Win an eco friendly tote and brooch

**PLEASE NOTE: THIS PRIZE DRAW IS NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU ENTRIES AND LOVELY COMMENTS, WE WILL ANNOUNCE THE WINNER VERY SOON**



November prize draw!
If you sign up for our monthly newsletter in November, you will be entered into a prize draw to win a Candy Stripe tote handmade by Pouch

Also included in the prize is a detachable heart shaped pin-brooch made with recycled vintage fabric and golden yellow felt.

Perfect for taking to the shops to stock up on provisions. Also makes a fab knitting bag, book bag, gym bag, you can cram virtually anything into this handy tote

This is great opportunity to win a stylish and eco-friendly tote and brooch.




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The winner of November's prize draw will be contacted directly at the end of the month
We will also make an announcement on our blog

new listing on etsy: reversible mini messenger purse

This is a robust, eco-friendly mini-purse
Made with recycled blue denim fabric and fully lined with vintage cotton fabric in shades of pale blue, pink and green

This mini messenger bag has no visible seams, so it is reversible – making this two bags in one!
This bag is extra special because the top fastens with a stunning ceramic button handmade by http://www.seaurchin.etsy.com
Check out her fabulous shop over on etsy!



to view more photos of this purse, please visit Pouch's etsy store
Blue sky and flowers reversible mini messenger bag

New Tags

I decided to start adding little 'thank you' tags to items when they are packed up to go to a new home.
I made these using recycled paper cut with pinking shears (an old pair I use for paper, I have a brand new pair for pinking fabric).
I then punched a hole in the top and threaded through some silver thread.
The tags feature an ink stamp of the Pouch logo which was custom made by foryoo.etsy.com.
I am really pleased with the way they turned out and think they add a nice extra touch to my gift wrapping of sold items.

New: Bottle green recycled tartan clutch purse

Just listed in Pouch's etsy store, the first of a new range of Winter clutches.

This luxurious clutch is made from recycled, vintage tartan fabric
This is authentic tartan, produced in Scotland and is 100% pure wool
Made up of checks in shades of bottle green, slate grey and criss-crossed with white and red stripes

It is fully lined with silky bottle green fabric
It features a tartan fabric strap which loops through a brass d-ring and fastens with a velcro closure
Interlined with padded fabric to give this clutch a great shape

Tartan and plaid are very hot right now and featured in many 2008/2009 catwalk shows
Fun and stylish, perfect for Autumn and Winter
Treat yourself to a truly unique bag!

Bottle green recycled tartan clutch purse

More to follow in vintage wool and yummy corduroy fabrics, all recycled and eco friendly.

Daisy Green Interview

We are so pleased to be involved with the launch issue of the new Daisy Green Magazine.

Daisy Green Magazine was set up by a team of 7 women whose aim is to act as role models for those people who wish to live a more sustainable life, but without preaching.

Visit the online magazine to find out the latest news on ethical fashion, reviews, events and much more www.daisygreenmagazine.co.uk

To read our interview in the Green Room, please follow this link

maroon and white mini messenger bag

This is a pretty, eco-friendly mini-purse
Made with recycled corduroy fabric and fully lined with vintage cotton fabric in shades of burgundy and white



This mini messenger bag has no visible seams, so it is reversible – making this two bags in one! The top fastens with a loop over a brown vintage button on both sides

Comfortable wide strap which wont cut into your shoulder
Features 2 internal pockets to keep your mobile phone, keys, lipstick etc
It also has an external pocket made from the same corduroy fabric

Pretty and stylish, great for year-round use
Treat yourself to skillfully sewn handmade bag

Come and check out our handmade bags at our Etsy store

Vintage Find: Magic Roundabout cup

I spotted this small cup in a charity shop in Bristol and knew I had to have it! I loved the The Magic Roundabout as a child in the late 70s and early 80s (although I must've been watching the repeats from the 1960s). I adored everything about it, the characters, the innocent story lines and the wacky colourful world they all inhabited.

Created by Serge Danot in 1965 the Le Manège Enchanté (The Horse-gear Magic) had over 500 episodes made. It became a cult classic here in the UK when Eric Thompson (Father of the actress Emma Thompson) started writing & narrating the scripts. I know now that students in the 1960s loved the The Magic Roundabout for the underlying drug references (what was Dylan the Rabbit on?!) and the psychedelic backdrop.

But this cup represents pure, innocent childhood nostalgia and it's taken pride of place in my vintage finds collection!