Category Archives: buttons

Tweed Cushion

Posted on May 13, 2015 by mairib

As a follow on the my previous post about Mairi’s chair I had scraps left over from cutting the chair cover. Never wanting to waste fabric I sewed all these bits together & had a big enough piece to make … Continue reading →

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Chair Story

Posted on May 11, 2015 by mairib

My good friend Mairi got married last year & I offered to recover her chair as a pressie. The said chair had come from her granny on Lewis & was looking a bit sad. It’s fabric had seen better days & … Continue reading →

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Buttons !!

Posted on May 5, 2014 by mairib

I’ve talked about my love of buttons before but here’s a recent find in my local charity shop. Lovely cut metal, now I just need to find something to put them on. Also got some georgous old shirt button sets … Continue reading →

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Glasgow Vintage Wedding Show

Posted on July 27, 2013 by mairib

I will be showing work at the vintage wedding show in Glasgow tomorrow. It’s at the Trades Hall on Glassford St & runs from 12 to 5pm. Free to get in so if your passing pop into see me. Been … Continue reading →

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Silk Bags

Posted on June 22, 2013 by mairib

Most of the time I making bridal & corsets but if you need a little something special for your bits & bobs on the big day then take a look at these wee bags. Made in silk I combine bits of lace, buttons … Continue reading →

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Beginners sewing class

Posted on October 6, 2012 by mairib

I do love getting people started on their sewing journey & had a great beginners class today with 3 lovely ladies. It’s a short class but had enough time to learn the basics & get used to using a machine. … Continue reading →

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New coats

Posted on July 28, 2012 by mairib

Have just dropped of a few new pieces at Athena Boutique on Victoria St in Edinburgh. Just in time for the festival rush. Have look on their website for more info at http://athenaboutique.co.uk/ Its been great fun making them & … Continue reading →

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New spring skirts

Posted on May 8, 2012 by mairib

Well in the hope that Spring?Summer is just around the corner I put together some new skirts inspired initially by some retro brown fabric. As it does when I start a new group of work one think leads to an … Continue reading →

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Buttons lovely buttons

Posted on April 5, 2012 by mairib

I found a few of these lovely buttons in my local charity shop. I’m a bit of a magpie when it comes to buttons & I’m getting quite a collection of old glass & metal gems. I have no idea … Continue reading →

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