BECOME A DOMESTIC SEWING GODDESS…

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If you fancy becoming a domestic sewing goddess then you should join Mia Jafari this May at The Papered Parlour as she helps take the fear out of fabrics and sets you on your sewing way.

From the basics of hand stitching through to threading your machine, we’ll have you replacing buttons, taking up trousers, and revamping old clothes in no time.

With tips and advice on how to upcycle your garments with simple alterations, you’ll learn how to extend the life of your clothes and save well-worn favourites from the recycling bin.

Perfect for complete beginners – no experience necessary. Bring your own machine and let us help you get it started or borrow one of our vintage singers.

Make Me a Domestic Sewing Goddess
Sunday 13 May 2012 12 – 5pm

VINTAGE AND ANTIQUE FAIRS APRIL/MAY…

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The Lincolnshire Antiques and Home Show – Arthur Swallow Fairs – Lincoln Show ground – Monday 9th – Wednesday 11th April – Mon 8-5pm Tues 8-5pm http://www.asfairs.com

The Bath VA Vintage Fashion Fair – stalls selling beautiful clothing from all eras, plus a vintage DJ, cave bar, classic car and vintage photographer. The Secret Tea Party starts from 1pm for 4 hours of Afternoon Tea, a ‘Charleston Dance’ workshop and performance. A what-to-wear style clinic from Scarlet Vintage and Pearl Lowe judging the Best Dressed Competition – Sunday 1st April 9.30am Free Entry to fashion fair and The Secret Tea Party http://www.bathinfashion.co.uk

Halifax Vintage Extravaganza – Everything fabulous about vintage under one roof, shop till you drop, or dance the day away, vintage home and fashion fair and vintage beauty parlour, free swing lessons – Sunday 27th May 10 am – 5 pm Cedar Court Hotel, Ainley Top, Halifax HD3 3RH http://www.purplerabbitvintage.co.uk/extravaganza

Discover Vintage Fairs – The Festival of Vintage with over 100 dealers – Saturday 28th – Sunday 29th April – York Racecourse, Knavesmire Road, York, North Yorkshire 10am – 5pm http://www.discovervintage.co.uk

Antique Fair Newark and Nottinghamshire – one of the biggest antique fairs in the UK at Newark Show ground – Thursday 12th – Friday 13th April http://www.iacf.co.uk

VINTAGE AND MODERN FLOCK WALLPAPER…

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With flock wallpaper being very fashionable again at the moment you can find a massive choice to choose from at different suppliers, and at very different prices.

New and original flock like the one below with the dogs are quite unique but you can also get hold of some vintage, retro, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s wallpaper and borders.

You can also sell some of your old vintage wallpaper which I’m sure you still have stashed under your bed. ‘Vintage Wallpaper Online‘ is a site dedicated to sourcing and supplying a wide range of the above and they also ‘buy’ old stock.

They are based in the picturesque town of Bridport, situated on the south coast in the county of Dorset, and have been trading in antiques, ancient antiquities and retro furnishings for the past 30 years.

They say there wallpaper side of the business has continued to grow over recent years, to the extent of them now having to take on extra warehouse space to house our ever growing collection. They have recently added a single roll gallery which has proved to be a huge success. Also added to the site recently has been the addition of a border gallery and also a fabric gallery. They stock over 300 designs and different textures are available including flock and hessian. The design range is very diverse spanning from classic vintage to funky retro and kitsch.

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Another online wallpaper company ‘Fabrics & Papers’ was formed in 2000 and has pioneered online sales of high quality designer wallpaper, curtain and upholstery fabrics direct to customers. It has become a one-stop shop for furnishing needs making the task of finding and matching the right fabrics and wallpaper to your chosen colour scheme stress-free.

They are now in there 10th year, and the company offers over 3,500 different creative treatments from over 30 leading design houses.

Products are sorted by category and brand for easy access. Cuttings and larger samples can be ordered to check design and colour before you purchase. A bespoke curtain making service is also available, offering a wide range of treatments.

Small swatches can be ordered through the product page and we charge £4.50 for every 8 ordered.
The pages of Fabrics & Papers also feature interior design editorial, including advice on decorating schemes, updated regularly with new content and products.

I assure you after you have looked through these sites you will never think of a wallcovering the same again. I’m well and truly hooked.