Kelly Doust introduces readers to her wonderful world of reviving and customising vintage pieces, while bringing a modern and unique twist to wearing vintage clothes – Dita Von Teese
Oilcloth is ace
Oilcloth from the crafts cabinet
My no.1 favourite material to work with at the moment is oilcloth. It’s great for making tablecloths and aprons because it’s waterproof and wipes clean easily, but oilcloth is also fab for hard-wearing purses, bags and storage. I’m loving some of the retro-looking prints available, and having a lot of fun mixing simple polka dots with prints.
Here are my top spots to score the best prints: Cath Kidston online from the UK, Beezarr in Rozelle, Prue Trollope, and the Remnant Warehouse for simple polka dots (and who doesn’t love polka dots?).