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Dec 12, 2014
3 day Christmas SALE in Junk Shop from today!!!!!
Read more →10% off everything Jewellery from £10 (up to 40% off) Many items 50% off !!! Vintage items up to 20% discount Ask at tills for discount off marked price Merry Christmas from all at JUNK .....
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Sep 23, 2014
Back with a bag!
Read more →The wait is over and Sew Recycled is finally coming back to your local area! We are again teeming up with Recycle for Greater Manchester to give local people a chance to attend the classes for free - yes for free! Alls you have to do it reserve your place via 'free sewing class' on our website and enter which session you would like to attend in the additional comments box. We will be realising more dates throughout the week so keep your eyes pealed! We hope to see you there - you won't be disappointed! JUNK...x ...
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Jul 25, 2014
Beefayre!
Read more →Introducing our new products Beefayre! which are a range of gift/cosmetic products that only use natural, sustainably sourced ingredients. (No petroleum ingredients, sulphates, artificial colours or foaming agents). The packaging and glass is also made from recycled materials! This range is currently available in our West Didsbury store so do your bit for the bees and get yours! (beefayre donates 3% of its profits to bee conservation and research, and aims to encourage a deeper understanding of our connectedness with bees and their plight) Bee Happy! Junk x
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Jun 12, 2014
The Countdown to Festival Season Begins...
Read more →So we are well within the two week countdown to Glastonbury which kicks off the start of Festival Season for Junk. We are leaving for Glastonbury next Sunday (yes, we are going for 11 days!) and we hope to see all of your lovely people there. We have got more fabulous stock than ever, perfect for any weather conditions Pilton decides to throw at us! To get you in the festival spirit here are some photos from Secret Garden Festival last year! See you in the (hopefully dry) fields x
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Mar 31, 2014
Recycled Garments that are actually wearable!
Read more →Usually when you think of quirky recycled garments you'll picture something impressive, but pretty ugly and unwearable, like this... But we've been scouring the recycling encyclopaedia and come across some amazing pieces that anyone would love to wear, and we'd thought we'd take this opportunity to show you guys what you can aspire to create! These beautiful dresses have be hand-crafted from coloured card to produce tiered ball gowns Perhaps not the most logical of materials to use for shoes, but these converse shoes made from shipping packages do look pretty cool Some dedicated eco-warriors went as far as to...
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Mar 24, 2014
JAZZ IT UP
Read more →It is particularly common to up-cycle an old top by grabbing your scissors and hacking of the sleeves or cutting a decorative pattern into the back. Although it looks great, have you considered adding material rather than tearing it off? We've put this post together to show you what you can do with a few scraps of fabric or jewels! To create this look all you need to do is cut some strips of fabric - it doesn't have to be the same colour, or if you wish it to match, but have none spare, then consider cutting it...
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Mar 19, 2014
HAT TO CLUTCH IN ONE STEP
Read more →Now Spring is just around the corner it's time to ditch the hats - but no one wants their stylish fur hat to fester at the bottom of the wardrobe until next Autumn....So, we suggest converting your cool fur hat into a fashionable clutch bag, and all you need is a zip, thread, needle and pins...easy! Grab your fur hat, measure it and find a zip that is the appropriate length: We've gone for a subtle colour to blend in, however you could use a bright colour to make it more Summery! Pin the zip in place: Then stitch the...
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Mar 14, 2014
Not got the confidence to up-cycle on a sewing machine? We've got the solution!
Read more →Here at Junk we understand you're not all sewing experts, and whipping out the sewing machine to quickly alter a garment can be a daunting experience for some. So, this week's post is to help encourage recycling without the need of any machine! The reason some of our clothes remain unworn is because they no longer fit, need repairing, or they don't suit our style or taste any more. To overcome this you can: Look for shops nearby which offer repair and alteration services Wear clothes in new combinations and use accessories to give clothing a new lease of life, eg...
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Mar 04, 2014
TEE TO HOODIE IN FIVE SIMPLE STEPS
Read more →This week Junk are giving you a quick tutorial in converting your old T-Shirts into stylish new hoodies, and what's great is that it only requires five steps. Grab your scissors and lets get crackin' STEP ONE Measure around your shoulder (and under your armpit) and your bust and waist. You then need to create a simple sleeve pattern. It is easier if you already own a sleeve pattern, or alternatively you can use an old sleeve as a template. They are tricky to create, but it should look like this: STEP TWO grab your big old t-shirt and...
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Feb 24, 2014
RECYCLING PROS
Read more →This week we've been eyeing up how the pros recycle everyday items into amazing couture apparel. Check out our favourite five creations, from caution tape to telephone pages! 1) Crime Scene Dress: Police tape has been fashioned into "warning-wear". Caution tape has artistically covered a dress from torn table cloths. This costume took 50 hours to create! 2) Couture Plastique. This surprisingly elegant gown has been created from plastic film and bottles. The bottles are recycled into an Eco-spun gown, which has then been covered with used plastic packaging film and embellished with small circles cut from post-consumer plastic detergent...