SlowFashionBus
Announcement
Welcome to our new look Etsy Shop, We are SlowFashionBus.co.uk! Join our special mailing list at https://www.slowfashionbus.co.uk to be the first to see our new products and receive 10% off your orders online.
Slow Fashion Bus came from my idea of touring around the UK on a crazy-coloured bus, and showing people what they can do with their clothing. It is also about education: how fast fashion affects the planet. To support this journey, I display and sell my creations. This journey around the UK will happen, and I'm really excited to take the tour!
I am a mum of two boys, so I won’t be having fun making dresses for them. However, patching jeans is also so much fun and can be turned into an extremely creative task!
Handmade things are not supposed to be perfect! They are joyful and have their own character and personalities.
I make this clear in my online tutorials and live classes. Every one of my creations has their individuality and character too 😊. Even, dare I say, a little bit of craziness. This is not something you will get from mass-produced products.
I am a big patchwork fan, it is a big part of so many cultures around the world.
I work with different fabrics, I love natural fibres, but at the same time, I feel that non-woollies deserve a chance too.
Thank you for visiting my shop!
Much Love xx
Olesya
Announcement
Welcome to our new look Etsy Shop, We are SlowFashionBus.co.uk! Join our special mailing list at https://www.slowfashionbus.co.uk to be the first to see our new products and receive 10% off your orders online.
Slow Fashion Bus came from my idea of touring around the UK on a crazy-coloured bus, and showing people what they can do with their clothing. It is also about education: how fast fashion affects the planet. To support this journey, I display and sell my creations. This journey around the UK will happen, and I'm really excited to take the tour!
I am a mum of two boys, so I won’t be having fun making dresses for them. However, patching jeans is also so much fun and can be turned into an extremely creative task!
Handmade things are not supposed to be perfect! They are joyful and have their own character and personalities.
I make this clear in my online tutorials and live classes. Every one of my creations has their individuality and character too 😊. Even, dare I say, a little bit of craziness. This is not something you will get from mass-produced products.
I am a big patchwork fan, it is a big part of so many cultures around the world.
I work with different fabrics, I love natural fibres, but at the same time, I feel that non-woollies deserve a chance too.
Thank you for visiting my shop!
Much Love xx
Olesya
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Shazza on 02 May, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI absolutely love my upcycled twirly wirly dress! The colours are really more gorgeous than than the photos show! The fabrics are quality and amazing to touch. The workmanship is fantastic! The design is creative, functional as well as warm for our Australian Fall and Winter. This dress can be worn with a layered look or simply on its own! I love the way it is designed to fit a range of size and measurements too. Being made with up -cycled fabrics I know that it will never shrink when washed. It’s quite unique in design, making it an original dress and no one else on the planet will be wearing it but ME! Yay! What else can I say except that I love it! Communication was fantastic. It reached my doorstep in 2 weeks from ordering it, London to Sydney and it’s a beautiful garment, sent with some extra little happy bits too❣️
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Olesya responded on 02 May, 2022
Aww I am so glad it is giving you so much joy :) be ready for compliments too :) hugs all the way from the UK xxx
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Karla on 05 Apr, 2022
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely beautiful!!! Seller informed me about shipping, etc. It came so fast! The extras that were added to my order were excellent and so thoughtful! I can't wait to wear my beautiful sweater! I will definitely order again!!!!! Seller is caring and extremely talented.
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Olesya responded on 05 Apr, 2022
Thank you so much Karla, for your kind review, this is my absolute pleasure and I am so pleased that you liked all bits too :)
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hopeamandaabel on 25 Mar, 2022
5 out of 5 starswow. olesya went above and beyond to make me a custom hat - in a super quick turnaround. cannot thank and recommend her lovely work enough. so happy with my unique and wonderful piece. also came beautifully wrapped and was the perfect present
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'Roo' on 18 Mar, 2022
5 out of 5 starsIt's absolutely adored, what a great product that brought such a tremendous smile! I'm sure it will go down through the family for generations!
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Wendy on 26 Feb, 2022
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely Beautiful & so incredibly made ! She is so sweet it’s beautifully packaged & she even made me a matching pair of arm warmers !!! I’m so happy 😃 Thankyou Thankyou!!
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Carolyn on 21 Feb, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI LOVE it! Perfect fit and the customer service and quick shipping are exceptional! Can’t wait to get a spring/summer design.
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Olesya responded on 05 Apr, 2022
Thank you so much Carolyn, so happy for you!! So grateful I can share the joy with many people :) It fits you so well too!!
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Wendy on 16 Feb, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis sweater coat is absolutely beautiful! I loved it so much I came back the day I received it & bought another! Beautifully packaged and amazing detail & quality!!! I’m so happy, can’t wait for the next one to arrive!
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Olesya responded on 05 Apr, 2022
Had no clue I can respond to the reviews here. So here we go :). I am so happy that people appreciate handmade and small businesses more and more. I truly hope that this will be more common soon, so it helps art and creativity to spread far and wide.Thank you very much , Wendy, for supporting my small business! this means so much to me :) and also taking time to post your kind review :) .
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Shannon on 13 Jan, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI have been trying my all to support small businesses and also, buy reclaimed or re-usable items lately. Preparing for an upcoming cold weather trip, and me always freezing anyways, I fell in “Luv” with these sweaters on an upcycle group from the UK the sweetest lady makes! They came lightening speed to CA, USA from the UK… and I love the different textures and coziness these bring! One hooded button down with the cutest owls on the pockets and another with some of a pop of color and cowled neck collar sweater! Also her packaging! Confetti and tags made from old Christmas and Birthday Cards. A bag for each sweater of directions and care to wash and lay on the bag. An envelope of each different reclaimed sweater used, in case there is any tear or patchwork needed, with her handwritten note and communication in between. ☺️🌺
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Olesya responded on 05 Apr, 2022
I am so grateful for your kind words Shannon! And definitely, knowing that you are enjoying wearing these beautiful garments just makes me make more and more to make more people joyful and happy. :) Thank you!
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Jennifer on 28 Oct, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis is an absolutely gorgeous piece. The craftsmanship is top notch. The artist provided a cloth bag for safekeeping of the jacket and as an extra layer of protection for shipping. Truly top notch service. I love this!
About SlowFashionBus
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Just a usual daily task :) Measuring rainbows....
Upcycled with LOVE and our planet in mind
Olesya Lane is a founder of Slow Fashion Bus and her main mission is giving a second, more beautiful life to discarded fabrics and clothing by creating unique and durable garments. This is her way to share joy with others and promote textile waste reduction.
Olesya had her first upcycling project around 30 years ago – she took her dad’s t-shirt chopped it into pieces and made a top for herself. She loved working on it, and little did she know that this will become her passion later in life.
She spends ages sourcing pre-owned items from secound hand shops and vintage boutiques, looking for just the right items to make something new and beautiful for you to wear again.
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Olesya
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Thank you for visiting! Olesya is passionate about creating unique garments from discarded fabrics and clothes, this is her way to share joy with others and promote textile waste reduction. She puts a lot of love and effort into creating her designs.
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