A couple of weeks ago I  started working with the wonderful material pleasures team. For those that havn't heard of Material Pleasures, they are a fantastic recycled, designer clothing boutique based in Canberra.

I have to say, I was totally overwhelmed when I wandered into their work studio... I was surrounded , from wall to wall with clothing... rails, bags, piles of it! Boxes filled with shoes , handbags and hats. I was in heaven! My first instinct was to plunge in, head first , digging for some kind of fabric treasure. With total restraint, I managed to contain myself and act at least kind of normal.

I thought I would blog about one of my re-fashion projects for Material Pleasures. I was given a bag full of dresses designed by Peuan Thai Studio. I'm told they were well known Canberra Designers in the 1960s who used the most beautiful silks sourced from Thailand.

The fabrics really are amazing, but the styles aren't favorable, even in the vintage market. So I will give them all a little love and attention to revamp them into something someone will treasure .

1960s Silk dress (pre- make over)

1960s silk dress (pre- make over)

Stay tuned , I'll post the 'after' pics of a few of the frocks soon.

xx Tahls

Handmade Markets

Thanks to all the lovely ladies that came and checked out my little stall at handmade! It turned out to be a wonderful day, the new venue (The National Convention Ctr ) was fantastic.
Of course the day wasn't with out a few dramas... the old projector screen I use for my sign packed-it-in! I had to use my float tin to prop up one of the legs AND  the eftpos machine didn't want to work for me- stupid technology!!

Me ... hiding the wobbly projector stand!

My little 'Rosie the Riveter' 1940s style hair ties.