http://www.revampit.co.uk en-gb revampit.co.uk 2012-5-11T00:00:00Z revampit.co.uk http://www.revampit.co.uk/page8.htm#118114 Well at least the rain stopped today here in London anyway Just a quickie to say that on Saturday the 26th May I will be at the Rocket Pub on Churchfield rd in Acton to celebrate the Jubilee.With lovely little brooches to wear with pride and be stylish not naff as we raise a glass or two. My new patchwork cushions will be for sale for the first time we have a limited edition jubilee knitted bunting and other treats too.Hope to see you there. 2012-5-11 19:16:21 http://www.revampit.co.uk/page8.htm#116621 And so its now mid may and its raining but theres a hose pipe ban....I know we need to have one as the wildlife in our rivers and surrounding areas will suffer if we dont began to look out our water usage. So dont be tempted to just water the garden anyway. In this case every little does most definitely help.Onto ReVampt I am currently offering jeans into bags workshops.For 16310.00 per person I can show you how to turn jeans into ipod carriers spectacle cases amp small dispatch style bags.No previous experience necessary or a sewing machine or even the jeans. Minimum of 5 people takes just over an hour and you walk away with a finished item or two to boot.At your place or mine.Below is myself and some lovely people who took part in the workshop offered tothem for free during their lunchtime by the Chiswick Park Enjoy Work team.Email me at mailrevampit.co.uk for more details. 2012-4-17 17:16:48 http://www.revampit.co.uk/page8.htm#114949 Well that was fun Catch my appearence on the Alan Titchmarch Show by going to www.itvplayer.com search for Alans show and watch the episode for the 16th March. Short but sweet I am on there talking about cot quilts and reusing a mans shirt for the back of pillows and cushions the fastenings are all sorted by making use of the shirts button front. We also touched on my memory quilts. I will make a quilt for you using fabrics and clothing you have kept. The idea stems from a friend who asked me to feature her daughters christening gown in a cot quilt. One side is patchworked and the other has the whole gown on it. Simply stitched on so it can be taken off and worn again. A keepsake and family heirloom in one.Email us at mailrevampit.co.uk for more details.Watch the clip soon I am about 30 minutes in as it will be only be on there for 28 days.I also made the cover for the cot mattress which was in waterproof fabric and coud be used as a kneeler in the garden. 2012-3-19 20:16:27 http://www.revampit.co.uk/page8.htm#114776 Heres some images to tempt you to visit My Design Pop Up Shop organized by Zoe Brewer.Its based in Willsden Green 5 Queens Parade Walm Lane NW2 5HT.Just take a right out of the tube station and its a few minutes on the lefthand side.106 seven days a week until end of May 2012-3-16 17:20:10 http://www.revampit.co.uk/page8.htm#114773 Thought I Would share some images of the Upcycled Exhibitionat the Old Cinema in Chiswick with you.The space looks great and the owner has a real passion for Upcycling seeking out new designers and their work to promote and sell. Their website is www.upcycled.co.uk really worth checking out for all things upcycled.PSThe Exhibition runs from 1525 March 106 seven days a week 2012-3-16 17:03:58 http://www.revampit.co.uk/page8.htm#114486 Normal 0 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1behaviorurlieooui Style Definitions table.MsoNormalTable msostylenameTable Normal msotstylerowbandsize0 msotstylecolbandsize0 msostylenoshowyes msostyleparent msopaddingalt0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt msoparamargin0cm msoparamarginbottom.0001pt msopaginationwidoworphan fontsize10.0pt fontfamilyTimes New Roman Firstly I am taking part in an Upcycling Exhibition at the Old Cinema 160 Chiswick High Road London W4 1PR from the 1525 March. My Union Jack amp Martha cushions patchwork throws and denim wrapped shelves are all featured and for sale over that period and beyond. Secondly this Friday 16 March I will be on television appearing on the Alan Titmarsh Show. The show is on ITV at 3pm and I am in a short feature about Upcycling. Thirdly My Pop Up Design Shop in Wilsden launches this weekend and is stocking ReVampt goodies Pegbags Cushions and Lavender bag... 2012-3-13 11:20:55 http://www.revampit.co.uk/page8.htm#113662 This show takes place in West London at The Old Cinema shop. They feature vintage antiques and contemporary furniture and accessories. Our Patchwork throws and Wall hangings will be on show alongside our new Martha and Jack cushions. 2012-3-1 11:17:41 http://www.revampit.co.uk/page8.htm#112060 Reading this and following the link you could win a holiday.......As we have been going for five years we feel we deserve some recognitionfor all our hard work your support fabrics interest and purchases from us.We would love for you to nominate us as part of the Observer Ethical Awards 2012under favourite Retailer.All you need to do is click below are follow simple instructions httpwww.guardian.co.ukenvironmentobserverethicalawards2012Thank you so much ReVampt 2012-2-8 12:20:48 http://www.revampit.co.uk/page8.htm#110110 NEWSFLASH ReVampt now has some space to share with a like minded Designer. Our lovely Upholsterer has decided to expand and move into a larger studio just down the corridor from us. We have a lovely light airy studio with lots of natural light carpeted own entrance and 300 square feet to reorganize. If you are interested or know someone who might be contact Sarah on 07949 170381 to find out more details. Yes of course its value for money too 2012-1-10 18:34:44 http://www.revampit.co.uk/page8.htm#109709 For 2012 I am sending out good thoughts and peaceful wishes. Thank you to all our lovely customers over the Christmas period particularly those who sought me out at the Christmas Upmarket off Brick Lane. We were slightly tucked away but many people found us and bought up our knitted Bunny Slippers Christmas puddings baubles for the tree and handmade Christmas cards.For 2012 ReVampt has begun working with a company who produce crochet and knitted foods ethically in Peru. We were able to have some of the items out for Christmas and they went down very well. This range will be launched in July alongside a range of patchwork cushions made by upcycling Union Jack tea towels... First design is our home pageBelow are some shots of things which have inspired our new rangesFor your own inspiration see www.sewingworldmagazine.com. Their January features a fab article about ReVampt 2012-1-4 17:33:32 http://www.revampit.co.uk/page8.htm#107720 Heres our list of where we are this monthSaturday the 3rd December 2011 Boutique Market The Rocket Pub Churchfield rd. Fab child friendly and funky pub hosts lovely event where you can buy locally made items by DesignerMakers. Plus eat great food 12 till 5.Sunday 4th11th and 18th December 2011Christmas Upmarket Truman Brewery Brick Lane East London. Brilliant market packed with fresh ideas cool products interesting people all selling you their hand made or uniquely designed products. Come along and be inspired. Saturday 10th December 2011 Acton Christmas Market W3A traditional market filled with great gifts for family and friends. Local people selling items they cook makedesign and sell direct to you. A nice day out. 2011-11-28 18:44:16 http://www.revampit.co.uk/page8.htm#107239 I know its not quite Christmas but it almost is and to prove it we took part in the Ideal Home Show last week. Well done to the ten quick repliers to the Free tickets email we sent outReVampt shared a stand with Aarevalo and there was a nice synergy between the range of products we sell. Both companies like to look at things differently and see things differently too. Check them out at www.aarevalo.com Heres a peak at our lovely Snowman baubles cute Christmas puds and the dancing Lion Speaker from Aarevalo 2011-11-21 14:50:28 http://www.revampit.co.uk/page8.htm#103615 Well isnt this bizarre warm end to September fabulous. The long cool shadows and hot sun is making my lovely garden look amazing. What has also been amazing for me was my visit to 100 Design where I came across great companies doing great things that were eco friendly and inspiring.One such company whose words products and offer were fantastic was Ubico a Tel Aviv based studio who treat their city as an urban forest and forage accordingly. They were displaying quietly inspiring seats and tables made from many pieces of wood reshaped and lovingly finished into well designed tactile and moving furniture. I wasnt the only one who liked them they were part of the Conran shop must see trail. Their website www.studioubico.com is lovely too.Another smart outfit are refitting out the handles of old Bakerlite phones into speakers for your ipod or in fact any mobile music player Check them out at www.uncleoswald.com. Quirky funky and bang on trend to boot.These two really stuck in my mind I hope... 2011-9-30 16:36:02 http://www.revampit.co.uk/page8.htm#99404 Well what a summer so far and I dont just mean the weather Last week I met the Duchess of Cornwall at Banqueting House on Whitehall as part of the exhibition and fashion show celebrating the Design Quest project.A fab project organised by Kensington Palace Museum and the Princes Children in the Arts organisation that I have been working on since February. Going into schools revamping preloved clothing into new goodies. They were all based on fantastic items in the Royal Court Collection and going into six schools I worked with many young people to get their designs from paper to catwalk Check this link out for the lowdown.httpwww.princeofwales.gov.uknewsandgallerynewstheduchessofcornwallattendsafashionshowaspartofde255978640.htmlAs if that wasnt enough a fashion show at Kensington Palace featured an outfit I had worked on with a group of young ladies via the Clement James centre and some lovely patchwork screens What a lovely day the fashion show featured seven other dresses had the a... 2011-7-29 11:43:38 http://www.revampit.co.uk/page8.htm#94017 Well here we are enjoying a fantastic spring all gardens are looking fab but maybe a bit dry. At ReVampt we have been concerntrating on spreading our ecofriendly ethos through continuing to work with Schools and Community Groups on various projects. With Kensington Palace I worked on ReVampts first fashion project enabling a group of young women to design and begin to make a dress based on one in the Royal Court Collection. Given a fab dress designed by Norman Hartnell for Princess Margaret as the starting point we created moodboards made samples of various techniques that could be used built the dress from scratch on mannequins and are now in the finshing stages of making the dress perfect for a fashion show in July. This was organised with Clement James a community centre in Sheperds Bush doing great things for local people.This has lead to a fantastic commission for two screens to flank the catwalk for the fashion show in July which kicked off with a workshop at the Museum getting ... 2011-5-16 09:46:46 http://www.revampit.co.uk/page8.htm#86436 Well its a new year and perhaps my resolution should be to keep a more regular blog......So hope your holidays were good and you enjoyed peace love and happiness over the Yuletide and in fact do so all year round. I can at least say Happy Chinese New Year to you all as that was only the 3rd Febuary At ReVampt its been a busy start to 2011. Working hard on our furniture range including the upcycling of a found Lloyd Loom Blanket Box for Homes amp Antiques Magazine. Will let you know when it comes out. Its part of feature on How to....... with step by step instructions. At the bottom of this post is a peak at before and in the middle.Three Lloyd Loom chairs a lovely Louis 5th chair storage boxes and other goodies too are coming along nicely too. All to be launched at end of Feb. I am also working with Kensington Palace Museum at the moment on a great project.I am working with young adults in schools to help them produce clothing based on the Royal Court Collection housed there. At t... 2011-2-7 18:44:22 http://www.revampit.co.uk/page8.htm#82418 Hi there. Hope you are well. We are busy busy and busy Our shop is looking Christmassy with tree lights decorations and lovely goodies for your family and friends at this time of year. Come and see us any Friday or Saturday 106. We are at 50 Golbourne rd Notting Hill London W10 5PR. Nearest tube is Ladbroke Grove or Notting Hill I travel on the number 70 bus from Acton to get there. If you cant make that I am at the Christmas Market within the fabulous Upmarket at the Truman Brewery off Brick Lane every Sunday 105. Lots of great presents from handbags to cushions to flying leaf sculptures. The majority of which are handmade in the UK and sold by the Designer makers themselves. Wont mention it again but do have a fab Christmas and a lovely new year. In fact peace and happiness all year round for you all. 2010-12-9 14:20:33 http://www.revampit.co.uk/page8.htm#79540 Hope you like the website its done and all the new things we are offering are here for all to see. This has been done with the help of Brent Business Venture who I cant reccommend enough if you want some good advice on the setting up and running of an SME www.bbv.co.uk for full details. Of course now the consultant I worked with wants me to twitter........ Will think on as Christmas is busy time for us. I am in our shop Goodnight Vienna every Friday and Saturday 10 6 at Notting Hill. Plus returning to the Tearooms Market within the Truman Brewery off Brick Lane for Saturdays and Sundays 106. As I cant be in two places at once my lovely husband and fantastic mother are helping me out. Both places are full of lovely things to give as gifts to others or yourself for your Christmas tree for your home and all eco friendly too. See Google map links below for location I know some of you have come along to our workshops at the studio and we really enjoyed running them but until it gets warme... 2010-11-5 11:53:58 http://www.revampit.co.uk/page8.htm#77139 Am in the middle of updating the wesbite and am starting afresh with my blog. My previous entries have disappreared into the ether. So I will start again. My name is Sarah Baulch and I am the Company Director of ReVampt I began four years ago and am working very hard to continue what I started. ReVampt works out of a studio in Acton West London where we run workshops such as patchwork cushions for people of all ages and skills. We also do the majority of our making in this fab space. Its part of the Perfume Factory a 1930s building that Mary Quant also occupied at one point. Come and visit us at 140 Wales Farm rd London W3 6UG. We also have a shop in Notting Hill 50 Golbourne rd called Goodnight Vienna where we have collaborated with a vintage furniture company to bring an eco elegant twist to being green. Upcycling has never looked so cool. We have kooky opening hours but are definitely there every Friday and Saturday 106. 2010-10-5 18:13:02