crochet applique

With the recession killing off most of the high street shops in my little town, it was sad to see the last clothing store close. I hear the shop space is to be used though - as a Poundland! Nice.










However, for such a small main drag, amongst the pubs and curry houses, there are a surprising amount of secondhand stores. I love to snoop out a forgotten item, a lucky vintage find or a pre-loved prize. I like the idea of found objects and their life before. Being able to revive it and create a new life which echoes the old.

My latest find was this cute cream crochet cardie. Cardie? I know, I'm not entirely sure what it is either. It's not something I would normally wear, but for a £1, I thought it could be.


Turns out I was wrong. But I loved the texture and pattern of the crochet - so I chopped it up!












With some careful adjusting I have used a section of the original garment as applique detailing on the back of an ol'fave cardie of mine. Applique is sewing straight on top of a layer, to put it simply. 'Applying layers', if you will. By cutting away the back of the cardie underneath (only after the applique is sewn safely in place!) it creates a bit of peek-a-boo interest. Groovy.