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Behind the scenes: Upcycling a patchwork quilt into the the Appley Jacket
Filmed by Sarah Harris Films in my home studio and Appley Beach.
UPCYCLED COLLECTIONS
TABLECLOTH VESTS
DUVET DRESSES
PATCHWORK QUILT
JACKETS
BEDSPREAD BARREL LEG
TROUSERS
SCRAPPY SCRUNCHIES
Keep Collective is about cherishing the textiles we already have in circulation. By taking post-consumer textiles, which would otherwise go to landfill, Keep Collective is helping to reduce the waste created by the fashion industry. Making something unique and beautiful out of pre-loved and vintage, natural textiles is key to creating a sustainable wardrobe which is good for us and our planet.
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This Seagrove vest is made from a vintage hand embroidered tablecloth. It is a one of one. Once it’s gone, it’s gone.
I try to make my designs as versatile as possible so this vest could potentially fit a size UK6 up to a UK14 (depending on how much ease you prefer to your garments) but please check the measurements and make sure it will fit you before purchasing.
There are darts to add shape at the bust and the top measures 40” in circumference at the widest part of the bust and it has a cropped length of 17” (measured from the nape of the neck to the hem). Or 11’ from the armpit to the hem.
For reference I am bust 34”, waist 28”, hips 37” and I’m 5ft 6’.
It is a beautiful off-white 100% linen cloth with colourful floral embroidery and brass snap closures.
I kept the beautiful original trim along as many edges as I could, and used french seams on the inside for a flawless finish. As with all hand embroidered pieces the designs aren’t completely symmetrical but I do my best to marry up the patterns as best I can. The condition of this linen is stunning. It has beautiful embroidery on the front and the back. No marks or holes are present.
This one is a beauty, lovingly made to KEEP.
Worn here with my Bembridge barrel leg trousers made from a white textured bedspread sourced from a French brocante.
The Seagrove vest in a gorgeous upcycled tablecloth. Beige linen with embroidered flowers and foliage on the front and back. Bust darts give it a flattering shape and brass snap fastenings compliment the colour palette.
This Reversible Appley Jacket is an oversized jacket made from a multicoloured patchwork quilt with blue and white bias binding which I made out of a cotton duvet cover.
It is fully reversible, one side being the main patchwork which is the grandmother’s garden quilt pattern made in multi colours with a gorgeous yellow background and a baby blue stripe running along the lower half.
The reverse side is the original backing of the patchwork quilt which is a striking salmon pink cotton, but the seams are also bound in the blue and white stripped bias biding which makes a clean yet decorative finish. I have used of the main side of the quilt for the pockets just to add a bit of contrast. I have also hand sewn my Kc label to the outside of this side.
Both sides have pocket, of course, because I LOVE a pocket!
It’s an oversized fit and the sleeves can be turned up with a cuff. It could fit anyone from a size UK6 to a UK14 depending on how much ease you like.
It’s 27” pit to pit or 54” circumference at the chest.
The sleeves are 18” from the armpit to the cuff.
This is a midi length jacket which is 31” from the top of the collar to the hem.
The collar is designed to be worn turned up, which gives your neck added protection from the elements.
This quilt has a light/medium weight wadding so it make a super cosy addition to your transitional wardrobe for spring/autumn and for cooler summer evenings. Or you can layer up underneath it for added warmth in winter.
HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR GARMENT
This jacket can be washed in a washing machine on a regular cold cycle ofr30 degrees. But I would spot clean and hand wash as much as possible to avoid unnecessary wear to the patchwork. Air dry only. Iron on cotton setting.
The quilts I upcycle can be up to 80 years’ old and some are handstitched and quite delicate. But the beauty of patchwork is that it can be repaired by replacing the small patches of fabric over time.
Keep Collective was founded by Georgie Carter who makes every single garment from her home studio on the Isle of Wight.
What started off as a hobby soon became a passion. Shunning fast fashion and plastic ridden high street clothes, Georgie started making her own wardrobe from natural textiles found in charity shops and second hand outlets. She soon amassed quite the collection of vintage textiles and deadstock fabrics so decided to start making for others too.
Every piece is made from textiles saved from landfill. These garments are all one offs or small batch collections which honour the beautiful craftmanship of the original textile through a contemporary lens.
Georgie was a contestant on Series 10 of the Great British Sewing Bee. She now runs sewing workshops locally on the Isle of Wight and Hampshire and will be returning to Goodwood Revival in 2026 to run a hand sewing workshop.