Thursday, April 28, 2011

Monday, April 25, 2011

Tutorial: No Sew Versatile Vest


First you need fabric that don't ravel like knit or jersey fabric. Cut 1 x 1.5 m and fold in two as in the drawing.

Next grab your scissors and cut a 20 cm slit like the drawing shown.


Open the fabric, there should be two holes for your arms to go through. And you're done!


Wear it as a hooded vest or simply turn it upside down and wear it as a drape collar vest, each with many styling options. How's that for a versatile piece!



Sunday, April 24, 2011



Bought the bird hanging at ideku handmade during my visit to Inacraft.. love it!

INACRAFT 2011

A couple of days ago I found time to visit Inacraft 2011, the 13th Jakarta International Handicraft Trade Fair which held in Jakarta Convention Center.


Besides getting overwhelmed with all the pretty stuff there, I'm so happy to finally met lovely Puri from ideku handmade for the first time. 


Too bad teh Lia from Calyx couldn't come to the fair, though you can find her work there. I also visit Amesh from dreamesh and friends' booth but didn't meet them personally.. hopefully I can see them in other occasions :)


For you who happen to be in Jakarta right now, you still have the chance to visit them since the fair is on until Sunday, 24 April. Have fun!  

Friday, April 22, 2011

New Arrivals - Handmade Fashion in Orange

Theres nothing like a fresh zesty orange to brighten up the day.
Orange Top


Orange Reversible Shrug


And yes, the 15% discount  still apply until the end of this month, so don't be late!

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Refashion: Overall Skirt to Harem Jumpsuit

This was an overall skirt that I seldom wear.


Turn it inside out and sew close the bottom part along the red line as shown in the drawing, leaving two holes big enough for your feet to go through. Cut away the excess fabric, turn right side out.


Done.
You can also refashion your midi or maxi full skirt this way. Hope this tutorial is useful in some way, please share if you make something similar.. thank you (^_^)

Monday, April 18, 2011

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Easy No Sew Refashion


Before

A loose blouse or tunic (which I found a bit boring).


How-To
1. Pinch the front part of the blouse right in the middle.

2. Bring it up to the neck line like so.

3. Secure with a pretty brooch.


After

A beautiful drapey top!

Monday, April 11, 2011

Featured on One Pretty Thing

Yay!


My refashion tutorial has been featured on One Pretty Thing, a great site for DIY craft tutorials where you can find loads of ideas and inspiration for your craft projects!


It's really rewarding to know that your work (no matter how small) could be useful for someone else :)

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Something old, something new...

...something borrowed, something green :)




After months living among boxes, here it is.. our living room!
Thanks to hubby who painstakingly assembled the bookcase and TV cabinet.








Friday, April 1, 2011