Little Red Hen When I started UpSew in 2014, I was inspired by Gandhi’s words: “become the change you wish to see in the world.” For me, that meant choosing not to buy new, and instead making my own from charity shop finds. I even bought the domain to avoid pop‑up ads — I saw UpSew was a way of documenting … Continue reading Little Red Hen
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Letter Sweater
There’s an injury in my right hand — which I don’t believe is serious – its some type of RSI hopefully. I noticed it worsens when I draw, crochet, or use a computer mouse. Over the summer, I switched to using the mouse with my left hand, stopped crocheting, and am now drawing with my ‘non-dominant’ hand (which is a useful exercise generally, but if … Continue reading Letter Sweater
Well Hello Again
I really leave far too long a time between posts. and hello and welcome to new subscribers...... I was really hoping I would have this remake done months ago.... but as most of you know sewing and meditation nearly go hand in hand so while I was remaking this jacket, I thought about sewing, making … Continue reading Well Hello Again
Bow Shirt, and Frocktails
I am finally getting to make my way into remaking some of VdeP textile waste. One of the motivations was Frocktails, and this year it was going to be 'up the river', on a large tourist river cruiser, going up to Loch Corrib in Galway. Frocktails was on last Saturday night and the weather was … Continue reading Bow Shirt, and Frocktails
Textile Recycling – there is no away…..
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…..
Spray dye, hand dye, machine dye
This post will be rather dull.... as everything is pretty much dyed black. The first make is from a white velvet remnant (about 1m) in my stash for about 8 years. I had picked it up with other remnants at a fabric wholesalers (TWI) but never quite knew what to do with it. I hit … Continue reading Spray dye, hand dye, machine dye
The Purple Coat
This coat I bought in 2019 sometime. I was in two minds to get it, while the colour was lovely, the wool was stiff and coarse, as well as paneled so there were limited options in the remake. The coat was home-made, and the sew-er was a lot braver than I - a lot of … Continue reading The Purple Coat
Another year – where did the last one go
Oh dear, another year gone! and I also started this post sometime in December and hoping to finish it today. Today was to be the day of my tax return but it turns out I forgot my passwords for the online return so that is now a job for another day. Actually 2023 been a … Continue reading Another year – where did the last one go
Summer Makes – dresses, coat and sweater
I started this post on 28th May and today is 13th November. Things have been busy, but not that busy. I still blame Covid for twisting time! Of course, there is also the fact that Bloglovin only works here and there and that used be my main blog reader so now as I am not … Continue reading Summer Makes – dresses, coat and sweater
Paddington Top – Scarf Upcycle
Whenever I see random gloves on the street, I tend to pick them up and put on a nearby ledge in case the owner comes back…. I don’t know if they do, but at this stage its now a habit. Some weeks ago, I was walking home from work and I saw a scarf on … Continue reading Paddington Top – Scarf Upcycle
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