I bought these shisha (or mirrored) embroidered pieces in India sometime last century, they’ve hung around in my workshop for at least 15 years. I intended making them into wearable belts, didn’t happen, and to be honest I think the market for mirrored belts is somewhat limited to belly dancers . They are very heavy and inflexible due to the large number of mirrors on each one, and that limits their usefulness on clothing.… Read the rest
Author: Fran Harkes
a bit about me…..
…..and what I get up to in my workshop.
I customise items of clothing that I find in charity shops. I decorate and embellish them with fabric and turn ordinary garments into very special pieces. I’ve been collecting fabric for almost 30 years so I’ve got a lot to choose from.
I also add buttons to them which I make with my partner Steve.… Read the rest
hello from McAnaraks
Welcome to my new blog, a first for me, I’ve written a few posts on other folks blogs but this one is mine, all mine. I intend to use it to keep you up to date with what I’m getting up to in my workshop, and maybe show you some photos from my daily dog walks.… Read the rest
