BUSINESS ROMANCE

The hits just keep coming. I'm still creating here in Oak Cloister Studio and my latest creation took on a surprising twist in the process.  I made a basic ploomer (bloomers + purse = ploomer). I used a pair of slacks from a man's suit.  Once I sewed up the basic ploomer from the slacks, it was blah. I tried using a tie as a belt with a decorative flair, but it didn't do anything for me. So I said, "What if ...  So many things happen when I get into What-If mode. So many happy things. So, I What-Iffed my way to some gorgeous crocheted lace. Beyond gorgeous. It's stunning. I rescued it from a linen piece that was beyond repair, horribly stained. The crochet trim was, however, in wonderful shape.  And here's the result. I even constructed a little flower to top it all off. I'm loving it.

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.

UNO, DOS, TRES

Been busy again. Have completed three bags.

First: another Zippidy Doo Da bag, this time using pastel colored zippers. I have to admit that this is my favorite. It's time consuming to  make, but so worth it. It's really a fun, good-looking bag. Lots of pockets inside.



Next, my go at a little romance. I used vintage doilies, lace and button, along with a flower I made from a man's suit coat. I then built around the motif to make the bag a reasonable size. I do believe I have succeeded in the romance department with this one, plus it's practical with four roomy pockets inside. Gotta love it. Here's a close-up of the insert.



Finally a quickie tote. I found a wonderful table runner that begged to go home with me and morph into a Yayamade bag. I had to do it. It was only a dollar. It's a basic lined tote with a hint of patriotism, only with a pink tinge. Pink, white and blue. How fun is that!