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I love 1970s vintage fabric, especially bright florals, so what could be better than using two for this bag! It wasn’t 100% working so I’ve modified it to put the rope ends inside the bag, rather than outside. Swipe to see the original design. I think it is much improved, do you agree?



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If you love word play and dogs, then this is the bag for you! I was attracted by the colourful, retro feel of this fabric and only noticed the doggy themes on the food later. Matched it with some bright vintage orange fabric lining to make this unique bag!

https://sandmadeit.etsy.com/listing/1656781296

Been tweaking my yoga bags to make them reversible, using more of my huge pile of vintage and pre-loved fabric. Now you can ring the changes to suit your mood!

Looking forward to bringing them to my first market of the year at on Sunday. Especially all the delicious food on offer.

Or available online if you can’t wait 😀

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Love a cross body bag! I’ve been experimenting with different designs & think I have cracked it. This one has a top zip and a front zipped pocket. Big enough for a phone, keys, purse & a shopping bag. All made from my collection of pre-loved & vintage fabrics. The perfect eco friendly gift 😀

https://sandmadeit.etsy.com/listing/1652107788
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This vintage 70s fabric is right up my street! Teamed it with some grey spotty cotton for the lining and some strong grey fabric for the base & straps to make this unique bag. Three more great charity shop fabric finds! Making use of the fabrics that I already have really helps my creativity to flow.

https://sandmadeit.etsy.com/listing/1653302649

I love the variety of fabrics in charity shops. Like this unusual blue thick chenille type fabric I found in in Malvern recently. The perfect fabric to try the great new overnight bag. I matched it with some vintage floral fabric I just happened to have. And made a matching pouch, as you do!

Online now!
https://sandmadeit.etsy.com/listing/1651997699 https://sandmadeit.etsy.com/listing/1651948035

Found this musical fabric deep in my stash, and matched it with red fabric fabric lining. Making the perfect pencil case for taking your pencil to music rehearsals. Or just a cute pencil case for music lovers.

I’ll be at the Malvern Artisan market on Saturday, or it’s online if you can’t wait 😀

https://sandmadeit.etsy.com/listing/1614678739

Upcycled denim is perfect for making great quality oven gloves. I use old pure wool blankets for the heat resistant inner, then line them with some colourful pre-loved cotton from my extensive collection!

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All set up at The Fold market at Bransford. Biggest market yet! Lots of great food to keep me going!

Come and say hello to these monsters at on Sunday! Going to to be the biggest market yet 😀

I do love a quirky bag. Here’s a new one I made from some thrifted blue twill, with added fun cat made from some super bright curtains. And it gave me an excuse to do some more machine embroidery.

Also a reminder of another unique bag - pink fur fabric this time!

Coming to on Sunday, or in Etsy.

https://sandmadeit.etsy.com/listing/1601710473

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Could be a bit of a Marmite bag, bright pink fur fabric from a thrifted coat, lined with vintage floral cotton. I love it! Finished off with a daisy tag fit good measure. Can’t get more unique than that. Coming to you at the in the Lyttelton Hall tomorrow.

Trying a couple of different styles of bags. I’ve been a bit slow in making use of YouTube tutorials but found these great patterns there. According to my daughter , the blue one is the bag of the moment! I like cross body bags, perfect for allowing your hands free for rooting out charity shop bargains 😁. Online now or come and visit me at the on Saturday.

https://sandmadeit.etsy.com/listing/1594419459

https://sandmadeit.etsy.com/listing/1594342689

Peg bags are still selling well, even as we go into Autumn. Here are a couple of my latest designs, if you fancy an eco gift for someone (or yourself!). All made from vintage or pre-loved fabric.

https://sandmadeit.etsy.com/listing/1480225206

More upcycling from the jumble sale! I loved making the flower power shopping bag so decided to continue in that theme. This time I used some great quality denim jeans from the sake to make this cross body phone bag. Just the job for your phone & keys!

https://sandmadeit.etsy.com/listing/1532235758

I’ve only recently discovered the phenomenon of the Colwall Scouts jumble sale. Great for finding hidden gems which spark the imagination. This mustard jumbo cord cushion cover screamed 60s to me. So I transformed it into a flower power shopping bag!

See you at the fabulous The Fold market tomorrow …

Rummaging through charity shops always gives me inspiration for my next project. I loved this unusual wool Laura Ashley skirt, which I think makes the perfect phone bags!

Coming to on Sunday, or online if you can’t make it 😀

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Found a fabulous bold floral skirt in a charity shop in Dumfries, perfect for a cross body phone bag. Paired with some thrifted black gingham (from my extensive preloved fabric collection 😀). Love making these bags!

https://sandmadeit.etsy.com/listing/1532235758

When I found this vintage Sanderson fabric curtain in a local charity shop I just had to buy it. It is so pretty and spring like. Then when I found the yellow striped lining in the Malvern it was a match made in heaven. Not that I dislike autumn but you can’t have too much of spring!

https://sandmadeit.etsy.com/listing/1556532104

This pretty vintage Laura Ashley fabric is turning out to be one of my most popular. Maybe it is the unusual combination of blue leaves and red berries. Plenty room for your shopping too!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1566708109/vintage-laura-ashley-fabric-toteshopping

New products for the market today, from 10 till 3. Lots of great crafts and food!

Using up more of my surplus oilcloth to make these waterproof pouches. Ideal for swimming & holidays (although ideally waterproof wouldn’t be required😀). Ready for the market tomorrow. Best market around for yummy lunch and a browse!

Found a perfect way to use some of my jersey offcuts and old t-shirts, lovely stretchy head bands! I use mine for yoga, or when I want a bit more colour in my life. Coming to you at tomorrow!

Is it just me or does autumn feel just round the corner? Felt the need to use some of this lovely rich corduroy velvet to make this cute phone bag. Sourced from another charity shop! Coming to the Malvern Artisan market on Saturday or online.

Loving making these crossbody bags, quite small so not making a huge dent in my fabric collection but every little helps! Just the job for your phone, cards & keys, not to mention one of my fold up shopping bags 😀. Most fabric from one of the fabulous charity shops in Malvern. Now online!

It’s not exactly out and about weather at the moment but we can dream. Here’s the perfect sized bag for wandering about, ideal for your phone and keys. Made from two vintage fabrics, kindly gifted by . Coming to you tomorrow at 😀

One of all time favourite scrap busters. Perfect for keeping those spaghetti cables tidy, in a cute way. It brings me joy to use pretty things every day 😀

I’ve been looking out my surplus oilcloth to make some handy waterproof pouches, just right for the holiday season. First up is this rabbit print one, you can’t beat cute bunnies!Have now mastered using continuous zips so used a fancy rose gold coloured one 😀.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1504232703/oilcloth-waterproof-pouch-for-make-up

This sunny weather is great for pe***ng out your washing, with a bit of shower dodging! New design peg bags are in my shop now (which currently has 10% off sale😀).

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1480225206/colourful-peg-bags-handmade-from-vintage

What is better than reusing beautiful embroidered linens to make something useful that can be used every day. The time and effort of the unknown embroiderer can be appreciated again. These two are now available in my shop and coming to the on Sunday.