How to patch the sleeves of a sweater

I have a cashmere cardigan which is a real favourite. It is soft, cosy and comfortable and I have owned it for a very long time. Needless to say, the moment has arrived when it has developed holes at the elbow, as seen below. A hole in the sleeve of a cashmere cardigan, photo byContinueContinue reading “How to patch the sleeves of a sweater”

Adding ‘textiles’ to a vintage suitcase

Some while ago I bought a vintage suitcase at the regular outdoor market held at weekends at Tynemouth, in the North-East of England. I didn’t have a particular use for it, but it caught my eye! It’s quite lightweight and the handle was very worn, but it had a certain charm. Unfortunately, the thin fabricContinueContinue reading “Adding ‘textiles’ to a vintage suitcase”