The Make & Mend

The Make & Mend Soft furnishings, curtains, alterations and Memory items, all handmade from my little studio at home

I love a conservatory transformation! This lovely rattan sofa was in the garden room and the cushions had sun damage and...
20/07/2026

I love a conservatory transformation!

This lovely rattan sofa was in the garden room and the cushions had sun damage and had began to flatten and be misshapen.

I took to work and replaced the hollowfibre pads with new soft foam pads, and had new side and back cushion pads made to order.

The covers were made in this lovely coffee and cream textured fabric with matching Piped edges.

It's given the sofa such a modern twist and it looks completely brand new!
A lovely project to work on!

What a way to soften a room!My client wanted to introduce 2 sets of voiles to their large bifold doors in their kitchen....
18/07/2026

What a way to soften a room!

My client wanted to introduce 2 sets of voiles to their large bifold doors in their kitchen.

The doors are a beautiful addition to the room, drenching with so much light, but the sunnier days absorbed too much heat in the room, and the dark winter nigts felt too open and cold.

This linen mix stone coloured voile fabric was the perfect choice for the decor in the room.

Soft and subtle, a warm tone, gentle to touch, and a slight texture to the weave to add depth.

We added leaded deep hems to give them a luxurious weight and stop too much movement when the doors are open.

A beautiful addition and a lovely client to work with!

A modern 60s twist on my clients newly decorated hallway and landing!The walls were this lovely sage green, amd my clien...
15/07/2026

A modern 60s twist on my clients newly decorated hallway and landing!

The walls were this lovely sage green, amd my client wanted to add a pop of colour and pattern with a nod to the 60s!

This fabric was the perfect choice!

Bold but classic, and the tones matched the wall.colour so well!

2 new single curtains to the windows, and a recovered bench seat and scatter cushion covers!

A complete revamp all ready for christmas!

Hey everyone! Just a little note to say im signing out until monday 27th July to enjoy a well deserved holiday with my ...
14/07/2026

Hey everyone!
Just a little note to say im signing out until monday 27th July to enjoy a well deserved holiday with my family!

Im pretty sure i have handed over to everyone waiting for samples and awaiting deliveries,, but if there are any enquiries while i am away i will be sure to get back to you on my return!
☀️

Another reading nook transformation!Under the stairs can be such a useful space to transform into a cosy seating area!My...
13/07/2026

Another reading nook transformation!

Under the stairs can be such a useful space to transform into a cosy seating area!

My client had this boxing in already done but it was unused and she wanted to make it a comfy space to sit as additional seating to their living space.

We matched a lovely charcoal suede fabric to the woodwork paint, keeping the deisgn clean and smart -

The space looks so sleek!

Another boot room addition! This area had an existing pad which was worn and tired. My client wanted a really nice textu...
11/07/2026

Another boot room addition!

This area had an existing pad which was worn and tired.

My client wanted a really nice textured, hardwearing fabric with a natural feel. We
Chose this lovely heavy canvas, with technology to ensure it didnt get marked and stained!

The fabric compliments the grey wood work and tones in the tiled floor wonderfully well!

A spot of sunshine in this lovely large kitchen window seat! This window was framed with stylish blue aluminium frames t...
08/07/2026

A spot of sunshine in this lovely large kitchen window seat!

This window was framed with stylish blue aluminium frames to tie in with the rest of the kitxhen units - so this vibrant mustard yellow was the perfect choice!

Instantly brightening up the entire area and adding a wow factor as you walked in.

And even better - jts the good old trusty aqua clean fabric - so no concerns about those kitchen spills or childrens sticky fingers!

💛 Giving the garden the attention it deserves and adding some soft furnishings makes your outdoor space a complete exte...
07/07/2026

💛 Giving the garden the attention it deserves and adding some soft furnishings makes your outdoor space a complete extension of your home 💛

My client had the most beautiful seating area built, and required some finishing touches to make it a more comfortable and inviting space to entertain and enjoy as a family.

After choosing a lovely bold striped theme in the yellows and greens, we threw around some ideas of how to play with the layout of the stripes and came up with this wonderful combo!

They make such a statement, while remaining simple and classic with the bold lines.

They were a pleasure to work on and I very much enjoyed seeing the transformation today!

Introducing you to the lounge at This is a project i've been working on over the last 6 months, creating bespoke curtai...
06/07/2026

Introducing you to the lounge at

This is a project i've been working on over the last 6 months, creating bespoke curtains and cushions to this wonderfully designed lounge area.

The hotel has had a complete transformation and is well worth a visit! Their tag line of 'i wasn't expecting that' really does sum up the way the way the rooms make you feel.

Luxury, design and comfort all brought together in one.
The brains behind the designs is the wonderfully talented

This lounge area is somewhere to relax and take it all in, unwind and enjoy the peace and quiet.

I loved working on all the textures and trims for the scatter cushions, each one designed to sit perfectly on the sofa or chair they were made for, balancing colour, and pattern.

The curtains add a softness to the room, a drapery swag, dressing the windows and framing the view.

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