...I'm Jo and I'm based in
South Yorkshire.
Inspired by the films Yanks (1979) and
The War Bride (2001), where people had
to ‘make do and mend’ by re-using
fabrics to create new items and so
my interest in sewing and
recycling began.
Recycling
isn't rubbish, Upcycling is unique!
Creating Pre-loved, Pretty and Practical
Handmade Items.
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I started off making
patchwork cushion covers
from velvet scraps,
progressing to making an
applique cot quilt and
bumper set to celebrate my son's
1st birthday.
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From making handmade presents for
family and friends.
I
wanted to learn more, going to
sewing classes to make clothes and curtains but
otherwise I'm self-taught.
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I recycle/upcycle
fabrics, occasionally buying
new fabrics, to create one off
individual items.
(Halloween outfit
from hubby's old shirt!)
More Upcycled items can be found
in my other Etsy shop
Barnsley Blog Bags |
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The
gallery pages
feature a range of items such as shoulder bags
and eco friendly shopping
bags.
Homeware items such as peg bags, table runners,
patchwork quilts,
rag
quilts
and braided rugs.
Accessories such as keyrings, coin
purses, lanyards and make up bags.
Fabrics left from projects
is made into bags for the
Sew Powerful Purse Project,
helping to keep girls in school |
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Handmade in Yorkshire,
no 'stock' photos are used, the
photo's you see are the items I've
made. Prices include
pockets, zips and magnetic
fasteners, I don't charge extra
for these!
Items
are sold online from my
Etsy
shop, Folksy, Website and Facebook. |
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In 2016, I have
expanded my range of items with some new designs for my smaller items
and some new bags as I have a commercial licence to make and sell
Bags by Rae Hoestra. I sell other items, some of which are
my own designs, I only make one bag out of every fabric I have, so
what you buy will be one of a kind. |
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