BAGS AND MORE

Still working hard in the Studio.  I'm on fire!

First a little opera bag, Just Enuf, in a blue on blue stripe upholstery fabric. 

Next some travel tissue holders. Made some out of cottony fabrics and then, after one of those light-bulb moments, from t-shirts with lettering. So fun.

I had some wonderful fabric with boots printed on it that I used with some denim to make a large bag. I call it Boot Scootin'. It, of course, has roomy pockets inside. 

I found a really pretty jacket at a church garage sale last weekend, fully embroidered denim with an embroidered trim. It became a really cute bag.

I've purchased three vintage double knits. Really wild prints. I mean, wild. I bought them to make some funky, retro bags. Made my first one, complete with tassel fringe and a big denim bow. Can you say Boho Retro.

UNLEASHED

Still busy in the studio. My new bag is called "Unleashed".  It's a maroon bag with colorful stripes of gold, hot pink and green. These stripes are made from webbing.  Webbing that was originally pet leashes, hence the name. They had printing on one side which didn't show from the other, so I used them to jazz up my bag. I sewed two of them together to make the strap.  Clever, yes? Yes.  Waste not, want not, and I want not to waste.

STILL ROLLING ALONG

I'm still creating. Tried something really different this time. Mixed media of sorts. Man's suit coat + decorative handkerchief + another man's suit + thread painting + raw edges + geometric = the new bag.










Of course it includes lots of pockets on the inside. Also, a wide tab Velcro closure.

JACKET UPCYCLE PART 2

Remember the bag from yesterday, navy and white check, quilted, made from a homemade jacket? Today I made another bag from it, from the back of the jacket.

As before, I requilted the fabric. This time I opted to decorate it myself with lacy flowers and red buttons, both of which (I must confess) came from my recent trash-pickin' adventure. I lined it in red and used a red print for the pockets. Inserted a zipper closure. I'm happy with the finished product.

ON A ROLL

Voila! Another bag. I'm on fire.

I saw a jacket, homemade. And that's a compliment to its creator. Very well constructed. Beautiful workmanship.  With some really cool flowers on it. I originally planned to remove the flowers and use them on something else, but they were constructed on the garment itself. Not constructed and added to it. So, I used the front of the jacket to make my bag.  I had to do a little requilting on it as it was quilted to the batting with no backing.  I didn't want to run it through my machine that way, fearing the batting would catch in the feed dogs, so I added a backing and requilted it. It took a little bit of time, but I figure it prevented a lot of aggravation, so all's well.

I lined it with a floral print with four roomy pockets. Gotta have those pockets. I'm really happy with how it turned out.

MY WAY

I've been so busy reconfiguring my studio, I haven't been creating. Not good. I did, however, try making my version of a Pinterest item, the tee shirt necklace.  I added some wooden rings for interest.  Here's what it looks like.  I kind of like it.  No. I like it a lot.

ToteATee 2

Show everyone how you really feel and say it in such a cool way with this chocolate, fringed ToteATee, which sports a shoulder strap, tie closure with beads and striped pocketed (4 open pockets) lining. This ToteATee measures at 15x9 (sans fringe) and sells for $13.95. It's model no. TAT2.

ToteATee 1

It's a tote. It's a tee. No. It's a ToteATee. And it's fringy, fringy. This brown, dual screen printed (front and back) bag sports a tie closure with wood beads, a shoulder strap, and a yummy floral lining. It measures at 15"x9" (bag size, sans fringe). Grab this ToteATee, item number TAT1, for $13.95.

PLOOMERS 3 - SOLD

It's hippy, dippy time. Can you say "tie dye". I knew you could. Now flash the peace sign and smile. Have an urge now to wear a daisy headband? Not necessary. You can enjoy Ploomers 3 without all that. Made from a tie-dyed pair of jeans (yes, they were already tie-dyed when I found them), the Ploomers 3 bag is embellished with a crocheted heart and flower, crocheted lace, buttons and beads. No pockets needed inside with its pink/purple plaid lining, as it's teeming with pockets on the outside, front and back, and sporting the YAYAMADE tag above the right rear pocket. This fun retro bag measures at 15" wide at the top, 19" at the bottom, and is 9" high; has a velcro closure, and colorful webbing shoulder strap. Yes, this is a one-of-a-kind bag from our Green Line, item #PL3, and it is SOLD.

TWOFER 1

Split personality. That's what Twofer offers you. Two bags. Not just one -- two. Twofer is reversible, so you get two bags for the price of one.

First a wonderful blue and white floral bag with outside zipper pocket on one side and four open pockets on the other, lined with yellow and white floral with a inside zipper pocket and two open pockets, plus a pen pocket.

Second the yellow and white floral becomes your second bag with an outside zipper pocket on one side and two open pockets on the other, plus a pen pocket, and lined in blue and white floral with an inside zipper pocket and four open pockets. Funny how that works!

Twofer is a one-of-a-kind bag from our Green Line and measures at 16"Wx9"H. Plenty of room in "both bags". It's white tie closure boasts yellow and white beads. It's model no. TWO1 and sells for 29.95.

VEST TOTE 3

Here's another clever little Vest Tote, made from a man's suit vest, making it part of our Green Line. I added some silver flower buttons to glam it up a bit; so, now it's a one-of-a-kind bag. It's lined in black. These Vest Tote is a dark, dark, navy blue pin stripe -- almost black. The front and back of the Vest Tote sport a small watch pocket. You can carry this vest tote and be all business and all fun at the same time. The tote portion measures at 9"x12"; entire height, with handle is 23". It's model no. VT3 and sells for $10.95.

BIG HOBO 3

The Big Hobo is my favorite bag. And this one is a "shining" example. Take a peek. The pale gray, textured fabric exterior makes for an elegant look, yet this beauty can be worn with jeans and flip flops on your most casual day. The shiny chrome buckle tab closure just tops off an already fashionable bag and cries for attention. Look at me! Look at me! Inside is a gray lining highlighted with pastel dots of pink, green, blue, orchid, and a large zipper pocket. The shoulder strap is long enough that you can wear this wonderful bag over your shoulder or across your body on those long shopping days. This is a one-of-a-kind bag from our Green Line. It's model number BH3 and sells for $31.95.

BIG HOBO 2 - SPECIAL ORDER - SOLD

I got a special order to make a bag just like one I had made for a Christmas gift. Since I don't make two bags alike, I changed it up a bit, and Voila! A smart-looking, sophisticated bag that will go anywhere. Dressy or with jeans. The textured exterior is rugged and fashionable, topped off with a large buckle, reminiscent of the Eighties. Look inside this chic bag, and WOW! You find a colorful floral lining with a large zipper pocket. Your chic is complete! This one-of-a-kind bag has shoulder straps suspended from wooden rings, (nothing else would do), and closes with the weighted buckle tab closure. It's spoken for. SOLD. But don't cry. There will be more of this model to come.

SUITZU 5

And this little bag is ALL BUSINESS! Also, in black pin-stripe, it’s "professional" inside and out. And pockets, did I mention "pockets." Outside you’ll find a deep pocket and a wide pocket. Inside, the lining is made from a maroon print with 3 open roomy pockets, plus 2 pen/pencil pockets so you won’t have to dig for something to write with when taking your next order or making your shopping list. This is another one-of-a-kind bag from our Green Line, which has a shoulder strap, a velcro tab closure, and measures at 10x9. It’s model number SU5 and sells for $19.95. (click on image for larger view)

SUITZU 4

Here’s another bag that means business, and this one means it through and through. Also, in black pin stripe, this little number has a deep outside pocket. Inside you’ll find a maroon print lining with a large zipper pocket. SuitzU4 is a one-of-a-kind bag from our Green Line, has a shoulder strap, velcro tab closure, and measures at 9x9. It’s model number SU4 and sells for $18.95.

SUITZU 3

This little bag means business! In black pin-stripe, it says, "You’re a professional," and sports a deep outside pocket. But, lo and behold, look inside and it shows the softer side of you, with a gorgeous burgandy Asian print lining. SuitzU3, another one-of-a-kind from the Green Line, measures at 8x11, has a shoulder strap and velcro-tab closure. It’s model number SU3, and sells for $17.95.

VEST TOTE 2

Olive green doesn't mean drab when it's covered with colorful embroidered flowers. This clever Vest Tote will turn heads while you shop and hold lots of goodies. It's another one-of-a-kind bag from the Green Line. Refer to model number VT2, $10.95.

VEST TOTE 1

Shop in style with this Vest Tote on your arm. This clever tote in patriotic patchwork of red, white and blue is roomy and will definitely be a conversation starter -- a one-of-a-kind bag from our Green Line. It's model number VT1 and sells for $10.95.