Charity shop finds
Many of us who make our own clothes also enjoy shopping in charity shops. I have been wondering why. Here are some of my reasons. The thrill of the hunt In my life I have found some truly wonderful things … Continued
Simonetta dress – Vogue Couturier Design 1466
On a whim I drifted out one lunchtime to the weird charity shop near work. Occasionally I find nice things in there. This week I struck really lucky. This 1965 pattern by Simonetta of Italy is a one-Piece Sleeveless dress … Continued
Charity Shop shopping
I used to shop in charity shops all the time, especially when I was in my late teens and twenties. Then you could pick up a flapper dress, heavily embroidered and beaded; silk chiffon 1940s tea dresses and silk satin … Continued
Guest blog by Recyling Opera-goer Caroline Harmsworth
Today’s guest blog is written by Caroline Harmsworth who commented that she liked my recycling challenge post, a subject “close to her heart”. I have never met Caroline in real life but I asked her to tell us more about … Continued
Recyling challenge
Have you ever bought an item from a charity shop because you like the fabric, and then remodelled it into something completely different? Recently I bought some nice old embroidered antimacassars from Cancer Research. Antimacassars used to be draped over … Continued
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