MAKE IT IN DESIGN ONLINE COURSES
Recently launched are two collaborative online courses with Make It In Design where Simion and renowned surface pattern designer, stylist and coach Rachael Taylor show you everything you need to know in order to get started in the world of Surface Pattern Design, Sewing and Upholstery.
STANLEY CHOW CUSHIONS
A range of iconic scatter cushions from Simion’s collaboration with renowned Manchester based illustrator Stanley Chow.
JAY & CO X TIMOROUS BEASTIES
You may recognise Jay & Co’s Jay Blades from the BBC’s ‘Money For Nothing’ and ‘The Repair Shop’.
Here is an example of a selection of Ercol makeovers Simion and Jay have worked on together, using stunning fabrics from Timorous Beasties.
‘THE FOX AND HOUND’ BY
GUY MCKINLEY
These brilliant cushion designs were created with Guy Mckinley after a chat Simion had with him, asking if he had anything that may tie in with his projects here at Reloved Works.
He said he had a few sketches of foxes in various poses in armchairs. Perfect.
DIVINE SAVAGES CENTA LOUNGE CHAIR
Simion had his eye on Divine Savages stunning ‘Deco Martini’ fabric for quite some time, so when this Midcentury Teak lounge chair by Centa landed in the studio, he knew it would make for the perfect collaboration.
CHARLOTTE JADE FLAMINGO OTTOMAN
Collaborating with independent designers and brands such as Charlotte Jade, means Simion gets to work with some wonderful fabrics to created quirky pieces like the Reloved ‘Flamingo’ Ottoman.
The painted hot pink legs set off this print perfectly (Gypsy the french bulldog thinks so too!)
RACHAEL TAYLOR CUSTOM JACKETS
Get your hands on an exciting bespoke, sustainable, statement jacket, a British design collaboration between Simion and renowned fabric designer Rachael Taylor.
This is a bespoke fashion service in which they can customise your existing jacket from a large selection of Rachael Taylor's unique, stand-out pattern designs as well as bespoke details available making the most of Simion’s sewing skills!
Support the sustainable fashion movement by transforming an old jacket into a thing of beauty all whilst supporting British design.
STUDIO FLOCK ERCOL JUBILEE
Just look at this beauty. Simion loved working on this one. The contrast of the colourful geometric fabric by Rachel Parker for Flock makes the beautiful wood of the simple, classic Ercol Jubilee frame really sing.
BON MAISON RAINBOW CHAIRS
These Ercol stunners were saved from landfill by the wonderful Sarah Moore for the BBC One TV show, Money For Nothing, and were brought to the Reloved Works studio for a colourful makeover.
Although you wouldn’t believe it now, these chairs had been left outside in a garden for quite some time, so were in need of some serious TLC!
With a little help from beautiful fabric created by Bon Maison, as if by magic this project was completed just in time for Manchester Pride in 2019, which made for the perfect way to celebrate these joyous chairs.
THE RECYCLED CHAIR PROJECT
Introducing the Recycled Chair Project, a collaboration with award-winning Print Designer and Stylist, Charlotte Beevor.
Charlotte and Simion both share a passion for upcycling and sustainability, so this chair made for the perfect team up.
Charlotte's stunning fabric design was printed by Fashion Formula on a beautiful Eco Upholstery fabric made from recycled Polyester. This wonderful print contrasts brilliantly with the simplicity of the vintage Ercol Jubilee frame, and the recycled fabric makes for a fantastic upcycling story.
Patternistas Parker Knoll
This Retro Parker Knoll Rocker was restored for the BBC’s Money for Nothing in collaboration with Sarah Moore. The stunningly bold fabric for the Upholstery was supplied by the brilliant Patternistas, printed by Panaz Fabrics.