by Maggie | Apr 14, 2021 | Projects to make, Projects with Corkwood braids and tubular yarns, Upcycling projects
I originally made the mini mermaids to showcase what could be done with the recycled tube yarns from our machines in Fairlight. The idea was inspired by a much loved memento that was acquired from a junk shop in the West Country many years ago and was looking a little...
by Maggie | Jul 28, 2020 | Peg Looms, Projects to make, Upcycling projects
How to build a Peg Loom for weaving with basic household tools 2020, being a somewhat unusual year has given us some extra time to think about what we are using and what we are throwing away. We have been making and selling peg looms for recycling for a number of...
by Maggie | Mar 29, 2020 | Face masks and face shields
Making simple face shields with a 3d printer Wanting to do something to help fight Corona Virus, we had a look round our workshops to find anything that could either be useful or repurposed. In countries all over the world there have been pleas for extra protective...
by Maggie | Mar 29, 2020 | Face masks and face shields
Make your own fabric face masks The last few weeks, I have had many requests for fabric face masks. In order to encourage others to make these masks, I’m putting the pdf pattern and instructions for anyone who wants to download it. Download pdf pattern and...
by Maggie | Mar 3, 2020 | Half size mannequins and pattern cutting
Our new Mini Mannequins are finally here, the smaller sister to our half size dressforms. We have been working with this for some time as we have been experimenting with their digital pattern blocks which we are providing with the mannequins along with some really...
