What am I selling? It is the first item I blogged about on Recycled Sewing; my childrens activity chalk mats. I initially made one for a gift, and that friend subsequently asked me to make some to buy as gifts for others, and so on..
I took myself off to Savers on Saturday in search of some more children's fabric. I always head straight to the pillowcase/sheets. Very lucky for me, I found one lonesome 'vintage' Thomas the Tank Engine pillowcase:
Thomas!And here is the completed chalk mat:
Is the chalk mat made from 100% recycled materials? No, not completely, but wherever possible, I do endeavour to purchase all of my materials second hand. Here is a full breakdown.
Main fabric - pillowcase from Savers
Velcro strap - thrifted bias strip from Salvos
Chalk mat fabric - new, purchased from eBay
Train chalk holder pocket - a gift of quilting squares, originally purchased second hand by my Mum
Chalks - new from $2 shop
Velco - new from haberdashery
Lip to hold chalks on pocket - end of the of PVC tablecloth from Spotlight, which has scratches and paper roll marks on it. It would have gone into the rubbish if I hadn't asked to buy it! Very lucky with that one.
Interesting and inspiring idea... I've just used pillowcases for the next issue of Peppermint... (I'm Miss Sew & Sew!)...
ReplyDeleteAlso just used an innersheet to make my Cox Plate outfit!!
http://stylewilderness.blogspot.com/2010/10/cheapest-racewear-outfit-ever.html
Yay for you selling your goodies !
ReplyDeleteI love your blog - keeping me inspired.
Cheers, Dee
Wow! Hey, you could try selling your stuff on Etsy.com (if you're not already)?? :)
ReplyDeleteHi Fourth Daughter, thats really cool. I will pick up the nxt copy of Peppermint and have a look. I'm really into pillowcases at the moment!
ReplyDeleteI saw your outfit, and it is amazing, you did so well!
Dee - thank you so much, I've been eyeing up some of your creations, you're very talented!
myfirstbub - I'm going to start selling on my own site soon!!