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Make up bag or purse recycled in a vintage pastel floral embroidered tray cloth

About this item

Materials
Embroidery thread, Linen, Cotton
Made in
York, North Yorkshire
Description

A makeup bag or purse recycled from a pretty vintage embroidered tray cloth. This floral vintage tray cloth with its sweet pale flowers, needed some TLC in places, but still had enough about it to produce a set of zipped little bags. These little bags are always useful for makeup, hand bag organising or for storing headphones or ear buds. They would make a perfect present for a Summer Birthday, as a gift for a bridesmaid or to take to a wedding as a pretty handbag organiser. The bag measures 16 cm by 12 cm and has a 16 cm mauve zip opening with a flower head pull. The front has a spray of pastel embroidered flowers, and the back is a tiny spray made from another section of the same tablecloth. The lining is a floral print from a discarded dress, and there is a useful finger hook for hanging up and admiring this pretty embroidered purse. The bag is finished off with my own embroidered name tag. Please wash on a short cool setting, and leave to dry naturally. Your bag will be posted out in clean, recycled wrapping and sent as RM 2nd class. Inspiration: This vintage embroidery was a great find in a charity shop. It was nice to make it into some pretty and practical things once again.

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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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

    Topsy70

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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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