Recycled materials

One day my mom came down with a skirt in her hand and said would you like this.  I thought to myself, what beautiful fabric.  I wouldn't wear it as it was sewn like a potato sack (not flattering at all) and asked if she minded if I cut up.  She bought the fabric in Tubac, Arizona back in the eighties.  It is hand printed and dyed, absolutely fabulous.  The lining is form a trip to Mood Fabrics in NYC.  Wow, what an adventure that was.  I want to go back and with a millionaire.  The trim is just simply quilters tape and inside are a few felt applique flowers for a small surprise when you open it.  I love little things like that.  It always puts a smile on my face.  In all, my goal is to combine vintage, re-purposed and new in a funky fun way.

Bags, Clutches or Diaper cases maybe even a makeup bag

Here are a few zippered bags I have been making.  These particular ones have been ordered.  I used a blue / green theme for three and orange and pink (my new favorite color combination) for the last.  They are very versatile, all are lined.

Thinking blue.

These are lined with oil cloth which makes them spill proof on the inside, perfect as a makeup bag.

 

Perhaps a diaper case.  You can fit a bunch, and it looks inconspicuous.  Now all I need to come up with is the wipe case and pad.  I'm on a roll.

Good finds

My Mom and I have been looking for various trims and fabrics around her house.  These are few that I have scored.  All from Sweden, and they used to belong to my Grandmother.  I am so excited to use them in some new creations.

Putting in the snaps

The last step after sewing the bibs is to put the snaps in.  A chance to make a loud noise is always fun.

A dress for little Miss Freja

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 I decided to make Freja a dress in honor of spring and her five month birthday today.  Wow, I can't believe it has been five months.  It has gone so fast.  I never believed people when they said they grow so fast, but she really has.  The label said easy, but I am already putting a lining in.  I will keep you updated on the process.  It is so much work to make a dress, but it will be so gratifying to see her in it.