Vintage Find: turquoise blue drape top

When sourcing vintage fabric, I often acquire vintage clothes from the same places.
This is a unique vintage top
Made from striking turquoise fabric which drapes in gorgeous folds which gives it real character
It has a Grecian feel to it
This top reminds me of the alternative-style worn by individuals like Róisín Murphy of Moloko and Alison Goldfrapp

This vintage top is currently for sale via my ebay account
To view it on ebay, please follow this link:


UNIQUE 70s VINTAGE TURQUOISE BLUE GRECIAN DRAPE TOP 12

Vintage love: early twentieth century cast iron black Singer sewing machine

My mum kindly gave me this sewing machine a few years ago. I think it is beautiful, I love old Singer machines. It's a treadle-style sewing machine from 1917. In cast iron black enamel with gold filigree detail and engraving. My Mum had it adapted to work on a motor. She has always said what a strong machine it is...she even fixed a 1970s canvas tent with it once upon a time.
I posted pictures of this machine on Flickr and I was told by a fellow Flickr member that by looking at the serial number she could tell me the Singer was issued in 1917 and made in Clydebank, Scotland.

It's amazing people are able to trace the origins of a particular machine from the serial number.

find out more on this website

www.singerco.com/support/serial_numbers.html

Earth Day – 10% discount in our Etsy store

22nd April is Earth Day
The movement was set up to inspire awareness of and appreciation for the Earth's environment

We are offering 10% discount on a selection of vintage fabric totes, so you can ditch the plastic bags and use something much nicer instead.





Please follow the links to see our discounted vintage totes!
Reversible purple daisy market tote bag EARTH DAY

Blue tweed vintage fabric tote EARTH DAY

Reversible sunny yellow market tote bag EARTH DAY

Large tree hugger tote with pocket EARTH DAY

Delicate flowers navy corduroy tote EARTH DAY

Big blue flowers vintage fabric tote EARTH DAY

Recycled distressed denim tote bag EARTH DAY

Tree hugger vintage fabric tote EARTH DAY

English rose vintage fabric eco tote EARTH DAY


Other Etsy sellers are celebrating Earth Day, see Hedgewitch's blog for further details:
Earth Day at Hedgewitch

Pouch peg bags now stocked by Wiggly Wigglers

We are pleased to announce that Wiggly Wigglers are selling a limited edition range of our vintage fabric peg bags.
Handmade in vintage fabrics especially for Wiggly Wigglers in the UK by Pouch.
About Wiggly Wigglers:
Wiggly Wigglers is an award winning company based in rural Herefordshire (UK). They specialize in eco-friendly gardening products such as wormeries, compost bins and organic plants and seeds.

To find our peg bags online please click here
Click here to order a Wiggly Wigglers catalogue

We also have a range of Pouch peg bags for sale in our Etsy store, please click the following links to find out more:
citrus orange eco friendly peg bag

Blue tones eco friendly peg bag

Purple daisy eco friendly peg bag

Pouch clutch purse featured in Etsy Spotlight

Our Scarlet eco friendly clutch purse wristlet was featured as a Spotlight item on Etsy on April 12


This purse is made with repurposed bright red needle-cord fabric
Fully lined with beautiful, recycled Chandni Chowk cotton fabric
Features bow-tie fastening and wrist strap
This purse is interlined with padded fabric to give it a great shape
Pretty and stylish, great for year-round use
eco-friendly, 100% recycled

To read the Spotlight article on Etsy, click on this link

Scissor homage!

One of the most important pieces of kit when working with fabric, is a sharp pair of scissors. I love my Fiskars scissors, which probably makes me a bit sad, but without them, I can't make anything!

Reclaimed blue floral denim dilly bag lsited in etsy store

Listed today:
An eco-friendly tote from recycled denim fabric, featuring delicate roses and leaves
Fully lined with top-quality navy blue cotton fabric
Nice and roomy
Comfortable wide strap which wont cut into your shoulder
Perfect for lots of uses such as shopping, carrying college books or you latest knitting project
Would also make a great diaper bag, this large tote is perfect for carrying baby paraphernalia!
Pretty and stylish, great for year-round use