Welcome to Act Two Handmade, where you'll find lovingly handcrafted accessories and ideas for sustainable living. I make everything in my Virginia studio with rescued textiles, upcycled scraps, and repurposed craft supplies.
What? How? Why?
When you take the time to upcycle or repurpose, each item is one of a kind. Using existing materials is fun and sustainable. Every reinvented item has a story. Maybe it was a vintage tablecloth...a scrap from a beloved quilt...a wedding dress...an item from a favorite hobby. I purchase new notions (thread, clasps, interfacing) when necessary, but everything else is gifted, thrifted, swapped, scrounged, or rescued. In our homes and wardrobes, we don't always need newly manufactured stuff. We have enough!
Special Orders Welcome!
Alterations Welcome!
Vision & Values
To create beloved items from unwanted material, and to inspire other upcyclers, repurposers, and reinventors to do the same.
Return or Repair
If you are not happy with your purchase, you have several options: exchange, return, and repair. For exchanges or returns, contact me within 30 days of your purchase. I will attempt to repair an item that is damaged or defective. I want you to be able to use it for a long time!
Donations
I accept donations of clean textiles and craft supplies on a case-by-case basis.
Cleaning
Yes, I clean used materials using the most effective and sustainable practices and products possible.