Lately I’ve been getting the urge to make a costume dress. Whatever for? To wear on the trolley and get my picture taken. [If I ever do this I will blog about it. You can be sure of that!] Silly, I know with all the myriad other things I could sew. Still when I [...]
Posts Tagged ‘sewing’
Mrs. Sew and Sew
Today I come before you to reveal the secret identity of this table/chest of drawers. It’s actually a sewing desk with storage and it’s very cool/awesome/neat/whatever word you prefer. My sewing machine is easily tucked away in this cupboard where it is surrounded by wood and protected from flying objects or spilled drinks. Not that [...]
Have a Heart Jean Bag
This casual style Jendi Jean Bag is made from a pair of Candies Capris. 15 inches wide at the top. Approx. 9 inches deep. 1 inside pocket, 5 outside, and you can hide something between the liner and purse by using the front zipper. Selling for $22.00 + S & H. Click on the pictures [...]
Turquoise Button Bag
This is a white pair of Levi’s upcycled into a small bag. Almost eleven inches wide, this bag is lined with a blue polyester material. It closes with a snap at the top of the six inch deep bag. The outside pockets are all usable and you could hide something in between the lining and [...]
Itty Bitty Butterfly Bag
You can own this small bag for $15.00 + shipping. It used to be a baby’s Old Navy jean skirt for size 6-12 months. Lined with a handkerchief and closed with a snap this bag measures approx. 10 inches wide by 6 inches deep with handles 5 1/2 inches away from the bag. There are [...]
Stick With Me Please
To all my regular readers: That big number in your feed reader doesn’t mean that I have suddenly been more prolific in my writings. I’m writing a post and link for each Jendi Jean Bag that I have available for sale. The boutique where I sold my bags is closing and possibly opening in a [...]
Lightning Bolt Jendi Jean Bag
This black & white bag was suggested by Bridget and is available for $25.00 + shipping. It is made from a pair of Gap capris size 2. [Size 2!? No, they weren't mine. LOL] The top is about 14 inches wide and closes with a black zipper. The bag is approx. 8 1/2 inches deep [...]
First Jean Bag
This bag made from a Paris Blues Jean Skirt is available for sale for $11.00 plus shipping. That is a discount price because this is the first Jendi Jean Bag that I made. I have improved with each one I’ve made. No brag, just fact. The straps are 9 1/2 inches from the top of [...]
I Always Liked Matching Clothes
The challenge: Make 3 pairs of culottes for my 3 yo, 2yo, and I with 3 yards of material. The verdict: After an hour and a half of trying 3 different patterns…and lots of sighing…it just couldn’t be done. The resolution: Make a skirt for me and culottes for the girls. We wore them a [...]
Nap On the Lawn Anyone?
Welcome! Another week has flown by and it’s time for Show & Tell at Kelli’s. Today I’m showing my king size bedspread/quilt. No, I don’t sleep in the yard, but the light is much better outside. I designed it. My Mom sewed it. The hardest part was making sure that both sides stayed smooth when [...]
