reclaimed textiles
slow stitching
handmade stories
Every fabric has a story -
every thread brings it to life
Are you ready to value the old and give reclaimed textiles a new life?
What do we do?
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✶ hand dye vintage textiles
✶ create wearable art for you and your home
✶ Teach you how to create your own wearable art and homewares
✶ sell hand dyed textiles and kits for slow stitching and papercraft
✶ collaborate with other artists to create unique wearable art and homewares
✶ Commit to using reclaimed materials in as much of our production as we can.
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All of the textiles are reclaimed textiles I do not currently sell products that are new.
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Classes are currently running at Studio Inner west Leichhardt, Re_Place at Summer Hill and Good space Kingsgrove. For more information click on the events and classes link in the menu above.
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More items are being added all the time, if you have a custom order or a specific request please email me at fiona@fionart.com.au
Reclaimed textiles
Hand dyed textiles
classes
Revive & Recolor: Hand Dyeing Vintage Textiles
Give vintage fabrics a vibrant new life in this hands-on, 2.5-hour workshop using cold water dyes! You'll learn how to prep textiles, experiment with bold color applications, and explore creative dyeing techniques inspired by a range of finished projects.
This is a fun and messy process, so wear old clothes and/or bring an apron. Come get your hands dirty and discover the magic of transforming forgotten textiles into something beautifully renewed!
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Wearable Art: Hand-Stitched Bag/cushion cover from Vintage Textiles
Join Fiona from @fiona.rt_ for a joyful and creative sewing workshop where you'll transform reclaimed fabrics and household linens into a vibrant, one-of-a-kind bag/ cushion using simple hand stitching techniques. Whether you're new to sewing or already love to stitch, this 2.5-hour session will inspire you to see vintage textiles in a whole new way.
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Give Your Jacket a Second Life: Wearable Art workshop
Bring along a beloved jacket and breathe new life into it using beautiful reclaimed fabrics and slow stitching techniques. In this relaxed, hands-on workshop, we'll reimagine your garment using a curated selection of upcycled materials and threads. No rush, no pressure—just a creative space to stitch, share, and transform.
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Create cards for all occasions using reclaimed textiles
Get creative with fabric and flair in this hands-on class where you'll design and craft 10 unique greeting cards using vintage reclaimed textiles! Whether you want a full set of birthday cards, heartfelt thank-you, or a mix of holiday and special occasion designs, this workshop lets you personalise your collection your way. We'll supply a beautiful variety of reclaimed fabric, card stock, and embellishments — you bring your creativity.
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Every fabric has a story at fionart
At Fionart we believe in second chances. We create hand-dyeing reclaimed / vintage textiles, carefully sourcing fabrics with history and character to give them a fresh, modern life.
By choosing to repurpose and upcycle, we honor the sustainability of the past while contributing to a more mindful future. Our textiles are not just products—they are stories waiting to be told, with each one offering a connection to a different time and place. Whether you're looking for a unique gift, or a wearable work of art, or our hand-dyed creations are designed to bring a touch of history and creativity into your life.
At the heart of everything we do is a deep commitment to sustainability, craftsmanship, and the belief that beauty can always be found in the most unexpected places. When you choose one of our pieces, you're not just embracing the art of hand-dyeing—you're joining a movement that values the old, the reclaimed, and the beautifully transformed.
Reclaimed Textiles
FAQs
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Fiona runs classes at a variety of places. Leichhardt, Kingsgrove and Summer Hill you can click the classes button or look on the classes page
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We have a range online and bring a larger selection to a variety of craft/ quilt and papercraft shows around Australia.
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Shows for 2025
Craft Alive Hobart
Craft Alive Orange
Papercraft NSW
Craft Alive Gippsland
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With care, cold water and best with like colours or by themselves .
Care for your reclaimed textiles
Can be machine washed with like colours cold water.
Can be ironed
Do not to Tumble dry
If you are worried wash separately in cold water
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email me -fiona@fionart.com.au
instagram - @fiona.rt_