Flextiles
London, England |
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Fran on 10 Jan, 2020
4 out of 5 starsVery fast shipping! Fun little bits of indigo
fabrics....wish there were more ! Have not gotten
to use them yet....hope to incorporate in
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Debbie on 15 Jun, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI love this fabric. I am very happy with the array of fabric types, weights and shibori patterns. What a great value!
I would definitely purchase again. And the shop owner Kim has been a delight to work with. Very responsive to questions as well. -
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MisraTR on 10 Feb, 2020
5 out of 5 starsInteresting, pretty, little pieces of fabric. My daughter-in-
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Olivia on 03 Jul, 2019
5 out of 5 starsLove all these fabric pieces, they are just perfect for my projects. One of them was just perfect for a bow tie.
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Sheila on 06 Jun, 2019
5 out of 5 starsThis apron is gorgeous, really beautiful. Thank you so much, Kim. I love everything about it and the fact that its also upcycled is brilliant! I do basketry and weaving with willow and other plant materials, so the range of colours is ideal as the occasional tannin stain (I'll try to be careful though) will just blend in! Its infinitely classier than just an ordinary work-apron but its really practical in other ways too (not only protects my clothes but also has enough pockets to help me avoid constantly misplacing my tools/glasses/pen), and I'm going to enjoy using it very much indeed. Thank you too for the beautiful way it was packed and the lovely informative letter that came with it, telling the apron’s ‘history’ and the process involved in printing it. This was an exceptionally delightful purchase!
About Flextiles
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Upcycled shibori cashmere scarf
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Silk ecoprinted with robinia and sycamore
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Shibori fat quarters drying on the line
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Shibori with onion skins and iron
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Upcycled shibori raw silk scarf
Upcycled ecoprinted and indigo shibori clothes and accessories
My name is Kim Winter and I live in London, UK. I specialise in upcycling clothes and accessories, turning items that are no longer wanted back into desirable objects.
How does this work?
* I buy items from charity / thrift shops, jumble sales, car boot sales and auctions.
* I overdye these items with indigo using a technique called shibori (sort of sophisticated tie dye) or I overprint them with real leaves by bundling them up and steaming them - the pigments from the leaves transfer to the fabric.
Who benefits?
* You do, because each piece is unique, one of a kind - I can guarantee that you will never see anyone else wearing exactly the same garment!
* I do, because I don't get bored churning out a production line of identical items.
* The charity shop benefits from the money I spend (and I visit a LOT of charity shops!)
* The environment benefits because the shelf life of the clothes is extended, rather than them possibly ending up in landfill.
Shop members
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Kim Winter
Owner, Maker, Designer, Curator
Kim's hatred of waste and interest in sustainability led her to start upcycling, creating one-off pieces by buying items from charity shops and overdyeing or overprinting them or using them in her felt making. She lives in London, UK.
Shop policies
I work from my home in London - no smoking and no pets.
I try to photograph my work as accurately as possible, but do bear in mind that colours may vary on different computer screens.
if you have any questions, just convo me and I'll do my best to answer.
If it's your first time on Etsy and you're not sure how to buy, read this http://www.etsy.com/uk/help/article/339
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalised orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
Returns and exchange details
If your purchase is damaged, I will replace it or refund your money. This is highly unlikely, as I inspect everything before I send it and pack it as securely as I can. Also remember that raw silk scarves are handwoven and that irregularities are part of their appeal. But if there is a problem, just send me the photo of the damage and I will arrange a refund or return.
If you buy an item and decide that it isn't right for you, please let me know straight away.You can ship it back to me, in its original condition and packaging, at your expense, and I will ship you another one at my expense or refund your money, whichever you prefer.
Payment
You don't need a PayPal account to pay - you can still use a credit card. For details see http://www.etsy.com/uk/help/article/361
Delivery
If you are buying a gift for someone else and would like the item sent directly to the recipient with a note from you, please message me and I'd be happy to help you!
Please note that I'm not responsible for any postage delays after the item is posted. Your item will be shipped from the UK using Royal Mail's standard first-class post in the UK or standard airmail elsewhere.
Deliveries to Europe take on average 3-5 business days (according to the Royal Mail usual delivery schedule). Deliveries to the US take on average 5-7 business days (according to the Royal Mail usual delivery schedule).
If you would prefer a courier delivery service with tracking, please contact me and I will provide a quote.
**INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS**
All duties and taxes are the buyer's responsibility when items are shipped internationally.
Additional policies and FAQs
By buying these products you are agreeing that you will not reproduce, copy, transmit, distribute, display, modify or otherwise exploit any of the designs without the prior approval of Flextiles.