Today I got a new super duper sewing machine - thanks mom! This is the first time I have had a new machine and it has - wait for it - 33 twin needle stitches including overlock! I'm estatic. My other 2 machines are a 1950's brute that is a work horse but hernia inducing - can a machine be made out of lead? And a newer circa 1980's model which weighs marginally less but has a disposition to chew thread. But it did zigzag which made me very happy. Yes. I am easy pleased.
So my re-use, re-cycle, re-purpose master plan is about to evolve. Houston we have lift off!
I would so love if I could design and create totally with organic hemp (the best fabric out there for ticking all the green, organic, ethical boxes), wild silk ( ok not as sumptious as muga silk but the silkworms get to stay alive) and organic cotton ... but for now the fabrics will be re-using, re-cycling, re-purposing what is already here.
That means of course that you can expect to see lots more of my embellishments fetish as I weave lovely vintage bits and pieces, like the gorgeous vintage buttons I received in the mail today from the irrepressible and delectable bohemienne - http://bohemienne.etsy.com, into my creations. Oh and you really should make sure to check out her other shop with all her gorgeous handmade lovelies http://rubyclover.etsy.com.
Aren't the buttons brilliant?!
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