What do you make?
Clothing and accessories for women and little girls from a right ol' mixture of retro, re-used and new fabrics. Oh and some lovely warm hand knitted hats and scarves too.
Why would you buy something handmade?
'Cos it is not mass produced, not many other people will have it and 99% of the time it is sooooooooo much better made. It is also good to support "Made in NZ". There is far too much imported rubbish in Aotearoa (but that's just my opinion).
Where else might we see your work?
Well – if you are braving the frosty Saturday morning at the Farmers' Market in Lyttelton, I am usually up the next level in the antiques market, come along and say hello! I am at Shabby Chic in Woolston in the summertime, and also Rolleston Craft Market on the last Sunday of each month (rain or shine).
If you prefer to not leave the house 'cos it's too cold – I do have a website that you can order through as well! www.wix.com/revivedinnz/revived
How did you get into your craft?
Basically I am a fabric fiend...like a magpie...always spotting out lush fabrics...I can't help it! I did start mucking about in ma's sewing drawers, then moved onto fashion and design at Christchurch Poly, where after that I worked in a bridal shop for 4 years (that's right LOTS of tantrums and tiaras)...great way to learn old-skool tricks of the trade and get my hands on beautiful off-cuts. If you are old enough (like myself) you may remember a shop above Whitcoulls called "Wyrd", I used to sell clothes up there too. I like the concept of something a little bit different, not manufactured. After getting side tracked for 8 years in the UK I returned a couple of years ago and got straight back into the sewing and handicraft as I missed it sooooooooooooo much!
Is there a philosophy behind your work? Yeah, just making people smile. Some fabrics bring back fond memories and other people just like what I do and love the clothes and fabrics. I try real hard to put in the personal touch – it's all about good karma.
What are your favourite materials, tools and/or processes? All materials are great! There is a saying in the fashion industry that says "never work with children or animals" – sometimes on a bad day I might add "knit fabrics and chiffon" but it never has stopped me using them! I really like doing all the hand stitching side of things. Like above, the "little personal touch".
revived.felt.co.nz
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