DIY Tutorial: Making a cape!

All seamstresses know that the cutting process generates a considerable amount of waste. What to do with the fabric remnants?

This cape, designed under the Re-Fab project with Fripe Fabrique and Jul-in-the-Sky, was designed from scraps of a dress we shortened. Not only were we able to divert the material from landfills, we also created an accessory that will brighten up any outfit!

Do the same with our tutorial Making... a cape by clicking right HERE!
Isn't that just perfect for Christmas?

DIY Tutorial: Shortening a lined dress

One of the best way to simply update a garment is to change its length! It's an easy project to do if you want to upgrade a vintage garment of a questionable length, to change the look of your favourite skirt or have more freedom in your movements!

This alteration, made ​​under the Re-Fab Project with Fripe Fabrique and Jul-in-the-Sky, has allowed us to transform a cocktail dress into a more casual one... Do the same by following our step by step tutorial!

Shortening ... a lined dress tutorial right HERE

and why not make a little cape out the scrap fabric?