Fadoware
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Announcement
The term "fado" is Gaelic for "in years past" or "what came before". If you happen to be a reader of old Irish fairy tales, you may have seen the word as it is used similar to our English "once upon a time". When I was looking for a name for this shop, I saw Fado and knew it was IT! Everything here has come before. Everything here is made from upcycled materials. It might be a piece of clothing or a vintage linen but I love using materials found at estate sales and thrift shops and giving those materials a new life.
This shop is actually an offshoot of my first shop which I opened on Etsy in 2014 called Yoga's My Bag. Check it out if you're looking for a one-of-a-kind yoga bag (yep, I’ve got upcycled bags) or to check my reviews: https://www.etsy.com/shop/YogasMyBag?ref=hdr_shop_menu.
I thank you for your time as you browse around Fadoware. I've loved being on Etsy but the best has been working with my customers. I love doing custom orders and would completely enjoy working on something unique just for you. Thank you Etsy for the friendships I've made here.
Namaste
Sandra Powell
Announcement
The term "fado" is Gaelic for "in years past" or "what came before". If you happen to be a reader of old Irish fairy tales, you may have seen the word as it is used similar to our English "once upon a time". When I was looking for a name for this shop, I saw Fado and knew it was IT! Everything here has come before. Everything here is made from upcycled materials. It might be a piece of clothing or a vintage linen but I love using materials found at estate sales and thrift shops and giving those materials a new life.
This shop is actually an offshoot of my first shop which I opened on Etsy in 2014 called Yoga's My Bag. Check it out if you're looking for a one-of-a-kind yoga bag (yep, I’ve got upcycled bags) or to check my reviews: https://www.etsy.com/shop/YogasMyBag?ref=hdr_shop_menu.
I thank you for your time as you browse around Fadoware. I've loved being on Etsy but the best has been working with my customers. I love doing custom orders and would completely enjoy working on something unique just for you. Thank you Etsy for the friendships I've made here.
Namaste
Sandra Powell
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Lauren on May 10, 2022
5 out of 5 starsFast shipping, exactly what I was looking for! Will order from them again and soon!
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Sharon on Apr 30, 2022
5 out of 5 starsWhat marvelous attention to fabric detail and placement~ Super happy!
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ssung66 on Apr 10, 2022
5 out of 5 starsAnother adorable creation of Sandra’s. Thank you for making me look pretty, I will definitely be back ❣️🥰🎀🍬
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ssung66 on Apr 10, 2022
5 out of 5 starsSo thrilled! I love this skirt, thank you Sandra for being so sweet and accommodating, Mahalo 🎀💚🎀
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ssung66 on Apr 10, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThank you Sandra for being so kind and accommodating! Got this for mom, and she loves it 💚 Mahalo 🎀🥰🌴
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Pipsterenia on Mar 11, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI love this skirt!! So comfy and lots of compliments. True to size as well.
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Becky on Mar 4, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis seller creates one-of-a-kind fan apparel & I am so very pleased with how my Baylor skirt turned out! This seller went the extra mile to make sure the design & fit would be absolutely perfect! Highly recommend! Order yours today! 😊
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Melissa on Jan 31, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis top/tunic is so unique and it fits me perfectly! Thank you for sending it so quickly.
About Fadoware
Fado= Gaelic for “what came before"
Fadoware = Upcycled clothing from yesterday’s found treasure.
One of my passions (or very bad habit) is going to estate sales and thrift stores. I’m constantly intrigued at the bounty of fabrics, clothing, linens and trim which can easily be re-purposed into something uniquely glorious. I invite you to read the first of my story at my first shop, Yoga’s My Bag here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/YogasMyBag. There, you can read the reviews from the shop that I started back in 2014 to sell my one-of-a-kind, and frequently upcycled, yoga bags, several of which were featured in an issue of Altered Couture magazine.
Fast forward a few years and this girl has WAY too many fabrics and trims picked up while treasure hunting so I started making my upcycled, cover-yer-yoga-leggings-butt skirts out of tees and other knit clothing. My skirts really took off so I started dabblimg in other designs using previously loved materials. Fadoware was born.
I thank you for your time as you look around my shop. If you see something you like, I’ve love to get it to you. If you’re intrigued but don’t find your color or size, please contact me for a custom order. I LOVE working with people to develop just what they want and I’ve been blessed to gather some good friendships along the way.
Blessings to you,
Sandra
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Sandra Powell
Owner
Hi there! I’m Sandra, a one-woman shop owner selling uniquely upcycled clothing. I do all of my work at home in Texas, sewing a ton but also working as a process writer for a major bank. I’m a certified LEED Green Associate and passionate recycler!
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I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
I accept returns I do not accept returns
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I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
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Custom and personalized orders
Yes yes yes! I gladly accept custom orders and will do my best to fulfill them based on the materials I’ve got available.
Sizing details
I’ve had to estimate the sizes on most of my upcycled clothing such as shirts and dresses but I will also provide actual garment measurements. Please double check these!
My refashioned t-shirt skirts are sized by waist measurement:
XS - 25”
S - 27”
M - 29”
L - 32”
XL - 34”
XXL - 37”
XXXL - 40”
Care instructions
Most of my clothing, including all of the t-shirt skirts, can be machine washed and tumble dried. Check the instructions on each listing to be sure.
Gift wrapping and packaging
Send me a convo for any special gift wrap or packages requests.