Surprisingly, I needed to create this topic, although I know that most of us try to be as ethical as possible. Add some things below and I will promote the first few as I normally promote the listing above mine on Pinterest.
Here is my first offering, a pendant featuring beautiful spotty Dalmatian Jasper stones recycled from a vintage necklace.
A simple and elegant Karma pendant with the added twist of natural black and white spotted Dalmatian Jasper. The hoop is a perfect circle, representing the principle of Karma, with two irregular natural jasper pebbles suspended inside. This pendant...
Sam x
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Great thread
Here’s one of my cards made from 100% recycled card and envelope.
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erkinwald
(Lynn Britton)
4 October 2018 12:19
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A patchwork baby throw blanket made from all the left over scraps of fabric that I’ve accumulated.
I've made this pretty pastel coloured patchwork baby throw blanket with cotton strips in pink, green, blue, yellow and white. An unpadded throw blanket with a blue floral fleece backing. An assortment of plain and floral fabrics Measures 24ins...
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Made from upcycled linen taken from my father-in-law’s old trousers!
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The purple drop in this pendant was a bowling ball in a previous life
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Most of my patchwork items like these table mats and Xmas decorations are made from fabric scraps that are off cuts and not big enough to be used on their own.
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All my sewn items are done either by hand or on a hand cracked sewing machine. So less energy used.
Some of my items included recycled materials, just as fabric, and beads.
These little button are made from coconut shell, which is waste product from the coconuts.
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Created from recycled card, paper, beads
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Patchwork sewing needle case contains some recycled fabric pieces
A lovely little patchwork sewing needle case. The outside of the case has been decorated with hand stitched green embroidery. The case has been created from a mix of cotton and poly-cotton fabrics. I have used floral prints, spots, stripes and plain...
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That is fantastic! I love that it used to be a bowling ball!
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Created fabric from recycled threads and tiny fabric scraps. Even the bead was made from recycled bottle glass.
Funky Sewing and Scissor case, has two compartments to house both dressmaking and embroidery scissors. It also has a little compartment for needles and pin storage. Made from a collarge of threads and fabric, embellished with free machine embroidery...
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Retrogayn
(Gaynor Hale)
4 October 2018 21:33
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Made from an upcycled unworn retro style dress I owned .
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A Vintage embroidery zip up purse, clutch, toiletries or keepsakes bag. The sweetest of old hand sewn embroidery, featuring a bunch of foxgloves, and a sweep of wild flowers is scattered on the front of this pretty bag. Perfect as a summer holiday...
The forgotten corner of a once loved but otherwise thread bare tablecloth was used to make this sweet hand embroidered bag.
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I love upcycling, I have quite few items in my shop, this one is made from three silk gents neck ties and the fabric from a 1970’s shirt, for a shirt and tie combo to make this handbag.
'Vertically Tied!' is a pretty Handbag with short hand strap, made from three Gent's Neck Ties, in lilac, purple and blue tones and fully lined in vintage floral fabric. This pretty handbag is fun and quirky, and very eco friendly too, reusing Gent's...
Natalie x
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These lovely purses were created from a good quality tweed riding jacket with a ripped sleeve. A handbag is also being made from the same fabric.
A handy Coin Purse made from up-cycled blue herringbone tweed wool fabric. Previously a very smart jacket, by a good maker, which was going to landfill because the sleeve was ripped, what a waste!! So I made a couple of coin purses and I will also be...
A handy Coin Purse made from up-cycled blue herringbone Tweed wool fabric. Previously a very smart jacket, by a good maker, which was going to landfill because the sleeve was ripped, what a waste!! So I made a couple of coin purses and I will also be...
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An upcycled 1960s suitcase.
This is a quirky pet bed, suitable for cats or smaller dogs. It is made from a vintage 1960s suitcase, relined and padded. The internal measurements are: 50cm x 27.5cm, with a depth of 12.6cm. (19.5 inches x 10.75inches x 5 inches) The lining fabric...
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The matching earrings to the pendant, with dalmatian jasper upcycled from a vintage necklace.
Sam x
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I find my father in laws jeans are rather handy for recycled denim
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This is a lovely thread. I really enjoy making something new from something old and it’s a great excuse to scour the charity shops. This peg bag is made from a recycled curtain in vintage Laura Ashley fabric
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