Category: upcycle

Posted in Fabrics, upcycle

Fabric Face Mask

Posted on by Marianne

Uniquely designed masks. Adjustable, reversible, only one knot to make, two fabric layers with replaceable filter pocket, keep around your neck for all day access.

R50

I work with what I’ve got [passionate recycler]. I use scrap pieces of fabric to sew the masks. Therefore, most masks are unique and can’t be duplicated. However, I can send photo’s via Whatsapp of stock in hand.

Fabrics are 100% cotton, cotton/linen blend or poly cotton. All effort is made to check that the fabrics are in accordance with Government’s recommended guidelines, but I can’t be held responsible for any unforeseen mistakes.

For orders please email me @    janee.yebo@gmail.com

Orders can be collected in Dalsig, Stellenbosch or a courier service can be arranged.

Review by Cathy Dreyer: I love my mask. It is beautifully made from original, cotton fabric.  The design is unique and very user friendly. Only one knot to tie and when one is not using the mask, it hangs conveniently around one’s neck. Durable, comfortable and long lasting.  Highly recommended.

Model: Anna Dreyer

Posted in Cushions, Fabrics, Furniture, upcycle

Left over Fabrics: Few Examples of What I Made With Them

Posted on by Marianne

Collecting Fabrics is a Passion of Mine.  Making Things from Left Over Pieces can be very Creative.

I Made Lots of Scatter Cushions

 

I Had Chairs Upholstered

See Before and Afters

 

I Had a Lot of Fun Making my first Quilt

Kwilt groen
Quilt

I Have Now Started Using Schwe Schwe Fabrics

Fabric basket 2
Schwe Schwe Fabric Baskets

Schweschwe apron2
Schwe Schwe apron

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Posted in Furniture, upcycle

Coat hanger

Posted on by Marianne

Found this road-side kill and transformed it to a practical coat hanger. Ideal for a small entrance hall.

Materials

  • Chalk paint
  • Re-cycled pieces of wood
  • Pages torn from an old book
  • Wood glue and water
  •  Old hooks and keys
  • Metal paint
  • Furniture wax
  • Terps
  • Sandpaper 200 grit

Tools

  • Paint brushes
  • Wood saw
  • Screws
  • Old socks or rags
Coat hanger before
The original piece I found next to the road
Coat hanger 2
Started with cutting two lenghts of wood for extra hooks
Coat hanger 3
Decoupaged the drawer inside with pages from an old book. I used clear varnish to seal the paper.
Coat hanger 4
Gave a light sanding and then painted with my home made chalk paint. Three layers to cover properly.
Coat hanger 1
Finally a good wax. I use old socks.
Coat hanger 5
The hooks on the right are old recycled hooks.  The new hooks were too bright so I painted them with bronze metal paint.
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Gave the drawer handle also a bronze finish with metal paint. 
Coat hanger d
Bent old keys to serve as key holders
Coat hanger g
And here is the finished lady
Coat hanger a