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Tag Archives: Thrifting
Up the Fun Factor with a Peplum Skirt Refashion
New Year’s Eve is just around the corner. Here’s a quick refashion idea perfect for any celebration. Start with a long thrift store skirt. Cut off the bottom to your desired length, leaving just enough for a hem. To … Continue reading
Sweater Refashion
It’s starting to snow again. They say another blizzard is on it’s way. Which brings us to the big question……should I cook or should I sew? Hmmmmm…..how ’bout a quick sweater refashion, then perhaps I’ll bake some treats for those patient … Continue reading
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Tagged DIY, recycling, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling
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About the Woodlands I Will Go
About the woodlands I will go To see the cherry hung with snow. A.E. Housman I am a snow person. Always hoping for that one big snow fall. The one that quickly covers everything with white so deep that everything … Continue reading
Guest Appearance on Club Chrissie???!!!?
Kim, over at The Creative Addiction Blog, just introduced me to Club Chrissie. I gotta say, this YouTube craft show is so refreshing and fun. In Kim’s opinion, Club Chrissie is “what would happen if Martha Stewart Living and Pee … Continue reading
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Tagged Club Chrissie, crafting, DIY, recycling, Refashion, refashioning, Sewing, Thrifting, upcycling
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Let Your Footwear Take Center Stage
I love shoes! Flats. Wedges. Heels. Pumps. Sandals. Boots. I love them all! Let your footwear take center stage by refashioning some of your bootcut jeans into skinnies. Believe me, your shoes will thank you. First, cut the jeans to … Continue reading
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Tagged DIY, fashion, recycling, Refashion, refashioning, Sewing, shoes, skinny jeans, Thrifting, tutorials, upcycling
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A Perfect Day After Thanksgiving Skirt Refashion Tutorial
Found this sweater when I was digging around my refashion stash and for a moment considered it’s roomy comfort might be perfect, as is, for lounging around and sleeping off the turkey induced coma on this day after Thanksgiving. But … Continue reading
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Tagged DIY, recycling, Refashion, refashioning, Sewing, sweater skirt, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling, writing
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A special note to all of my subscribers
Health. Family. Friends. Job. Neighbors. Just a few of the expressions of gratitude swirling about this week. I, too, appreciate each special day I’m able to happily jump out of bed, greeted by my family and head out the door … Continue reading
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Tagged DIY, followers, reconstructed clothing, recycling, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, tutorials, upcycling
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Brooke and Her Refashioned T Shirt Dress: A Tutorial
Talk about being a versatile kind of gal. Hunting for elk with mom and dad one minute and playing dress up the next. Our little Brookie loves to be the star of the show, so with out further adieu, PRESENTING: … Continue reading
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Tagged crafts, girls, recycling, Refashion, Sewing, t-shirt dress, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling
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Shirt Refashion Tutorial and a Few Thrift Store Shopping Tips
Quite often, my subscribers mention that they wish they had an “eye” like mine for finding thrift store clothes to refashion. I certainly don’t claim to have any special thrift store magic but throughout this tutorial I would like to … Continue reading
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Tagged crafts, DIY, recycling, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, upcycling, woman's fashion
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Little Girl’s Cable Knit Sweater Dress
Now that everyone in my family is safe and back home, I think it’s time for another refashion. An easy one, though, since I’m still reeling a bit from last weekend’s “adventure“. If you’ve got a little girl in your … Continue reading
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Tagged cable knit sweater, girls, recycling, Refashion, Sewing, sweater dress, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling
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