by Mira Musank | Jul 27, 2013 | Most Popular, Refashion
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!
by Mira Musank | Jul 23, 2013 | Refashion
After several garment and accessories fabric dyeing DIY projects (or more accurately, attempts), I can confidently brag that I am so NOT an expert on this stuff. Fabric dyeing is, while fun, time consuming. That being said, I decided to do this post to share fabric...
by Mira Musank | Jul 19, 2013 | Refashion
When I start this Knit T-Shirt with Dress Shirt Sleeves DIY project, I thought it would not take me more than 2 hours to do it. After all, I have the dress sleeves left over ready from another project. Chris’ he-doesn’t-want-it-anymore white V-neck T-shirt...
by Mira Musank | Jul 5, 2013 | Refashion
This summer, I’m a bit obsessed with DIY projects using men’s dress shirts. And armed with my chosen go-to book Koko Yamase’s Cut-Up Couture: Edgy Upcycled Garments to Sew book, I continue to learn about woven fabric, fashion upcycling, as well as...
by Mira Musank | Jun 18, 2013 | Refashion
Summer means piles of DIY projects for me. And why not start with something simple, like this Fringe Sandals DIY that took me about 2 hours to make, only because I was too afraid to make mistakes of using E6000. Hey, I haven’t been using that super glue since...
by Mira Musank | Jul 19, 2012 | Refashion
Frankly, 2012 has gone too fast and we’re apparently in store for a crazy Holiday 2012 season. Well, if you want to do a head-start for a good holiday season diy, I highly recommend doing glitter shoes DIY. Not only it’s fairly easy and fun to do, it has...
by Mira Musank | Jan 28, 2011 | Refashion
When I first saw this reconstructed long-sleeve shirt project on Tomoko Nakamichi Pattern Magic Vol. 3, I thought I can bring new life to that ill-fitting grey long-sleeve shirt that I almost gave away to Goodwill. So I dug it out from my charity pile and a week...