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Island ReSpun Tas | Launceston, TAS
Transforming pre-loved textiles and recycled yarns into unique, handcrafted treasures.

Woven with history, crafted for tomorrow. Sustainable, mindful making on the island. I'm a creative Tasmanian, passionate about crafting items like crochet shawls, paintings, and other artistic pieces.

28/10/2026

While I’m recovering, I’ve been picking up a few things I haven’t done in ages. 💚

Upcycling is great for getting me away from my perfectionist side, playing with different fabrics and textures and just seeing how it all comes together. ♻️

I’ve also been getting back into my love of hyper-realistic art. This is our beautiful Bella, one of our past cats, and her gorgeous eye that I captured in the original photo. Her eyes could change from vivid green to yellow depending on her mood. 😻

I’ve included the original photo alongside my artwork, done with watercolour pencils, pencil, white gel pen and metallic markers. 🎨

A little bit of me, a little bit of Island Respun. 💚

25/10/2026

🦩✨ One flamingo finished, and the next one is underway! ✨🦩

My little beaded flamingo has had the embroidery treatment around the edges and is now ready to be used as a patch! 💖

Of course, one is never enough, so I’ve started a second one. Where will this one end up? 🤔 On a piece of clothing, most likely, but I haven’t decided which one yet!

I’m loving experimenting with beads, embroidery and giving old jewellery bits a new life. ♻️🪡💎

Watch this space to see where flamingo number two lands! 🦩💕

22/10/2026

Recovery mode: trying something new! 🦩🧵✨

While recovering from surgery, I’m using the downtime to have a play and learn a new skill — embellishing fabric with embroidery and beads.

Starting with this flamingo and an assortment of beads, most of which have been rescued from old jewellery. ♻️ Because why buy new when you can give old things a new life!

Still learning, still experimenting, and having fun along the way. 💖

Who knows what I’ll be embellishing next! 😉

16/10/2026

Surgery prep, but make it Island Respun! 🧵😂

I’m getting ready for an op next week, and apparently I’m going to need a collection of support pillows. So, naturally, I raided the stash rather than going out and buying new things!

❤️🤍 The recovery pillow was made from two pillowcases, with pockets for hot and cold packs (or whatever else I decide to shove in there 🤭). Even the insert from the green cushion got a second life, becoming the middle section, with the leftover stuffing used for the arms.

💚 The seatbelt pillow started life as a larger cushion cover.

💚🤍 The sit-up support pillow? Two pairs of pyjama bottoms, transformed into something useful.

And because apparently I can’t make anything without adding a bit of personality, I broke in my new printer by printing my own Angry O***y Club design onto fabric! A bit of colour with fabric pens, some final embroidery, and we have a very appropriate patch for the occasion. 😂🩷

Three pillows, a whole lot of upcycled materials, and a little bit of angry o***y energy.

Who knew preparing for surgery could involve so much sewing, unpicking, repurposing and giving old things a new life?

Island Respun: turning the stuff you already have into the stuff you actually need. ♻️🧵💚 ***y

16/10/2026

♻️ Surgery prep, but make it Island Respun! 🧵😂

I’m getting ready for an op next week, and apparently I’m going to need a collection of support pillows. So, naturally, I raided the stash rather than going out and buying new things!

❤️🤍 The recovery pillow was made from two pillowcases, with pockets for hot and cold packs (or whatever else I decide to shove in there 🤭). Even the insert from the green cushion got a second life, becoming the middle section, with the leftover stuffing used for the arms.

💚 The seatbelt pillow started life as a larger cushion cover.

💚🤍 The sit-up support pillow? Two pairs of pyjama bottoms, transformed into something useful.

And because apparently I can’t make anything without adding a bit of personality, I broke in my new printer by printing my own Angry O***y Club design onto fabric! A bit of colour with fabric pens, some final embroidery, and we have a very appropriate patch for the occasion. 😂🩷

Three pillows, a whole lot of upcycled materials, and a little bit of angry o***y energy.

Who knew preparing for surgery could involve so much sewing, unpicking, repurposing and giving old things a new life?

Island Respun: turning the stuff you already have into the stuff you actually need. ♻️🧵💚 ***y

11/10/2026

When a denim jacket, a lace top, a scarf and a nearly 20-year-old Pegasus cross-stitch come together… 🐎🧵

A bit of upcycling, a whole lot of lace, some unpicking, and an old cross-stitch finally getting its moment to shine!

Front and back, this jacket has had the full Island Respun treatment. ♻️😍

Because why buy new when you can give old things a whole new life? 💚 ♻️

06/10/2026

I took one denim jacket, added a sari, and gave it a whole new personality. ✨

A little bit of denim, a whole lot of gorgeous sari fabric, and plenty of stitching later… this jacket happened. 😍

Perfect for those in-between days, with the lightweight sari panels making it a great mid-season jacket without being too heavy.

🧡 Size 18
💰 $80 + postage from Australia.

One-of-a-kind, upcycled and ready for a new wardrobe. DM me if she needs to be yours!

18/09/2026

A huge thank you to the incredible Curly Haslam-Coates GC for rocking the runway for me at last night’s Redress Finalists fashion show and awards night!

The Amateur Adults category was packed with extraordinary talent. While I didn’t take home an award, being named a finalist in my very first year of entering is an absolute thrill and something I am deeply proud of.

I received so many kind, positive comments throughout the evening—including an audience member who shared that the piece inspired them to try upcycling their own denim jacket!

A massive thank you goes to the entire The ReDress Hub: keeping it circular team for putting on such a fantastic event. Being part of this inspired me to step right outside my comfort zone, embrace the process, and just have fun with it.

The Look

The Outfit: A three-piece design reconstructed from two mass-produced dresses and a denim jacket.

The Accessories: A custom skull cap and heart necklace, handcrafted to tie the entire runway look together.

Looking Ahead to Next Year

Showcasing accessible, adaptable fashion designed for real bodies and everyday versatility.

Championing alternative models and diverse representation on the runway.

Experimenting with eco-dyeing and botanical printing to push circular design even further.

Onwards and upwards for next year’s collection! ✨🧵🌿

12/09/2026

Fashion does not have to come at the cost of people or our planet. 🧵✨

We’ve officially reached the end of our Fast Fashion Facts campaign! Over the past few weeks, we’ve explored the real human and environmental costs behind the clothing industry—and the everyday choices we can make to spark positive change.

That is why Island ReSpun exists.

We see value where others see waste. Instead of relying on new, resource-heavy materials, we rescue and repurpose existing textiles—turning pre-loved fabrics into durable, one-of-a-kind handmade pieces right here in Tasmania.

Every repaired garment, every second-hand treasure, and every upcycled piece helps keep good materials circulating and out of landfill.

When you choose Island ReSpun, you are choosing:

🌿 Upcycled & repurposed textiles that give existing fabrics a meaningful second life

🪡 Handmade local craft created with intention, care, and quality

🔁 Circular fashion that values people, creativity, and the planet over mass production

Thank you so much for following along, sharing your thoughts, and championing the slow fashion movement with us. 💚

Choose better. Wear longer. Support local.

Explore our latest handmade pieces and join the circular journey via the link in our bio! 💛

💬 What’s your favourite type of item to see upcycled or reworked? Tell us below! 👇

11/09/2026

Slowing down fashion doesn't happen alone—it is a movement we build together. 🌿✨

We don't need a handful of people doing sustainability perfectly. We need a whole community making thoughtful choices every single day.

Here is how you can be part of the slow fashion movement:
• 🔁 Wear it longer — Cherish and rewear what you own.
• 🪡 Mend it when you can — Simple stitches keep clothes in circulation.
• 💛 Choose quality over quantity — Invest in pieces with meaning, craft, and durability.

Thank you for following along with our fast fashion education series! If you enjoyed learning with us, you can support our mission with three simple steps:

1. Follow along for more tips, mending ideas, and slow fashion inspiration.
2. Share these posts with a friend to help spread the word.
3. Support local makers who are keeping textiles out of landfill.
Together, we can rethink fashion, one garment at a time. 🧵

Together, we can rethink fashion and protect our planet, one garment at a time.
✨ Follow • Share • Support Local ✨

Thank you for supporting Island ReSpun and choosing circular fashion in Tasmania! 💛
Tag a friend who loves sustainable style below! 👇

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