A great start to 2016

2016 is off to a great start with our first meeting the year last night. As usual we had delicious food, the opportunity to borrow from the library, and to socialize and share creative ideas.

 Dell, Elvie and Meg brainstorm options 

for reconstructing Meg’s silk top from the late 90’s

The forthcoming Playday, the Exhibition planned for October and the AGM in March were discussed, and the usual reports presented. Sue, our workshop co-ordinator, has planned a diverse range of workshops for the year so there will be lots to look forward to.

The creativity and skills of members were on show with the reveal of the items from "Reuse", our Summer Challenge. Many of the items made will be perfect for our Exhibition later in the year.

Two items had shrunk in their owners' wardrobes, resulting in 'insertion reconstruction'!

  

Sue’s favourite organza shirt had the problem solved with black inserts, a few black ribbon roses and a new collar which connects the two colours.

 Alyson ’s woollen pinstripe skirt from the 90’s was split on a zig zag design line and widened with the insertion of a different pinstripe fabric, top stitched into place with a light grey thread.

Denim was a popular choice for recycling or restyling. Dell presented a series of imaginative potholders made with denim pockets, and Gillian's dress used pieces from a myriad of denim garments. Meg showed how denim made a robust peg bag.

Bette’s  denim skirt embellished with buttons and kantha stitch,

 and Phillipa’s hat made from a denim yoke and recovered corduroy.

 Carole’s  denim shirt given a Versace makeover.

Two bags from Bette - reconstructed denim jeans and rescued felted vest.

 Sue’s work in progress.....

An Alannah Hill top with the lacy lining becoming a feature on the outside, and with new sleeves made from lace bought at last year’s “Bring and Buy”. The skirt is also being reconstructed - previously long and about to get some lacy additions.

Our next meeting will be the AGM with guest speaker, Christine White.