Amy Gilbert | Artist
Amy Gilbert
Phone: +61 402 109 106
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23.01.2022 After a whole lot of procrastination (mostly in the form of sewing clothing!) I have finally put together a lovely little collection to deliver to Have You Met Charlie? next week. This delicious little fellow will be available, among others, in store at Regent Arcade and online www.haveyoumetcharlie.com #knittedcacti #knittedcactus #crochetcacti #crochetcactus #knitted #crochet #wool #yarn #cacti #cactus #succulent #succulents #succulove #handmade #haveyoumetcharlie #regentarcade #amygilbert #foldio2 #orangemonkie
21.01.2022 Hi folks, I will be hosting a few little workshops over the coming months where you can learn how to do this, or that. The first will be at the beginning of next month - Learn how to knit your very own cactus! Please share with anyone who you think might be interested, and like my business page for updates
18.01.2022 Want to learn how to knit your very own cactus? Well, you're in luck! Come along to my workshop on Saturday September 7th to gain these sweet, sweet knitted cacti skills. From 11am to 2pm at my home in Sellicks Beach. All levels of knitting skills are welcome. Tickets are $65 (+booking fee) which includes all materials to make one cactus, plus detailed instructions to take home so you can make more cacti, + snacks. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/knit-your-own-cactus-tickets-6 to purchase tix, bookings are essential as places are very limited. #knittedcacti #knittedcactus #crochetcacti #crochetcactus #knitted #crochet #wool #yarn #fibreart #textiledesign #cacti #cactus #succulent #succulents #succulove #handmade #amygilbert
18.01.2022 Some of the knitted cacti deliciousness currently available online and instore at Have You Met Charlie? #knittedcacti #knittedcactus #crochetcacti #crochetcactus #knitted #crochet #wool #yarn #fibreart #textiledesign #cacti #cactus #succulent #succulents #succulove #handmade #haveyoumetcharlie #regentarcade #amygilbert #foldio2 #orangemonkie
18.01.2022 Get 'em while they're hot! These guys are now available at @haveyoumetcharlie? #knittedcacti #knittedcactus #crochetcacti #crochetcactus #knitted #crochet #wool #yarn #fibreart #textiledesign #cacti #cactus #succulent #succulents #succulove #handmade #haveyoumetcharlie #regentarcade #amygilbert
17.01.2022 This lovely crochet sansevieria is heading to @haveyoumetcharlie? this week along with a whole hoard of new fluffy fellas #knittedcacti #knittedcactus #crochetcacti #crochetcactus #knitted #crochet #wool #yarn #fibreart #textiledesign #cacti #cactus #succulent #succulents #succulove #handmade #haveyoumetcharlie #regentarcade #amygilbert
16.01.2022 Yesterday's Knit your own Cactus workshop was fantastic! Thank you to those that came along, I love a good #crafternoon. My students produced some wonderful knitted cacti creations, of which I'm especially proud of George's prickly, moustached fellow, amazing work by a first time knitter If you would like to #knityourowncactus I'll be announcing some new workshop dates for the coming months soon, or, if you would like to organise a private #crafternoon for a special occasion send me a pm. #knittedcacti #knittedcactus #crochetcacti #crochetcactus #knitted #crochet #wool #yarn #fibreart #textiledesign #cacti #cactus #succulent #succulents #succulove #handmade #amygilbert
15.01.2022 Ever wondered what your cacti's guts looks like? I keep all the thread trimmings and tiny fabric off cuts from my sewing projects to be reused as stuffing for knitted cacti. When that runs out, I've got a basket full of well washed second hand cushion stuffing to plump up those fluffy fellas. Nothing wasted in my studio! #recycled #reuse #knittedcactus #crochetcacti #crochetcactus #knitted #crochet #wool #yarn #fibreart #textiledesign #cacti #cactus #succulent #succulents #succulove #handmade #amygilbert
15.01.2022 I have been dreaming about making a denim jacket out of upcycled jeans for literally ages. And, of course, have many old pairs of jeans stashed away waiting for the opportunity to continue their life as shiny new garments. After listening to this weeks @lovetosew.podcast about denim, and seeing @helens__closet's #jeanius refashioned denin dress, I decided it was time! The pattern is the medium length view of the @shopwiksten #wikstenhaori with a few mods. I halved the collar... width, drafted slanted pockets which are sewed into the collar seam, and sewed the side seam with slits at the bottom. I carefully unpicked about two and a half old jeans (one of which was a very wide leg pair of men's jeans with tonnes of usable fabric!), piecing them together for the outer. The lining is a combo of thrifted striped cotton and iron bark dyed old cotton sheet. I love this jacket! #shopwiksten #handmade #upcycle #upcycled #recycle #memade #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #slowcraft #slowfashion #ethicalfashion #ecofashion #refashion #refashiondenim See more
14.01.2022 So, I know I'm on the self-imposed-buy-no-fashion-ban, but, none of my winter shoes were giving me enough support, and after living in @birkenstock sandals over summer my body has been struggling... on my walk home from uni yesterday I stopped in at Lana Lang Shoes and picked up these beauties! New #birkenstockbartlett lace ups, my body is already thanking me #birkenstock #comfortablefootwear
14.01.2022 I have an exam on Saturday... soooooo, yesterday I cleaned my studio and sorted alllll my fabric. I also made this pouf! It's constructed from bits of left over fabric from other projects, some old pants and other bits I'd had gifted to me over the years. The filling is all the many other fabric scraps I can never bring myself to throw away but are too small, or too worn out to use for anything else. I used an upcycled zip which had been removed from an old piece of clothing,... and the piping is a length of cord from my stash covered with bias binding. The pattern is fantastic and free!!! by Closet Case Patterns (they have a great piping tutorial as well). Now that the procrastination is over and I have a clean studio to study in, I need to get stuck into the books #sewing #isew #handmade #upcycle #upcycled #recycle #memade #slowcraft #slowfashion #sewyourstash #closetcasepatterns #closetcasepouf #pouf See more
13.01.2022 Need knitted cacti? Soon to be available at @haveyoumetcharlie's new Brighton store, opening soon! Can't wait that long? Currently available online and instore at the @regentarcade store in the city #knittedcacti #knittedcactus #crochetcacti #crochetcactus #knitted #crochet #wool #yarn #fibreart #textiledesign #cacti #cactus #succulent #succulents #succulove #handmade #haveyoumetcharlie #jettyroad #brighton #amygilbert
12.01.2022 This retro fabric is freaking amazing, found in my mum's stash she originally had plans to make a shirt for herself back in the 80's. I made her a @marillawalker #mayatop (no photos, sorry) which left me with enough fabric to try out the #zadiejumpsuit bodice fit. Even though I lengthened the pattern at the hem by 2" it was still a little short to wear with most of my bottoms, so I added a little ruffle with the very last of the fabric. I agree with all the glowing reviews, thanks for a fabulous pattern @paper_theory #sewing #isew #handmade #upcycle #upcycled #recycle #memade #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #slowcraft #slowfashion #ethicalfashion #ecofashion #papertheory
12.01.2022 Just under a week left to book! Come along and learn how to knit your very own cactus. This Saturday September 7th, 11am to 2pm at my home in Sellicks Beach. All levels of knitting skills are welcome. Tickets are $65 (+booking fee) which includes all materials to make one cactus, plus detailed instructions to take home so you can make more cacti, + snacks. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/knit-your-own-cactus-tickets-6 to purchase tix, bookings are essential as places are very limited. #knittedcacti #knittedcactus #crochetcacti #crochetcactus #knitted #crochet #wool #yarn #fibreart #textiledesign #cacti #cactus #succulent #succulents #succulove #handmade #amygilbert
11.01.2022 Waiting for the train. This little guy and some of his friends are heading to @haveyoumetcharlie's new Brighton store opening later this month. We are so excited! #knittedcacti #knittedcactus #crochetcacti #crochetcactus #knitted #crochet #wool #yarn #fibreart #textiledesign #cacti #cactus #succulent #succulents #succulove #handmade #haveyoumetcharlie #jettyroad #brighton #amygilbert
10.01.2022 I thought I'd take some better photos of my new repurposed #wikstenhaori denim jacket for y'all. Stains and all! Worn here with matching thrifted viscosy fabric crop #mayatop and #winslowculottes @shopwiksten @marillawalker @helens__closet #handmade #upcycle #upcycled #recycle #memade #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #slowcraft #slowfashion #ethicalfashion #ecofashion #refashion #refashioneddenim #alteritaugust
10.01.2022 Slow upcycled fashion at its finest. This is my first go at the #hinterlanddress by @sewliberated, made from an old cotton blend sheet handed down to me by my grandma, with odd second hand buttons from one of my button jars. I'm actually quite enjoying the white, but I'm likely to dirty it up very quickly so will probably dye it grey or black soon. Top is the free #hemlocktee pattern by @grainlinestudio with hacked turtleneck collar (and is cropped as well). The fabric is a wool blend stretch remnant, again, from my grandma #sewliberated #grainlinestudio #sewing #isew #handmade #upcycle #upcycled #recycle #memade #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #slowcraft #slowfashion #ethicalfashion #ecofashion
07.01.2022 My new favourite everything! Patchwork hack dress sewn using patterns by Made By Rae - the #gemmatank (cropped) for the bodice and #cleoskirt (back piece) for the skirt. The ultimate stash buster utilising fabric found in my nana's and mum's collections as well as my own. I added two belt loops into the back seam in case I feel like cinching it in with a belt and in seam pockets... although, I think they are a little low... oh well... Inspired by my late nana who sewed all her own clothes and kept every little scrap of fabric for patchwork, my mumsy who tought me how to sew, and garments by @elbe_textiles (with help from my two doggo boys, of course!). #madebyrae #sewing #isew #handmade #upcycle #upcycled #recycle #memade #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #slowcraft #slowfashion #ethicalfashion #ecofashion
06.01.2022 Real or fake? #sansevieria #crochetsansevieria #motherinlawstongue #christmas #buylocal #crochetcacti #crochetcactus #knitted #crochet #wool #yarn #cacti #cactus #succulent #succulents #succulove #handmade #haveyoumetcharlie #regentarcade #amygilbert
06.01.2022 I made another pair of #ninniculottes, and I love them! It's really not surprising that so many people have made these pants... this is my third pair, made from some new textured lyocell/linen fabric from #spotlightstores (I shouted myself some new fabrics in the boxing day sales to celebrate ONE WHOLE YEAR of not purchasing any new rtw clothing!). I sized down to a UK 12, slash pockets instead of inseam, added 5" to the length, and reduced leg width by 2" total (1" off each cut pattern peice). I'm already planning another pair in some quite lightweight black duck canvas from my stash, with added belt loops so I can dress them up with a belt if I want. Bonus Vegas doggo in a jacket #namedclothing #handmade #memade #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #slowcraft #slowfashion #ethicalfashion #ecofashion
05.01.2022 Feeling really sad and helpless like most of you out there during this time of awful fires in Australia... So, I've been doing a little sewing to calm my mind. This is my third #zadiejumpsuittop hack from the #zadiejumpsuit pattern by @paper_theory. I just squeezed it out what remained of the cotton gauze from my last #ninniculottes make. Size 16, bodice lengthened by 1" at the shorten/lengthen line, and 4" at the hem. This is by far my most favourite top to make and wear #sewing #isew #handmade #upcycle #upcycled #recycle #memade #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #slowcraft #slowfashion #ethicalfashion #ecofashion #papertheory
03.01.2022 Real or fake? #sansevieria #crochetsansevieria #motherinlawstongue #christmas #buylocal #crochetcacti #crochetcactus #knitted #crochet #wool #yarn #cacti #cactus #succulent #succulents #succulove #handmade #haveyoumetcharlie #regentarcade #amygilbert
01.01.2022 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/knit-your-own-cactus-tickets-6
