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Make up bag clutch bag upcycled from a vintage cottage garden scene embroidery

About this item

Materials
Embroidery thread, Glass Beads, Cotton, Velvet
Made in
York, North Yorkshire
Description

This make up or toiletries bag has been upcycled from a piece of vintage embroidery. On the front is a romantic and charming cottage garden scene, and the back is a lovely rust brown old velvet. It has a handle long enough to fit over your wrist to become a little clutch bag. Perfect for taking to a wedding or garden party or as a pretty little make up bag for a special weekend away. The fabric has been backed onto canvas for body, but it is still a soft little bag. The front is a cottage garden scene with red and white bead decoration, and the back is re-used brown velvet. It measures 21 cm wide and 16 cm tall with a purple zip finished with a flower head pull. The ends are boxed to make it a little more roomy and it has a 25 cm looped handle so it can be used as a tiny clutch bag. The lining is a blue and white floral cotton and it is finished off with my embroidered name tag. Please spot clean or gentle hand wash, and leave to dry naturally. Your order will be packed in clean, reused wrapping and sent as RM 2nd class.

A note from the seller

Hi there and welcome to my shop. Here you will find old embroideries, vintage fabrics and sparkling remnants made into something pretty and practical once again. As I try to recycle where I can, your order will arrive wrapped in clean, recycled packaging from my hoard. Thank you for visiting me at Folksy.

Shipping & delivery

This item will be posted to you by Petra Bradley Prints within 3 days of receiving payment.

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Useful Information

You can cancel the order and get a refund from the maker within 14 days of receipt, provided the item has not been used. Faulty items can be returned within six months of payment being made.

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This sweet cottage garden came from a pile of embroideries which I bought at a table top sale. All beautifully worked, but never put to use. This is one of the last pieces I have re-used, and it is lovely to see it transformed into this little clutch bag.

What buyers say about Petra Bradley Prints

All 131 reviews

  • Smashing bag, I love the juxtaposition of ticking and vintage embroidery. Great for a project bag and it easily folds flat for packing when travelling. Recently used aa an unusual handbag on opera visit. Supremely well made. Highly recommended.

    Dolly bag recycled from vintage floral embroidery of a young girl in a crinoline

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  • Delightful item, beautifully wrapped and arrived extremely quickly.

    Large lavender bag recycled from vintage embroidered crinoline lady table cloth

    Jo

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  • A lovely bag full of colour. It has been beautifully made and presented, and I will find many uses for the bag. Very happy with my purchase. Thank you and best wishes.

    Drawstring bag recycled vintage embroidery with a girl in a romantic crinoline

    Jill - New Zealand.

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