Oxfam Fashion Customize It

Whether you are in search of vintage clothing, the latest trends, festival- wear or just on the hunt for a bargain Oxfam is the place to visit. Through it's 700 shops on the British high street and a huge online shop Oxfam offers a unique collection of second-hand clothing and accessories. Flick through the Oxfam Fashion pages online for up to date details of local events, information on your nearest Oxfam Boutique or DIY store and  hints & tips on customising, styling and second-hand shopping from our blog.

How To Make a Sheer Maxi Skirt

Kit List:

Fabric (Needs to fit twice around your waist and 10cm too long)
Needle and Thread
Safety Pin
1cm width Elastic
Sewing Machine

 

Difficulty Rating: 2 (Medium)

Step 1:

Lay your chosen fabric for your sheer maxi skirt across a flat surface with the ‘right’ side facing downwards.

Fri, 11/18/2011 - 15:20

How to Transform a Silk Scarf

How to Turn a Simple Square Scarf into an Elegant Evening Backless Top

Kit List:

Silk square scarf
Buttons, beads, accessories (anything pretty you think will look pretty)
Elastic
Needle and thread

Difficulty Rating: 2 (medium)

Step 1:

Fri, 11/18/2011 - 15:14

Peplum Skirt Tutorial

Pencil skirts are going to be everywhere this winter and Peplum waist pencil skirts; with that little ruffle around swinging around the hips will be out in force.  Championed by Chanel couture as well as being shown by the likes of Mary Katrantzou, who in my eyes can do no wrong, it's a twist on the flattering fitted shape of the pencil skirt adding a touch of girlish structure.

Tue, 11/08/2011 - 11:11

Peter Pan Collar Tutorial

Like most people right now, I love Peter Pan Collars. They can style up a basic tee or vest instantly and being a bit skint this month, I decided I would make one myself.

You will need:

  • Cotton Material
  • Needle and Thread
  • Scissors
  • A basic t-shirt or vest.

First thing I did was to pop along to my local Oxfam shop, and have a good rummage through their selection of pillow cases and pieces of cotton material. I came home with a white pillow case and a cute floral one for 99p, what a bargain.

Wed, 10/12/2011 - 16:18