After doing the mending workshop for last April (fashion revolution week), I thought I could do a whole heap of re-imagining and re-making of textile waste as a new project. So I got in touch with the VdeP who put me in touch with Dee. Dee and I had a great chat and she was … Continue reading Textile Recycling – there is no away…..
Category: denim jeans upcycle
Denim jean dress, figs and blackberry cough syrup
I had made one of these dresses for Fashion Revolution to give to Cope Charity Shop to sell in April, and meant to run another for myself, and finally I did in August from some left over denim. These jean dresses are a quick make. I possibly could have taken my time and worked out … Continue reading Denim jean dress, figs and blackberry cough syrup
Fashion Revolution, Chevron Patch Skirt
It has been rather hectic the past 2 months, sewing, working and home renovations. Back in January, I had been wondering what to do with my sample sews and had considered taking a stall again at the market. I also wanted to do something for Fashion Revolution week. I find fashion revolution week (when viewed … Continue reading Fashion Revolution, Chevron Patch Skirt
double denim skirt – The refashioners 2016
My workroom has become awash with denim......between the last few makes, I have also been picking up more jeans from 'the euro rail' (yup the local charity shop had to reduce all jeans to 1 euro to clear them out a few weeks ago....on one hand I gain by getting so much raw material so … Continue reading double denim skirt – The refashioners 2016
fly by…dress – denim jeans to denim dress
I am slowly building up a collection of old denim jeans as I hope in the future to make cushion covers for a sofa (have to make the sofa) for a room (which also has to be 'made') in the house (all on this pinterest board). In the meantime, I thought a summer dress would … Continue reading fly by…dress – denim jeans to denim dress
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