Today I tested nylon thread to sew my recycled plastic bag oyster card wallets. Once over the technical problems, needle breakage, uneven and wobbly stitches I managed to finish the 24 colourful oyster wallets you see above. Also I’d like to thank all the visitors and art enthusiasts who came to see the Open StudioContinue reading “24 Oyster Card Wallets and Thank You”
Tag Archives: carrier bags
Why handmade?
Well, there is a campaign to promote handmade. Of course I support this for the same reasons that I make my art in the first place. To create something with unique quality, to support myself in the local economy whilst keeping an eye on those carbon miles. At the same time reusing, reducing and recreatingContinue reading “Why handmade?”
Plastic Fantastic Patchwork !
Here is Hannah modelling my Plastic Fantastic Patchwork Bag created from carrier bags. Take a look on sewin studio workshop page to see how Sybille interpreted the idea, book a place on the bag making class to make one for yourself !
maggiewinnall.wordpress.com 