Thank you so much for coming to my site and reading my blog. Let me tell you a little about myself and why I started Team Sikel: I've always loved making things. Honestly, I'll give just about anything a go. Recently I've started sewing my own clothes, and whenever possible I use fabrics from charity shops. Though I'm always on the lookout for metres of fabric, or more often duvet covers, I've started playing with fabric from garments, using patterns so they're better suited to me. Here's a hack of Megan Nielsen's Darling Ranges Dress (dodgy photos courtesy of my husband): I made the dress (right) from two shirts my husband couldn't wear for work (left). They were cheap things from Amazon, with bizarrely stiff cuffs for the thin fabric, but they work well as a casual summer dress.
There's so much stuff produced in the world today, and so much ends up in landfill. I want to do good with my work, and after an unfortunate redundancy, I've decided to pursue that passion. Team Sikel (pronounced cycle) will specialise in creative reuse and upcycling. I'll sell things I make, but want you to have a go! I'll have kits for sale for those who want some guidance, and offer classes around Maidstone. My current product range is inspired by an activity I lead at my last job: using the waste products of a bicycle repair project. Punctured inner tubes almost feel like leather, and can be used to make cool stuff! Send me an email if you'd like updates on when new products or classes are available, or use the contact form on the home page. Or please leave me a comment! Is there anything you'd like to see for sale? Or any leads you have for places to hold classes?
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