Category Archives: DIY

DIY: Unisex boxer shorts

Posted on March 24, 2013 by marialeila

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My Fridays are now dedicated to do or learn something useful.  I don’t know why it took me months to come up with this decision.  I have been going to work only four days a week since September so I … Continue reading →

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DIY: Bow belt

Posted on March 17, 2013 by marialeila

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Look world, I made a  bow belt! Belts can really transform an outfit.  My problem is it’s so hard to find a 34-size belt here in Prague.  I already spent days looking  but the ones I found were not the … Continue reading →

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DIY: Drawstring bag

Posted on March 5, 2013 by marialeila

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I like to have different little bags for different things when packing for a trip.  There should be one for my underwear, one for electronics such as chargers and batteries, something else for cosmetics and toiletries, and of course, another … Continue reading →

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DIY: Handmade flower from ruffle fabric

Posted on February 9, 2013 by marialeila

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I wanted to make this flower right after I finished sewing my first DIY skirt.  I had a bit of fabric left so I wanted to turn it into an accessory, but pulling myself out of winter malaise to actually … Continue reading →

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Getting into sewing/ Ruffle skirt DIY

Posted on November 23, 2012 by marialeila

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I’ve always wanted to learn to sew ever since I can remember.  There were no malls where I grew up and there were only three known dressmakers around.  Imagine the queue at Christmastime when everyone wanted to have something new … Continue reading →

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