Our DIY Projects Style Principles
We love to create fashionable garments, accessories, and gifts while adapting more environmentally conscious lifestyle.
DIY Whenever Possible
From designing, upcycling, dyeing, to sewing and embellishing (sometimes glueing), we love to be creative.
Shop Local or Secondhand
When it’s time to invest on statement pieces that are hard to make ourselves, we purchase them from local designers or secondhand shops.
Be mindful of materials
We love to “rescue” fabric / paper remnants and use them optimally, as well as minimize water use for dyeing.
Upcycling Linen Curtains into Handkerchief Dress
A linen upcycle inspired by an “Instant Dress” how-to from Family Circle 1977 magazine cutout. Two panels of rescued linen curtains were naturally dyed and transformed into a dress with T-shaped bodice and handkerchief skirt.
Kimono Styling Party with My Girlfriends
How would I style my girlfriends with Japanese kimono? That’s the question I’ve been pondering, and one day we found out the answer! Featuring Vero, Audrey, Michelle as my models, and fashion designer friend Jesus Romero as my co-stylist!
The Refashioners 2018: Bubblegum Dreaming Cage Dress
Inspired by Rei Kawakubo’s take on cage dress trend during Comme des Garçons AW 2008-9 collection, I wanted to create a similar look, albeit with a few twists: delicate lingerie look and color combos inspired by a Alexander McQueen SS 2018 dress. The result is an enchanting cage dress that’s somewhat fragile yet bold, and I styled it with 80s influence of pearls and fingerless gloves.
Reversible Dress with Pockets: 7 Challenges I Had to Overcome
Reviewing 7 big challenges I encountered during the process of making a reversible dress with pockets, modeled after a rectangular dress from an old Japanese sewing magazine. From fafafoom.com.
Flats Refashion with Lace and Velvet Fabric Remnants
An old pair of flats are refashioned into elegant lace pair with velvet back detail. IMO, they are very elegant and perfect for special occasions now, including weddings!
DIY Handwoven Tote with Clear Vinyl Cover
I learned how to weave with a floor loom recently. I’m really happy with my latest woven piece , so I made a handwoven tote bag with clear vinyl cover.
DIY Three-Way Apron Dress
This three-way apron dress is made with a diagonal striped knit fabric and striped lining that also doubles as accent. It’s versatile and easy to wear in all seasons.
Hi, I’m Mira Musank!
I’m a DIY fashion lover, sustainable style maker, and textile design learner based in San Francisco Bay Area. Creative adventurer since 2007.
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FEATURED
Our cage dress refashion is featured in Simply Sewing Magazine Issue 50 as part of The Refashioners 2018!
Get inspired by our most popular DIY Project posts:
High-Low Circle Skirt Dress Sewing Project
My first DIY dress ever! It was a rather impulsive decision, and the execution was muddled with detours. It took me 20 hours from sketching to finished garment, but the end result (and learning experience) was SUPER worth it!
7 Tips for DIY Shibori Dyeing Your Shirt, Square Accordion Fold Style
Summer DIY project: giving an old white shirt a new life via DIY shibori dyeing project. This time, I used itajime style – square accordion folding technique – and I LOVE the result!
DIY Square on a Tee
A refashioning project that’s long overdue, using an old tee and a square-shaped fabric sample. I’m glad I finally got a chance to do this DIY Square on a Tee for spring / summer. It’s a subtle yet very effective use to showcase a pretty fabric / texture on a simple t-shirt!
Make It Pretty: DIY Lace Appliques on a Blouse
Beautifying a hardly worn silk blouse by hand stitching lace appliques (cut out of lace remnants) on it, inspired by a pink dress shirt Carrie Brownstein wore on recent “Late Night” TV appearance.
DIY Waist Corset Belt Refashion with Interchangeable Fabrics
Refashioning a cage-like wide belt into a DIY waist corset belt, complete with tied-up detail and interchangeable fabric options. My go-to fashion statement for J-Pop Summit Festival 2014.
DIY Dress Extension: a Fix for a Too-Short LBD
Fixing a cute little black dress that’s borderline too short with a DIY dress extension made out of black georgette fabric and attached with hook and eye loop cotton tape.
A Neckline Fix to Keep the Girls In
It’s great to wear a wrap dress, but the gap on the front is always problematic. It’s time to fix it and keep the girls safely tucked in!
Wedding DIY Birdcage Veil with Flowers
For my second wedding celebration to the same man, my beloved Chris, I want to add a personal touch to my bridal attire. I decided to make this DIY birdcage veil with flowers, which turns out to be a fun DIY project that gives the perfect finishing touch to my wedding outfit.
DIY Scarf Top with Kimono Sleeves
This is perhaps the tipping point for my love of DIY projects. Making simple kaftan scarf top with kimono sleeves from an old H&M scarf was such a fun experience. I couldn’t believe I almost throw this barely-used scarf away; it has such a pretty flower print and colors!
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“You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.”
- Maya Angelou
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