Old Clothes - First Aid

Monday 20 January 2014

Kumihimo

http://www.japantoday.com/category/events/view/exhibition-of-kumihimo-in-kyoto

Kumi himo is Japanese for "gathered threads". It's technique used in jewellery making and nothing better may renew our old boring clothes than a good piece of jewellery. And to start doing your own bracelets and necklaces you'll need a Kuhimo plate in the first place.

http://www.braidershand.com/disk.html

Kumihimo disks are not spendy but if you can't wait to do something you can make your own disk using a paper plate. All it requires is to make 32 cuts and hole in the centre.

Detailed information you'll find on:

http://friendship-bracelets.net/tutorial.php?id=592

And kumihimo bracelet ready to wear below.

http://oluszkowy.blogspot.com/2014_01_01_archive.html

Thursday 26 December 2013

DIY accessories

Double chain & cord and... that's all! :)

http://www.stylemotivation.com/19-great-ideas-for-diy-creative-fashion-accessories

And when you want distract attention from your bad hair an animal headband is an option ;)

http://www.stylemotivation.com/19-great-ideas-for-diy-creative-fashion-accessories

Just nail polish that's all it takes!

And sth 4 those who work in an office. Earrings made from paperclips and cord.

http://www.stylemotivation.com/19-great-ideas-for-diy-creative-fashion-accessories

And if you happen to be a button lover...

http://www.fashiondivadesign.com/diy-20-accessories-with-old-buttons

The bracelet is 4 you. It requires 2 rows of buttons and jewelry components.

And at the end...

http://guestofaguest.com/fashion/7-diy-fashion-accessories

beautiful collar adorned with buttons and false pearls. Your old, dull shirt will look really chic!

Friday 6 December 2013

Workshops/Galeria Bronowice

Feel invited to come and visit us in Galeria Bronowice. On the second floor you'll find our stall "Clothes-First Aid" 11:00 a.m-19:00 p.m, Saturday/Sunday (07-08/12)

Bring the clothes or jewelery that you don't want to either wear or get rid of. We'll tell you how to give them "a new life"

Some examples below:

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Don't hesitate! Drop in! We're waiting 4U!

Chic Mommy - Chic Kid

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I bet you have hesitated countless times what to do about yours or your husband's worn up clothes.The photo on the left, shows a perfect solution. Making such a dress takes just a few moments. You won't waste time on sewing buttons to the dress as they are already there! :)

And the video below shows how you can make a sundress for your daughter using your old skirt.