I am so excited to have been asked to run a couple of workshops at the Edinburgh Remakery in May. This is such an inspiring and creative repair hub run by Remade Edinburgh. The Remakery is a co-operative workshop space that diverts valuable waste materials away from landfill through providing a community repair hub and second-hand shop […]
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Eco kitchen craft morning with Roobedo
Wednesday May 15th I will be helping to run a morning of creativity and sewing in the most beautiful venue Burmieston Farm Steading near Little Glenshee, Perthshire. You will make reusable plastic free everyday things including coffee bag scrubbers and linen bread bags – helping you reduce the plastic in your home. Materials all provided – […]
Pass it on week – Swish night featuring Roobedo
I’ll be heading down to Perth this Friday with my sewing machine, pins and tape measure, ready to make quick alterations to anything swopped at this great event organised by ZerowastePerth. This exciting Swish Plus Event is a one-off opportunity in Perth to spend an evening with fashion professionals. This is your chance to declutter […]
Basic Sewing Machine Skills Course with Roobedo
I will be running a further Basic Sewing Machine Skills free workshop on Saturday 23rd March, noon-2pm, in the Zero Waste Walk-In at St. John’s Shopping Centre. Booking through Eventbrite only. An afternoon of sewing – bring along your machine/overlocker for an informal intoductory / refresher course to sewing. Learn what all those buttons […]
Stocking fillers
It’s been busy in the Roobedo workshop this winter, fulfilling customer orders to ship around the world and also closer to home I’ve been working with local independent companies. Big thanks to Cafe Calluna @CafeCalluna for asking me to supply them with some gifts ideas for the washing line this Christmas. Lots of cosy arm-warmers […]
Coorie in this Christmas
New Specials section in the shop With the countdown to Christmas upon us, I’ve included a new specials section in the Roobedo shop, which might inspire you for gifts or be perfect timing for a treat. And there’s a few bargains on the sale page too. What’s so special? Not only is everything handmade here […]
Reusable packaging and everyday things
Latest evening class starts tonight – I am so excited. I am very much hoping we will all come away having made some beautiful things, but also have a chance to discuss things and share ideas over a cup of tea too. I am simply scratching the surface on this theme but just thought it […]
Sewing with Ruth
Evening class 10 weeks (£60) Wednesdays 7-9pm Pitlochry High School Starts Wed 19th Sept till 5th Dec (2 week break over October) Sewing class with Ruth of Roobedo, featuring a selection of bite-size projects which will include making re-useable packaging and everyday things with re-use and recycle in mind. We will use sewing machines and […]
Beyond the Bothy
Preparations are almost complete for this event. We will be open from 1 – 9th September, 10-4pm, daily (11-4pm Sundays) in the main street, Pitlochry. There will be a selection of prints, original drawings, ceramics, textiles, basketry, clothing accessories, homeware and lots more from myself and a selection of amazing Perthshire Artists and Makers. For more […]
Workshops
Roobedo workshops are designed to be fun and carefully structured for beginners as well as established sewers. The focus is on developing sewing skills and techniques to create constructed textiles, such as bags, purses, skirts, trousers, PJ’s, shirt dresses, duvet dresses, hand warmers and re-useable packaging solutions to name a few! Over the years, Ruth […]