Upcycling and Repairing Ideas for Garden Decors
The garden has become a special place, especially during Covid-19 pandemic. During shelter-in-place period, I made garden decors by upcycling locally sourced items.
Read Moreby Mira Musank | Feb 13, 2021 | Reimagine, Repair | 0
The garden has become a special place, especially during Covid-19 pandemic. During shelter-in-place period, I made garden decors by upcycling locally sourced items.
Read Moreby Mira Musank | Dec 19, 2020 | Reimagine | 0
Notes from my first natural dyeing experiment with Japanese maple leaves in fall season. Three batches of dyeing using fallen leaves sourced from two different trees in the garden. So much to learn and enjoy afterwards.
Read Moreby Mira Musank | Aug 27, 2020 | Reimagine | 0
First time making an outerwear from scratch! The sleeveless coat is made with altered tunic pattern and large neoprene remnants. From Fafafoom Studio.
Read Moreby Mira Musank | Aug 21, 2020 | Reimagine | 0
Sewing this Every Body Tunic from Texture Clothing makes me wish I made this garment when I first started learning to sew!
Read Moreby Mira Musank | Jul 22, 2020 | Reimagine | 0
Made following a Handwoven magazine’s 1996 article, the 6-square origami top only has square-shaped pattern pieces and very straightforward to assemble. The timeless top is easily adjustable and can be highly personalized depending on the sewist!
Read Moreby Mira Musank | Jun 24, 2020 | Most Popular, Reimagine | 0
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.
Read Moreby Mira Musank | Sep 7, 2018 | Reimagine | 0
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.
Read Moreby Mira Musank | Aug 17, 2018 | Reimagine | 0
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.
Read Moreby Mira Musank | Aug 10, 2018 | Reimagine | 0
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.
Read Moreby Mira Musank | Jul 5, 2018 | Reimagine | 0
Pieces of pink knit fabric remnants are transformed to a sleepwear set. Smaller scraps are turned into ruffle details on the shirt and shorts. In the end, 99% of the initial remnant are used for this project!
Read MoreI love making apparels and home decor maker by upcycling textile remnants and pre-used materials. Based in San Francisco Bay Area. Creative adventurer since 2007. Find me on Instagram!