Take a boring old woollen tweed suit from a charity shop, boil it up in the washing machine until it has felted, cut it to size, decorate with an embroidered hand, then sew up with blanket stitch. Voila- a case to keep your e reader safe.
"Hands-made" clothes and gifts, from a mother and daughter team. Inspired by both modern and vintage styles.
Tuesday, 22 March 2011
The perils of scrap-e-do
One of the perils of charity shop buying is that you end up buying things that you didn't really go into the shop for. I bought a really nice Royal Malvern Bone china part tea set- 2 cups 2 saucers and 2 plates- that I did think I might sell on, but I decided to keep because I like it so much. I can't find out much about it but the pattern looks like it might be 1950s. A bargain at 75p.
Sunday, 20 March 2011
Crochet pet blanket
Made from chunky weight acrylic yarn, this blanket can be machine washed, making it practical for your pet! Roughly 18in square.This will be for sale at the Armthwaite craft fair.
Crocheted moebius cowl
Made from Patons Art in colourway Ginger. This is a chunky weight yarn made from acrylic, alpaca, mohair and polyester.
A warm and stylish cowl with a moebius strip design!
This will be for sale at the Armathwaite craft fair.
Monday, 14 March 2011
Come meet us!
We don't bite, honestly!
On Saturday 16th April we will be in Armathwaite village hall selling wares in aid of a parent support group for children with diabetes. Don't know the running times yet, so will let you know when I do.
On Saturday 16th April we will be in Armathwaite village hall selling wares in aid of a parent support group for children with diabetes. Don't know the running times yet, so will let you know when I do.
Tuesday, 15 February 2011
valentine heart
Hand sewn with felt and embroidery thread from carlisle market.Scrap-e-do ... we recycle, we re-use, we sew and knit and crochet too!
Sunday, 13 February 2011
Charity shop trawl #2 12.02.11
My usual charity shop partner in crime is my neighbour Sara. She was bored on Saturday afternoon and wanted to try and find some stuff on the cheap. Sadly she didn't find what she was looking for, but I certainly had a good haul again, for both myself and for projects!
Purchases of the day were a blue/turquoise silk scarf, for Scrap-e-Do use:
a green floral pillowcase, for Scrap-e-Do use:
a multicoloured floral pillowcase, for Scrap-e-Do use:
an incredibly cute apron, which I haven't decided if I'm keeping yet or donating to Scrap-e-Do:
some very 70s purple floral fabric, for Scrap-e-Do use:
and again I saved the best for last! A pinkish tweed suit which looks like it was tailored especially for me :) the first pic is to demonstrate the colour (sort of):
this second pic shows off the beading detail:
the jacket:
the skirt:
The suit is by Serena Kay, which is a designer I've never heard of but I did a search on eBay and apparently she's quite pricey!
Purchases of the day were a blue/turquoise silk scarf, for Scrap-e-Do use:
a green floral pillowcase, for Scrap-e-Do use:
a multicoloured floral pillowcase, for Scrap-e-Do use:
an incredibly cute apron, which I haven't decided if I'm keeping yet or donating to Scrap-e-Do:
some very 70s purple floral fabric, for Scrap-e-Do use:
and again I saved the best for last! A pinkish tweed suit which looks like it was tailored especially for me :) the first pic is to demonstrate the colour (sort of):
this second pic shows off the beading detail:
the jacket:
the skirt:
The suit is by Serena Kay, which is a designer I've never heard of but I did a search on eBay and apparently she's quite pricey!
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