofChristmasDIYChallenges The challenge – What do you have in your garden shed or outhouse? Find something in there that you can make into some kind of Christmas...
View ArticleDIY Sweater Hot Water Bottle Cover
Today I finished all Christmas makes.. a bit overdue. A friend asked me to make her a sweater hot water bottle cover for her friend Rick. She created me a template out of paper with the promise of a...
View ArticleIdeas for upcycling old keys
My husband and I chose not to give each other gifts this year, but he surprised me and brought me this rather large collection of old keys. My kind of present.. New Years Day was rather wet and...
View ArticleDIY Valentines heart and key picture
Remember the large box of keys my husband bought home for me to upcycle?? It prompted some thoughts about keys, the symbolism of our homes. If we are fortunate our home can mean so much; warmth,...
View ArticleCreative Upcycling Competition
Have I ever told you I’m a last minute person? Today is the closing date for an upcycling competition being held by Korbond, with a prize of a sewing machine its got to be worth an entry! This week I...
View ArticleDIY Mans Messenger Bag (post sponsored by Volkswagen)
Fancy creating an alternative mans messenger bag utilising a car seat belt?? Regular readers will be familiar with my passion for bag making and recycling – this bag combines both. Personally I think...
View ArticleDIY recycled planter – don’t throw rusty loaf tins away!
Wondering what to do with your rusty loaf tins? I hate throwing away old rusty baking tins when they reach the end of their baking life. But let’s face it no one wants rust on their cakes!! This DIY...
View ArticleEgg Shell Easter Table Decoration
Easter is around the corner but you still have time to make an Easter table decoration. Personally Easter is about spending time with family, creating new traditions, eating, crafting. My son...
View ArticleUpcycled Essential Denim Dress Pattern Review
Do you ever virtually shop on Pinterest? For some time I have contemplated making a block denim dress, in particular the pattern Essential Denim Dress from Sewdifferent. I have finally done it!! The...
View ArticleT shirt Refashion
Update your wardrobe with a quick t shirt refashion. Playing with former clothes, having a go at adapting them doesn’t cost anything but time and a little imagination. I now regularly hold t shirt into...
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Turn cereal boxes into Christmas cards
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Denim Upcycled Bedroom Chair
For some time I have been a fan of Kelly Swallow who sells the most beautiful bright patchwork chairs. Last year I discovered Pillar Box… The post Denim Upcycled Bedroom Chair appeared first on vicky...
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How to convert a bath into an upcycled garden chair
This spring my husband has been working hard in the garden, clearing areas, cutting back plus adding a touch of upcycling around the place. My… The post How to convert a bath into an upcycled garden...
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