Pillow talk

Charity shops are great places to find fabric for sewing projects. Recently, I bought a single bed sheet and pillow case in a beautifully delicate white and yellow floral print. The set appeared to be new, or at least in tip top condition, and the whole lot came for far less than a fiver.

My mum’s great at sewing and came up with ideas as to how the material could be used. The pillowcase was the first thing to have been re-purposed; into a retro-style apron, (again, all the work of my mum. I can’t take any credit!).

It turns out aprons are pretty tricky things to photograph when unworn, but you’ll get the idea from the following.

The apron was a birthday present for my friend who is a fellow charity shop lover, re-purposing fan, and baking aficionado.

There was some material left after the apron had been created and the spare fabric has been used for lavender bags.

Another friend of mine buys material from charity shops, which she uses to make bunting. We met volunteering in a charity shop and quickly discovered our shared love of ‘rescuing’ pre-loved clothes and homewares. Check out @handmadetales if you’d like to see some of her creations, (I promise I’m not on commission!).

If, like me, you’re not great at sewing, but come across material you love, you could ask a crafting family member, friend or colleague to turn it into something new. Crafters are always on the lookout for new projects.

Hope you find some treasures out there!