Sunday 17 February 2013

I am developing a " thing " for these

These antique portable sewing stands were popular in France and we have managed to find a few since Elizabeth Baer introduced me to them .
 This one has it's original fabric I think and just needed new tapes to replace the random string. A nice bit of wax and it is transformed.
Perfect for household mending { or stock ! } can be easily carried to wherever you want to sit so pretty with it's turned wood and practical.
Ticky spotted this and another stand at one of our stops , well done that girl , just need to put the fabric on the second one and they will be ready to delight sewers at Dorchester Curiosity
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2 comments:

  1. Linda, thanks for the credit, not many are so generous in mentioning sources! These travailleuses (workbaskets) often have quite interesting vintage fabrics and even if they are a bit worn, can be given new life with a new toning lining and pretty ribbons. Sometimes the woodworms have discovered them before you and then they are too fragile but I do think they are very attractive and feminine. Keep on hunting them down!

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  2. Thanks Buff xx the lining is a good idea

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