I love to restyle jeans. This zipper bag has inside pockets, a wrist strap and a zipper closure. I hand embroidered one side of the bag and used my embroidery machine for the other...
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A squat creamer jug with sky blue glaze and white inside. The glaze has run down the sides of the pot to create an attractive melting look with brown accents.It features a pouring lip which...
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Three pewter Chinese coins hang with a sapphire colored swarovski crystal bead from the center knot of a silk ribbon.All of the silk ribbons I use are handpainted, sophisticated, and simply stunning...
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This past spring I became obsessed with a gray silk motorcycle jacket from Akris, a top European fashion house (see bottom photo). Even though the $3,500 price tag was lightyears beyond my budget, I...
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Like so many others out there, I am a thrift shop enthusiast. I like to get a good deal and I like to be creative. When I thift shop, I look not only at clothing, but at each component...
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"Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" Tote or PurseConstructed from vintage quilted denim, vintage navy and white cotton webbing, and a funky multi-colored hearts print on white background.Two bags in ...
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This bag was made from the leg of a pair of jeans and a remnant for the striped center section. I added a pocket from another pair of jeans on the outside and used the seams from another for...
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This pieced denim skirt is made of wedges of denim - some decorated with swirls of silver dots and some with swirls of irridescent colors. The back is pieced top to bottom (shown), and the...
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This mid-thigh length raglan-sleeved coat is made from vintage jeans and a blue and white batik. I embroidered the center back panel with ombred white-yellow-silver thread in an Asian...
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Vintage denim jeans have been cut up and turned into a little jacket. The embroidered legs are now the front panels, complementary brocade has been added to the sides and appliqued on the back...
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When it comes to handmade, it truly is better to be late than never. I made this darling little bag with an Amy Butler pattern and made a few adjustments. I had a hard time pulling the...
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Fabric wallets with a hidden zip construction & appliqued symbols for dollar, pound, euro & yen. Perfect for storing leftover foreign currency ready for the next trip, or home currency symbol...
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This is a very small adaptation of my original drawstring backpack design. Folks tell me that these fun little pouches are great for carrying all sorts of items. They are big enough for your...
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I handmade it using a cute beige cotton fabric with an adorable pattern of cows and piggies. I also embroidered the fabric using a light blue thread. For the inside I used a blue light denim and the...
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Here's another use for your recycled jeans: a hanging clothespin bag to encourage you to air-dry your clothing when possible.
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Combine a few choice fabric scraps with pieces cut from old pants to make a durable, cute bib for baby.
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Take a couple scraps of leftover fabric and use your basic sewing skills to make a custom cuff, adding whatever embellishments you like to personalize it.
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I made this messenger bag for my friend Christina. They were her favorite jeans that had worn out. The flap lining is one of her finance's old silk ties. Blogged about...
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I hand made this one-of-a-kind bag using soft blue and beige denim cotton fabric with a flower relief. To give the bag more shape I quilted the inside using a cotton floral fabric in light blue. It...
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I made the wallet using some recycle blue jean and some batik cotton fabric as well. Inside has two pockets maybe for some credit cards or money and at the back of the wallet you will find another...
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