 What is that trend: Upcycling? Upcycling is a relatively new term and has been used since the late 1990s. It has only been known to the general public in recent years. The term is becoming increasingly popular. Recycling has long been known to all of us. We have been storing old paper for years because it can be used to make new paper. We collect glass, because it is used to make new glass. Environmentally conscious is the key word. Do not throw away anything that can be used again! Upcycling is actually the same as recycling. Old, worn or unused items are reused, and become more beautiful or have a different purpose. Examples; bicycle bags are made from inner tubes, garden furniture is made from pallets, bags, pillows, plaids or mobile covers are created from old worn clothing. Take a look at Etsy and see how resourceful creatives are among us today. Upcycling is actually something that seamstress have been doing for years. Why would you throw away something that just doesn't fit, is not comfortable or is heavily out of fashion. We just 'adjust' it! Take a shirt: cut the sleeves to pieces, make large power sleeves with other fabric or put a nice embroidery on it. Suddenly that boring blouse is hip and hotter than your daughter again ... (the latter only in 'chic' style, haha) Or suppose you have bought a beautiful dress but it is not comfortable or just does not look nice .... You do not throw that beautiful fabric away? Hops, scissors in and we just make something else out of it. And what about all those beautiful quilts and patchwork quilt? All made from scraps of fabric that might otherwise have been thrown away! We are upcyclinging for a while now, but recently we do it with more pleasure than ever! While testing the Veritas Florence embroidery machine, we found out how much fun embroidery is, and how cool it is to pimp up your clothes. And now the embroidery machine Bernette D70 Deco is being tested! Embroidery is boring? Well no! More fun, sustainable and chic than ever. Blog photo: a nice turquoise dress from the front page of the Bernette D70 Deco manual. The embroidery speaks for itself: after this 'update', a simple turquoise dress will look unique, chic, classy and more durable than ever. We have tested the Veritas Florence sewingmachine and embroiderymachine-in-one! Read our review here. En wij hebben voor u alle linken op een rijtje gezet waar u prachtige borduurpatronen kunt vinden. Free downloads embroiderypatterns  Veritas Florence: a unique sewing and embroidery machine in 1. In addition to all the practical sewing stitches, including many stretch and decorative stitches, 6 different buttonholes and of course the possibility of using a double needle, this sewing machine can be quickly turned into a fantastic embroidery machine. Embroidery is now accessible for everyone and no longer requires a large, heavy special embroidery machine. With the Veritas Florence it goes almost completely automatically. The possibility of working via your smartphone or computer is innovative and user-friendly. In no time you can create imaginative patterns that give a personal touch to your sewing-projects. The Veritas Florence is of very high quality and you will enjoy this sewing and embroidery machine for years. We are allowed to test the sewing machine!  |
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