Greenie Dresses for Less

Greenie Dresses for Less Greenie Dresses for Less is a DIY fashion blog where you will find FREE simple sewing pattern and tutorials. Also inspiration for jewelry and accessories.

I love fashion. I'm a greenie. Don't want to choose. So I up-cycle and re-cycle, sew and make lovely things I see in the shops and magazines. That way I can have fashionable items - minus the guilt. My blog is a mix of clothes and accessories ideas for DIY fashion junkies.

Three monochrome Wilder Gowns.Just put out a looong overdue blog post. So used to sharing my own patterns that it’s a pl...
10/03/2020

Three monochrome Wilder Gowns.

Just put out a looong overdue blog post. So used to sharing my own patterns that it’s a pleasure to use other people’s patterns.
Particularly if they are -
Quick
Easy
Flop Proof

Which the Wilder Gown absolutely is.
Have made 6 to date.
And every single time I wear one - I get compliments. As an amateur sewer that counts for something.

@ Somewhere in Cape Town

Ogden Camisole Finally got to make an Ogden Camisole.Sjoe, I did not find it easy.First attempt I can blame the fabric. ...
20/02/2020

Ogden Camisole

Finally got to make an Ogden Camisole.

Sjoe, I did not find it easy.
First attempt I can blame the fabric. It was a hyper slippery light weight satin that would not lie flat.
It wasn’t symmetrical.
The top was also ginormous.

Next attempt was a better shape but even after scaling down two sizes it was too big. Gave up trying to fix it.

This third attempt in a light green poly cotton was still too big. But fixable. My only disappointment is the straps are a bit squished.

So I guess after finally getting the hang of this top I shall make a few more.

I love the swing at the bottom as I am a pear shape. And I love that you can wear it with a bra.

Wall Hanging Shoe HolderThe inspiration for this is from  Style Novice who shared a tutorial on You Tube.               ...
17/07/2019

Wall Hanging Shoe Holder

The inspiration for this is from Style Novice who shared a tutorial on You Tube.

Orton BagI actually get stopped on the street and people ask where I got this bag.Love saying - Thanks I made it!       ...
14/07/2019

Orton Bag

I actually get stopped on the street and people ask where I got this bag.
Love saying - Thanks I made it!

Burda Jacket 115 from issue 11/2013.BurdaStyle burda style                                  خياطة #       **en      #шит...
18/06/2019

Burda Jacket 115 from issue 11/2013.
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I was NOT going to pay nearly ZAR 100 for set of plastic-free food covers.So I made my own.1 x meter of waterproof fabri...
23/05/2019

I was NOT going to pay nearly ZAR 100 for set of plastic-free food covers.
So I made my own.
1 x meter of waterproof fabric cost me ZAR 40.
I could make about 50 covers from that.
And I got 3 metres of elastic for ZAR 3 as it was discolored.
I love that the fabric is waterproof as it keeps veggies from drying out.
The tutorial in on my blog.
Greenie Dresses for Less.

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Make a fun Party Bag using leftover trimmings and fabrics.Head to Greenie Dresses for Less blog for loads of DIY fashion...
29/11/2018

Make a fun Party Bag using leftover trimmings and fabrics.
Head to Greenie Dresses for Less blog for loads of DIY fashion inspo.

Silver Malachite Earrings.
29/11/2018

Silver Malachite Earrings.

FREE sewing pattern for this kaftan
02/11/2018

FREE sewing pattern for this kaftan

Twisted Bead Necklace.
02/11/2018

Twisted Bead Necklace.

14/10/2018

Love this!

Linen Culottes.Can’t find the right colour?Can’t get the right fit?Not keen to support dirty fashion? Don’t do sweatshop...
13/10/2018

Linen Culottes.
Can’t find the right colour?
Can’t get the right fit?
Not keen to support dirty fashion? Don’t do sweatshop apparel?
Make your own clothes!
It’s easier than you think.
FREE sewing tutorial on the blog.

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