Rags to 'riches'

I recently attended a workshop on rag rugging, and thought I would share my results on here... as its 'refashioning' in a different way..

You know you get woollen scarves that felt a bit, or clothing that, well, has seen better days and a re-fashion to wear is out of the question? (I expect a barrage from everyone.. 'what, not refashion??')

This is a handy thing to do with all the extra bits of material from the discarded garments, old scarves, clothing, blankets, fleeces.. anything a bit ropey.. Just use hessian and find some rag rug tools, the technique is dead easy, once learned.

 Front

 Back

I've not done a tutorial on this, as I was learning as I was making.. made a rather nice cushion, which I'm really pleased with.. 

This technique could be used to make a rug or bag too.

I'm new here!

Hi everyone,

I'm Sheena and I'm quite new to blogging, but am not new to re-fashioning!!

I'm 44, mum of two girls and I have a little multimedia business that I run, which covers the many creative things that I do to try and make a living.

To be honest, I didn't know I could join a blog like this, but now I know, I'll be glad to share some of my re-fashions..

Here's one I did earlier: (well, its still a work in progress)

One very cream coloured hat

Back of hat, what is that supposed to be?

Re-covered in crushed velvet, with gimp braiding and guipure lace added and some new veiling.. Yet to add some black roses, a bow on the back and some chiffon, or netting as a kind of rear drape.

Hope you like it..

Thanks for allowing me to take part.. Looking forward to catching up on everyone's re-fashions!!

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