Wednesday, 21 January 2009

‘Handmade’ chic has clearly landed...

Surprisingly, latest Ebay.co.uk figures show the most popular purchases on EBay to be ‘make it yourself’ fashion tools. Knitting needles and wool sales increased by 100% last year, sales of pins and pin cushions were up 200%, while mannequin listings more than doubled.

Credit crunch ‘handmade’ chic has clearly landed. To work recession chic without having to risk breaking a nail, buy wisely. Chunky knits and 1940’s style cardigans will make convincing, on trend ‘I made it myself’ examples.

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