by freshlyfound | Aug 25, 2015 | decor, DIY, Fabric and textiles, inspiration, recycled, recycled clothing, sari, wedding
My passion for collecting saris is no secret. I have a huge collection, neatly coiled into shelves in my studio. I have used saris to make bags, to create furoshiki wrapping, to make necklaces and brooches, tablecloths, cushion covers (blue cushions above),...
by freshlyfound | Jun 29, 2015 | crochet, DIY, Fabric and textiles, inspiration, recycled, recycled clothing, tutorial
Today’s story – Upcycle sweater – Tutorial Here’s how it happened in real life to 2 warm and fluffy pullovers. They have been converted into cardigans – projects perfect for our chilly Southern Hemisphere weather right now....
by freshlyfound | Dec 11, 2014 | art, design projects, Fabric and textiles, jewelery
There’s something immensely satisfying for a handcrafter – to see a huge batch of their handwork all together. This is the feeling I had yesterday just before taking another load of fabric jewellery – vintage brooches to the KZNSA art gallery...
by freshlyfound | Dec 2, 2014 | design projects, Fabric and textiles, jewelery
A new range of textile jewelry pendants have been in the making – Rescued pieces of vintage embroidery have been mounted as pendants and framed and hung with a delicate cord of twisted cotton I love the fact that beautiful handwork on stained or forgotten...
by freshlyfound | Nov 14, 2014 | art, Fabric and textiles, recycled, tutorial
The last in a 3-part series of bleaching experiments. This t-shirt was treated in the same way as the previous experiment, but had quite a different result. It reminded me of the Japanese technique of Shibori dyeing. This is how I created a bleach shibori shirt: I...
by freshlyfound | Nov 11, 2014 | Fabric and textiles, recycled, recycled clothing, tutorial
Taking the Colour Away. Reverse dyeing! Welcome to part 2 of a 3-part series of experiments I did using bleach to rescue some items in my wardrobe. Tie Dye Bleaching! This partially smocked T-shirt was a favourite of mine, and I was disappointed when it was...
