Seam 2 Rip

A little closer view.

I had been wanting to make a tie for a while.  I finally cut one out, and it has been sitting for a bit. I decided to go for it today.  It turned out fair. I can see where I goofed, and will do differently if I decide to make one again. I want to make a bow tie next. More sewing on the machine, and not much hand sewing.  The pictures turned out pretty nice. Take a look for yourself.

Here it is tied! ha

My first tie.

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Front

back

front lining

back lining

I wanted to do something with the last pair of 501’s that wasn’t a bag. Decided to go with a skirt. Thought it would be nice to line it. HHMMM….Well, the skirt itself wasn’t hard. The lining was another story.  After fussing, and huffing, I finally got it to lay correctly, but now that the skirt is done, I am not sure I like it. It looked nicer in my mind. haha.  I think the lining looks great.  The right side?  Still on the fence about it.  Anyway, here’s my attempt at lining a pair of jeans to create a skirt.  LOL!    This skirt is for sale. If you are interested, you can contact me at my email address. I am asking $50.00 or B.O.   Thanks.

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I tried to add some info to my original label, and I messed it up.  I made some new ones, and I think they are better. Here is one I put on the bag I just finished today.

New and improved!

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Started working on this bag a while ago, and decided it was time to finish.Sewed on the lining a bunch late last night when I should have been in bed.  Completed it today. I am pleased. This time I made a tag and stitched

Front view, using some beads for detail.

Rear view.

Patchwork lining.

My first hand made label.

it in the lining. I am really liking that. The pictures I took actually look pretty nice. See for yourself.  This bag is for sale. If you are interested, contact me at my email address. I am asking $30.00 or B.O.  Thanks!

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I received a picture of the sheer curtains I made for Peter hanging  in their new home. I have to say, I am very pleased with how they look.  Take a look for yourself.

Sheer curtains for Peter.

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I received an email with a picture of the hockey team attached. All decked out in their jerseys. How fabulous they look. I am so proud of them, and I only met one of the members.  Silly!  Check them out.

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I finished the curtains on March 7, 2011.  I called Peter to tell him. We made plans to meet at Pete’s again on Tues. 3-8-11.   We chatted a bit about the fabric, etc. He mentioned a possibility of doing some more work with the same fabric. He will let me know.

Check out the progress, and completion picks.  I am very pleased with the result.

First 2 panels using existing hem.

New casings, no hem.

One with new hem, one without.

Ta da!!!!

All done! Yipee!

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Got an email requesting curtains. The fabric is sheer, and moves around a lot. Normally, I would run away from this kind of project, but I was determined to figure out a way to work with this fabric.  I made plans to meet with Peter on 3-2-2011 to discuss the job.  I agreed to do it, and quoted a price. He was fine with the fact that it is hard to work with this sheer madness. If I have a really hard time, I could up the price a bit, with a 20% cap.  I agreed.

I have been playing around with ways to cut, and sew on this stuff. I think I have a way that will work. I just started cutting today, 3-3-11. I hope to finish the cutting process soon. I would like to spend friday sewing.

Check this fabric. It is pretty, but a challenge.

Pretty slippery!

The challege before me.

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The first bag I made turned out pretty nice, but I am not completely satisfied.  I made a second one using the ideas I had after making the first. I like this one much better.  Each one is unique, of course since each is made with a different pair of pants. The linings makes a big difference in the look as well. So, check it out.  This is for sale.  Let me know if you are interested. Contact me at my email address.  Thanks!

Crazy lining.

Second bag from 501's

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I have several pair of black Levi’s that need to be used. I saw a video on YouTube a while back showing how to make a laptop bag from a pair of jeans. I thought it would be interesting to use that idea, but put my own twist on it. So, that’s what I did.  I  already have ideas of  how to improve on what I have done.  Every time I make something, I learn something new.  Let me know what you think. Check it.

A polka dot tie!

I decided to add something to the bag to perk it up a bit.  Added a red polka dot tie.  It makes a big difference.  Liking it so much better!  This is for sale. If you are interested, feel free to contact me at my email address. I would like $30.00, but I am willing to negotiate.

Recycling Doug's Levi's

The rear view.

checkered lining.

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