Confessions of a Refashionista

Before you get rid of something because you don’t like what it is, ask yourself a much better question:

What else could it be?

That one little shift in thinking is basically how I’ve been refashioning my wardrobe for well over a decade.

I didn’t start sewing until I was 38. I’m completely self-taught, I don’t use patterns for any...

Got a pile of old, boring or too-small T-shirts? Before you toss or donate them, take a look at what they could become:

You don’t need a sewing machine or fancy skills to completely change a T-shirt. In this video I’m sharing 12 easy transformations, including tops, a tote bag, accessories, a clever way to make a too-small tee fit agai...

Forget those ridiculous fashion rules about what you’re supposedly too old, too short or too unfashionable to wear!

These practical clothing dos and don’ts are about seeing the potential in what you already have. I’m transforming dated dresses, awkward hems, scarves, crochet pieces and even throw rugs into fabulous clothing you’ll actually want to wear.

Don’t to...

A missing button, ripped seam, little hole or fraying hem does NOT mean your clothes need to be replaced!

Knowing how to make a few simple clothing repairs can save money, make your favourite clothes last longer and keep perfectly wearable stuff out of the bin.

That’s why I created my new

Back-to-school season has a funny way of convincing us we need an entirely new wardrobe. New hoodies. New shoes. New bags. New everything.

But what if you didn’t?

Instead of heading straight to the shops, why not take a fresh look at what you already have? A few simple changes can completely transform the clothes and accessories sitting in your wardrobe, saving ...