Some Old Stuff made from Plastic Bags

I was sifting through some old images from a few years back and came across this which is knitted out of carrier bags. From what I remember it took me two weeks and very sore fingers to knit this rather groovy bag.

The EarlyHours of the Morning.....

"Blue Sea Urchin"

made from crimpelene with corsage & handmade button detail

"Deer Park"

recreated from vintage upholstery cover

"Sonia's Kitchen"

vintage fabric & recycled velvet trousers

Ok its gone midnight and I've been working hard to upload more images of my bags, just to see what they look like on the blog. I have some lovely fabric which I collected last year and never had the time to do anything with. I'm hoping to get back in the studio (once I've sorted out the website) and get down to making my spring and summer collection.

Found a great website tonight which I have joined http://indiepublic.com/. There are some really good designers out there.

The Weekend

Found this lovely curtain fabric and trim in my favourite charity shop.

Made this cute bag from my 'finds'. Ideal for summer!

Spent Sunday in the Polytunnel taking photos of existing stock for the website. The picture above is a lovely bag called 'Purple Retro'. The bag below is called 'Fruity Tuty' and is made from an apron and curtain material.

More Photos from the Polytunnel

I acquired this fab retro fabric last summer( makes me long for some sunny days) & teamed it with blue crimplene. What a stunner! Going to make some more like this.

A Week In The Life of a Recycler Designer.....

Ok here goes I am new at this blogging business but everyone seems to be at these days and I guess it might be a way for me to collect my thoughts and have some direction.

It has been a busy week trying to sort out my website and look after my little girl who has chickenpox.

Spent the weekend in a polytunnel taking photos of my bags. It was a bit wet and blustery but I quite enjoyed it. I was pleased with the photos.

This is called Lizzie Dot. Its named after a friend who donated her daughters dotty dress. It was such a lovely dress and it seemed a shame to cut it up but needs must! I teamed it with some second hand Ikea curtain material and added these lovely handmade ceramic buttons that acquired from The Godolphin Design Fair.