Fashion Week 2009

What accessory will you make?

jewellery using recycled materials. Junk jewellery jewellery using recycled materials.

Old jewellery/ bottle tops/ corks/ string/ rope/ coat hangers/ You could use the following: Old jewellery/ bottle tops/ corks/ string/ rope/ coat hangers/ buttons/ plastic toys/ springs/ gears/ old watches or clocks / clothes/ etc………

Necklace, bracelet, tiara, cuff- links, ring, earrings, belt, hair slide, shoes, hat, gloves…….. Bottle-top cuff links brooch Bottle top ring Dress made from postage stamps Junk mail recycled paper beads

Inspirations…..

Vintage Ties- Recycled, Repurposed Fashion Accessories

Recycled teaspoon heart bracelet Junk mail recycled wallets

Junk mail recycled paper beads

Revamping shoes using scrap fabric or magazines

dress made with postage stamps                                            

You have some recycled textiles & supplies- get designing! Velcro (sticky back) Safety pins, buttons, lace, ribbons, zips, beads, fabric patches, paints, glitter, sequins, etc…. Sewing threads, Glue Accessories to decorate: e.g. handbag, shoes, hats, belts, etc……

Links….. http://garyharveycreative.com/Gary%20Harvey.swf http://www.wrap.org.uk/wrap_corporate/news/recycling_is_all.html http://www.recycledproducts.org.uk/view/sub_sector.cfm?ss_id=405

Finally, Some St. Paul’s style!