You may remember this photo i shared on my facebook page when i found it. First, we connected the single width billy cabinets side by side with the double width cabinets using cabinet connectors like this and then connected both of those sets front to back so the front of the second cabinet at the back connected to the back of the first cabinet so there wasnt a raw edge showing using screws and a flat bracket on the top, bottom of the bottom shelf and on the. Wardrobe makeover with a fashion expert thrillophilia. Spruce plywood 9mm you will need 2 pieces 2 x 740mm x 430mm. Diy blazer makeover refashion clothes, diy fashion trends, thrift. This means that the style and design of them really impacts the style of the space. When youre feeling tired of your wardrobe, the secret is not to start from scratch but to orchestrate a wardrobe makeover by finding new ways to tweak what you already own. The first step was to sand and then to prime the wardrobe.
I started by filling in a few dents and dings and then i sanded it down. I was recently given this book, diy wardrobe makeover, by suzannah stanley and its so, so good. Most women wear 20% of their clothes 80% of the time. Side stand 2 x 445mm x 1805mm internal stand 1 x 370mm x 1692mm cover 1 x 445mm x 890mm. It definitely needed a revamp, but i knew i needed to take it. Suzannah hamlin stanley unlock your closets potential with simple, stylish wardrobe refashions you can sew at home. Loved it want to try the same anyway thanks for sharing the article. Kim craig, 26, admits that her closet, with its mateless shoes and skirtless suit jackets, was the source of her chronic tardiness.
Diy wardrobe makeovers by suzannah hamlin stanley goodreads. Hanging shoe racks freed up floor space to ensure a neat, clean feel, and heidi replaced all mismatched hangers with identical plastic ones to unify the look. Top 60 furniture makeover diy projects and negotiation. Designer tommy smythe updated his pax doors with molding and vintage knobs. First, i really have to come up with a diy wardrobe design for this old entertainment center. As a result, this book is crammed full of wardrobe tricks that really work and is a. Diystyle blogger suzannah hamlin stanley provides her unique blend of basic alterations and stepbystep. Making over your wardrobe doesnt have to cost you too much. Tv armoire to functional wardrobe makeover the crowned goat. A wardrobe makeover will boost your confidence because you will learn how to dress for your body shape. I try to stand by my perfectly imperfect standard, however miss 10 struggles with keeping her room and drawers tidy and needed a different solution. The transformation of this wardrobe took two days and was a very lowcost project. Weve never imagined a bar cart can be so cute and decorative, this is a perfect sunday morning diy with a huge decor return for your home. While it may sometimes feel like you need every trend every season, we promise that a closet redo can be surprisingly easy and budgetfriendly.
I have found that regular ole furniture wax does the same thing as all those specialized ones designed my. Unlock your closets potential with simple, stylish wardrobe. The piece already had the right size and shape so it was only a matter of changing its appearance. Over this 6 hours tour, the fashion expert will get your wardrobe or collection totally change only within 6 steps. Buying or even having clothes in your wardrobe that you dont wear is a complete waste of money.
Most diy bedroom crafts involve wood working, sewing, painting or working with lighting as these. See more ideas about wardrobe makeover, diy clothes and fashion. And knowing my little girl just got an our generation doll i knew this would be perfect. This book seems to be aimed at people who are interested in tweaking their existing wardrobes to fit better or have more personality, and also at novice sewers who possibly want to ease into apparel sewing without. I can give away half the books in my sewing collectionif i wasnt such a hoarder. Bring a copy with you to the signing, and ill sign it and thank. This book provides inspiration and the technical knowhow to customize and transform. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading diy wardrobe makeovers. On this full day fashion tour, you will be accompanied by a fashion expert, who will make you go out of the box and fill your wardrobe with the most appealing ranges of clothing and attires. Bar cart makeover diy project from a bubbly life, simple and easy to follow instructions with a cute description. Real women who may feel alienated by fashion magazines get the tools they need to overhaul their look from their clothes to their hair and makeup to, perhaps most important, their attitude. The forces of nature were totally against my latest furniture makeover. One of our good blogging friends, suzannah from createenjoy formerly adventures in dressmaking has written a book and we are so excited. As always, i was trying to find things around the house that i already had to help as well as how to do this diy childrens project as cheaply as possible.
Last year i reorganised the kids wardrobes, they are all functioning fine, except for miss 10s. This is a great wardrobe, modern an easy diy even for amatures. I really think you could pick up your first sewing machine at the same time and use this book to help you jump into sewing she starts out explaining sewing terms and supplies then moves on to teaching sewing techniques you need to know. To apply the crown molding, measure the perimeter of the joined bookcases, and cut the crown molding to fit with 45degree miter cuts. So after two days two nights straight, our wardrobe is finally complete with a grand makeover. Knowing these dos and donts means you can be confident when shopping for new pieces and even choosing clothes from your own wardrobe. Aug 1, 2018 a place for everything and everything in its place. I have seen the book and it is really well done, helpful, and of. I am back today with my furniture fixer upper girls, and we are all sharing furniture flips. Armoire makeover confessions of a serial doityourselfer. Two bookcases wrap around the corner to host tableware and collectibles in this dining room.
Theres no rule that says you can only use one color on a painted bookcase. Today, were sharing how to transition a tv armoire to a functional wardrobe makeover. Planed timber 34mm x 34mm you will need 4 pieces 2 x 740mm, 2 x 1800mm back cladding. There were a few reasons her wardrobe was no longer suitable for her. Sharetweetpin217sharesa plain, thrifted armoire gets a sweet, fairytalelike makeover as a reading nook based on the story of the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe. See more ideas about diy wardrobe, interior and decor. Sign up to our newsletter to receive your free wardrobe rehab book as well as the goals 2020 workbook. I am excited to see what my friends have transformed. Drawing on 20plus years as an image consultant, in fashion makeover kinsel helps women over 40 catapult themselves out of fashion ruts in one short month. Title, info, and preorder release details for my sewing book, diy wardrobe makeovers. Custom shelves build closet shelves that double your storage space really. See more ideas about furniture, painted wardrobe and furniture makeover. To add raised decoration to a larger surface, such as the bookcase sides, opt for furniture overlays instead. Unlock your closets potential with simple, stylish wardrobe refashions you can sew at home.
Diystyle blogger suzannah hamlin stanley provides her unique blend of basic alterations and stepbystep restyling tutorials to give you a wardrobe youll truly love. Youll also receive our fortnightly exclusive newsletter with everything genevas making, wearing and. Diystyle blogger suzannah hamlin stanley provides her unique. Diy narnia wardrobe reading nook repurposed furniture. You probably know that she is one of the queens of refashioning and she. Diy wardrobe makeovers book signing announced create. Chicken scratch nys alecia opted for a barn red bookcase with mustard. One womans very real bedroom closet, before and after a successful overhaul. You probably know that she is one of the queens of refashioning and she has outdone herself with her new beautiful book. Take your closet real estate to its full potential and store twice as much stuff in a more organized way. Connect the adjacent legs with a screw, then secure the bookcases to the wall with l brackets. The title of her brand new book is diy wardrobe makeovers. Clever diy projects and hacks pop up as people discover ways to upgrade the units to look more expensive and custombuilt in their spaces. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
How to make over your wardrobe without spending a ton. The book is organized into 1 basic sewing techniques, tools, and inspiration ideas. In her first book, longtime quilter murphy shares her advice for. She is growing up and now wears beautiful long dresses that didnt fit. Boxes with clear fronts lent the closet a streamlined look while still allowing the contents to be viewed. Pack seasonal clothing one simple way to make extra closet space is to store seasonal clothing and accessories somewhere else.
Perfect your closet wardrobe, diy wardrobe, wardrobe makeover. Feb 5, 2018 im excited to share with you something we spent a bit of time working on last year, a downloadable wardrobe rehab book. Several years ago, i decided to take an unused tv armoire and turn it into a wardrobe as part of the master bedroom makeover for the one room challenge at the time, the mess not mine, of course was really getting to me. See more ideas about wardrobe makeover, closet bedroom and closet organization. These are all from the last chunk of the book, the diy style projects. Give your closet doors a makeover ideas and design tips if you think about it, your closet doors take up a lot of visual space in your bedroom. Starting with a heavier piece of trim at the bottom of the garment, pin the trim in position.
Here are some before and after photos allocation of wardrobe space. We often turn to ikea for cheap storage options, which makes their basic wardrobes a popular item in a lot of homes. Diy style blogger suzannah hamlin stanley provides her unique blend of basic alterations and stepbystep restyling tutorials to give you a wardrobe youll truly love. Get the stepbystep plans for building these twin shelves here. Whether youd like to create new bedroom furniture or copy a fancy stores expensive bedroom decor style look it can be done in a few days or just an afternoon. A quick bathroom makeover for when you cant renovate. Here are a few of my fave projects and photos from the book. Getting organized with a wardrobe makeover isnt an indulgence its just plain common sense. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Im a single mom, but youd think three people had their clothes in there, says the public relations account executive. June 7 is the official release date of diy wardrobe makeovers, and if you preordered it thank you you should receive it by then. Use a seam as a starting point, and keep the trim as straight and flat.