'I used to work in marketing - now I make dresses out of tea towels for a living'

Have you ever looked at an old tea towel and imagined what it would look like as a dress? What about a pair of curtains from the 70s?

Well there’s one Manchester woman who can turn those fashion dreams into a reality - by transforming pre-loved charity shop items into bespoke garments and accessories.

Nicole Broad, of Ancoats, can turn any unwanted piece of fabric into a stunning dress, blouse or hat – and it all started with a sewing machine.