Silk Chiffon and Lurex Kaftan with Obi

French Cotton Lace and Tassels

Silk Viscose Burnt Velvet Kaftan

Felted Wool and Denim Scarf

Jim Thompson Vintage Scarf Cushion (One-Off)

Blue Leather Bag

Boiled NZ Wool Throw Blankets

I've just listed two gorgeous throw blankets made from pure New Zealand boiled wool.  mb

Pure Wool Throw Blankets

 

 

I couldn't resist turning this amazing vintage-print woven wool into throw blankets.  There's a creamy yellow and dusty purple listed now - more to come... mb

Raspberry Leather Bag

Opulence is Silk Velvet

Rallye Paris

 

 Came across this retro print designer fabric today and couldn't help myself.  Have listed a total of 5 cushion covers - they're themed 'Rallye Paris'.  mb

Oh, Flora! Flora!

 

I've just added some new floral cushion covers, like this large black satin number, to my online store.  Go on, fancy up the boudoir... mb

Birds of Aotearoa (New Zealand)

 

This one was a bit of fun - I made it for some friends in Auckland, to go on their retro blue velour sofa.  It's a large European cushion cover (65cm) created from a vintage scarf.  mb

Venezia

300 Islands in the Sun

The Slaying of The Dragon

 

 

 

A set of four small cushion covers created from a single vintage scarf.  Each depicts a different character of a medieval tale:  the princess in the tower, the king, the wizard and the dragon.  A fun and unique series to own, they are currently for sale in my online store.  mb

Let The Fun Begin

 

 I've listed new items for sale in my online store today - some vintage scarf cushion covers, designer fabric cushion covers and a couple of reversible silk obi tie belts.  It's just the beginning... stay tuned.  mb

Paua Shell Print Bag

Jim Thompson Silk Scarf Cushions

 

  A set of small cushions I made from a large Jim Thompson pure silk hand screened scarf.  mb

Silk Poppy Kaftan with Belt

Black-Grape Leather Bag

Green is Restful to the Eye

le 2 de Francoys Villon

Some scarves are precious.  On the wall here is a framed hand-screened silk scarf dated 1975.  I love the medieval French illustration.  mb

Pink Paisley

 

 I find it hard to part with some things... this one's mine!  A pink paisley acetate scarf, circa 1980s, turned into a large European cushion cover (65cm x 65cm).  mb

Silk Kaftan & Tassel Necklace

A silk kaftan I made for my New York trip recently.  It was great to travel with (small, light, versatile) and I had several people come up and ask me where I bought it from, including a fashion buyer in the East Village while I was on my way to a Mary Schepisi exhibition.  mb

Birthday Souvenirs

 

 I've whipped up a couple of New Zealand vintage souvenir scarf cushions for a friend's birthday tonight.  They're the extra large European size (65cm x 65cm) so super comfy.  mb

Welcome!

I'm a Melbourne based designer and I love to create items from designer ends, vintage fabrics and recycled materials (such as souvenir scarves), effectively giving the "unwanted" a surprising new life.

In my blog I'd like to share with you my inspirations and creations.  Please visit my online store if you would like to purchase my wares and message me there if you have a special request.

Thanks for supporting individual design!  mb