2 May 2011

May Swap Shop @ The Britannia has been MOVED to 21st May

12 August 2010

Check out our Field Day Festival Photos

An excellent time was had by all at this summers Field day festival held in East London’s hipster-haven, Victoria Park. The weather (for once!) didn’t let us down and the swapshop & DIY fashion tent was buzzing with swapping, knitting, jumble rumaging and free fascinator making! Take a look at our photos.

1 September 2010

Fancy a swap-tastic Christmas or Birthday?

Mrs Bear is collaborating with Make-up Bear and Massage Bear to offer the best bash a girl could ask for. We come armed with a full pop-up swapshop for an eco-friendly fashion fix and an experienced make up/hair artist who specialises in the 1950’s oh so now “pin up girl” look and if that is all just a little bit tiring on your tootsies you can indulge in a full body massage courtesy of fully qualified Massage Bear!

Plus we’re fully mobile and are taking bookings now at offices, homes and other locations! We can even arrange an afternoon at our regular haunt - the Britannia. Email me for more info.

7 February 2010

Regular 1st Saturday of the Month Swap shop at Sally Bourne Interiors Workshop, Crouch End

After a hugely successful open day at “The Workshop” at Sally Bourne’s Shop in North London we held our first of many regular swapshops at this great location in the heart of bustling Crouch End.

Sally is also hosting various workshops ranging from basic clothing repairs, soap-making and bee keeping! Check out the website: www.sallybourneinteriors.co.uk

16 November 2009

East London Craft guerrillas and Mrs Bear’s swapshop join forces

An excellent crafty / swapping afternoon was had by all at The Old Queens Head,
Islington on Saturday. The festive themed crafting involved knitting, crotchet and
felting, open to beginners and the more experienced, it was a hive of activity whilst
Lisa dj spun some cool tunes!

It was also a great space for swapshop, with loyal swappers and new customers
raiding the rails for some fab xmas outfits! Check out the photos.
Looks like we may be moving to E17 after christmas so watch this space!

12 October 2009

Swishing studio raises over £1000 for charity Bliss at Twisted Thread 2009!

The new “Swishing studio” at this years knitting and stitching show proved to be a huge success with over £1000 raised for the premature baby charity Bliss!

We had a huge variety of swaps including some amazing homemade pieces and beautiful hand-knitted Aran jumpers. Swappers also had the opportunity to buy jumble items and take them to Barley (Fabrications) for customisation techniques or Sissy Rooney’s street style surgery for some cool spray painting! We loved the scull sprayed Sewing boxes!

The show also exhibits the work of up and coming textile artists as well as more
established artists. There was some amazing work on display, I especially liked the
work of trained tailor Susie Vickery, so intricate and original, check it out:
www.susievickery.com

30 September 2009

Wind away those dark winter nights learning how to sew with Dressmaker Bear

Dressmaker Bear is holding sewing classes throughout the winter. Classes will cost £10 per hour or £55.00 for a block booking of 6 classes. Maximum 10 people.

Click the pdf below for class breakdown:
Download the PDF

Classes will be held at:
The Gallery Cafe, 21 Old Ford Road, Bethnal Green, E2 9PL
www.stmargaretshouse.org.uk
For more info contact info@pennylatter.co.uk

4 August 2009

Mrs Bear is still on a high from August’s thrifty festival fun!

A massive thankyou to everyone who came to our “make do and mend” tent @
Field day and underage festival this year!
The rain certainly didn’t deter the swapppers and the occassional cross -dresser!
Check out our photo’s! We can’t wait for next year!!!!

> Field day Fesitival 2009 PhotoS

> Underage Fesitival 2009 Photos

17 November 2009

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