I use vintage patterns, some of which belonged to my grandmother, with today's fabrics and yarns. I take vintage needlework magazines and work from the patterns in them. The magazines date from 1912 through to the fifties, and I try and use the patterns from them as they would have been originally used. Sometimes I will adapt them and make something else. I prefer to specialize with the thirties and forties patterns and occasionally dip my toe into the fifties.
When I feel the need to bring things up to date, sometimes adapting the original vintage patterns. I also design my own patterns so you can make lovely items too.
Wednesday, 9 January 2013
1944 Bags again!
I try not to use carriers for shopping anymore, so a few friends had a bag for Christmas.
I have made some extra shopping bags which are now in my shop.
I agree with you about not using plastic bags any more. Sadly i think the damage is done, but i suppose we must learn from our mistakes. Love all vintage so i am going to follow your blog...xx
I bet your friends were thrilled with their new accessory.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you about not using plastic bags any more. Sadly i think the damage is done, but i suppose we must learn from our mistakes. Love all vintage so i am going to follow your blog...xx
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