More reuse ideas were thought and some even undertaken. Thus, we shall report back to you on the current state of affairs and hope you will enjoy the reading.
We wish you a very pleasant weekend. Baaaa
Curtains: In the pursue of a draught-free home, this time I looked at the kitchen window. I had found a nice lined curtain, which could be reused with a bit of alterations – though, it turned out that the width was too small when mounted. Back to square one, I looked in my stash for some fabric: there was a white/blue cotton cut, which previously must have been something else – I think it was found in the flat. Although considerably lighter and un-lined, it could fit the bill if used double. First, I hand-sewn the fabric in a double fashion (in the end it was only partially double, in the upper section). Then I made the hanging bits out of some vintage labels and attached them; I wanted to use the proper curtain hangers but they wouldn’t fit with the wire, so I added metal rings. It’s not perfect, but it’ll do and keep out cold air during the night hours.
Shirt: Reading this post by the Fringe Association gave me an idea for a reuse. There is this very good quality shirt that has been sitting around for a while. My partner had it tailor made while on a trip years ago, but has since gone up a size (or two) and thus it was stored in the closet.
- Reusing some old swatches: after blocking and lining them, some closing device will be added and dried lavender seeds will be poured in; these won’t be particularly fancy, but will do the job just fine.
- Making some lavender kits: in my previous post I mentioned a kit acquired at the Christmas fair, so this isn’t actually a reuse…
Surely it would be much easier to buy ready-made sachets, but I would like to have a more natural product and save money (ready-made quality ones can be rather expensive). I’ve sourced some organic seeds in the past and they were really nice – they even offered some UK-produced lavender.
I’m glad my beautiful blouse is inspiring you!
My goodness, but using the labels as hanging loops was brilliant.
Thank you, I really loved your post on the folky blouse 🙂
At least the old labels found some use!
How wonderful! x
thank you 🙂 🙂 xxx
What a great idea to use those labels for hanging the curtain! And judging from your previous posts on clothes, I think a bohemian blouse would just be the thing for you: go for it girl! And that little sheep….the first of flock? So cute, ♥ Johanna
Wow, great ideas 🙂 Annie
thank you 🙂
Using those labels on the curtain was a great idea! A friend who lives in a cold winter area and is very keen on energy conservation made some similar curtains out of old quilted fabric. She closes them at dark and gets privacy and insulation, too!
Your friend’s reusing a quilted fabric is a great idea – it’s environmentally savvy and also good for the purse 🙂
Well done with your curtains – nice idea with the tags and easy to attach by sewing instead of fiddling with other plastic hooks and hems and all.
Wonder how you gonna embellish the white blouse. I also love folky (esp. Scandinavian) style. Maybe combine elements of embroidery with some rhinestones/sequins/beads and brooches.
Hope you’re ok. I believe you’re busy with the Christmas preps as no posts since November. I’m struggling with time myself.
I love curtains… such great and simple insulation!
They can be a real saviour 🙂
Just popped in to say hello.
Hope you’re alright there. Miss your blog posts.
Hello, i’m snowed under with the final semester of my degree… sadly, i just have no time to blog, or even read!
I’ll be back in June 🙂 hope all is well with you and thanks for your kind message!