Some Things I Have Made

Whew! Computer troubles stink!  But I think I got it all straightened out and now I can get my blog back on track. In the meantime, here are a few things that I have made that I am proud of. I will admit that some of the photography is lacking.  

I really love this bag. I made it from a recycled Old Navy backpack (the pink part) and pieced it with a piece of vintage fabric (the blue). I think it turned out pretty cute!


A friend saw a bag in the Sundance catalog and asked me to make one for her. I actually found some very similar fabric and made a pattern quite like the one in the catalog. It turned out pretty well, I even managed to make leather straps for it.

This next one was made from a large piece of killer bark cloth. I got it at a little antique/junk shop in Charlottesville. I really, really love this fabric. I even made a shower curtain from it!

Then I made it into a zippered clutch.

Here is a basic tote made from a really cool piece of yellow flocked fabric. I think it used to be a tablecloth. I try to use thrifted and recycled fabrics as much as possible.

Same style, different fabric:

Same style but in oilcloth. I really, really love oilcloth. It's not terribly easy to sew with, but it sure is cute!

And another oil cloth bag. I really love this one.  Unfortunately, they are hard to photograph, because the flash always makes a reflection.

And another....

And another....

Actually, I haven't made any bags in awhile.  Actually, I haven't made anything in awhile.  The kids are home from school for the summer, and they seem to be taking all my time.  Hopefully, soon...