Seam 2 Rip

I like to make new things from old things. Recycling is something I have done as long as I can remember. Way before it was fashionable, and earth friendly.  I have a pair of green khaki’s that have wonderful pockets, and I wanted to use them. I decided a bag was in order. I like to make totes. They are easy for me, and I see results quickly. No one can have too many totes! Now that you pay for bags in the stores, totes in the car is a must!

Green khaki’s with fabulous pocket!

Finished bag.

Purple lining.

Jeffery has been after me to make a vest for him for quite a while. He is tall and slender, and finding clothing off the rack is difficult. I agreed, but not without a prototype. I made two, and finally with his help adjusting, I came up with the right pattern.

He picked a suiting fabric, and a contrasting gray lining fabric. I don’t like the lining fabric. It is slippery, and not easy to work with, but I figured it out, and the end result is very nice. I stitched the one remaining button, and a label on the lining. Looks good!  I am sure Jeff will like it as much as I do! 

A year or so ago, I was making infinity scarves like a crazy person. I slowed my jets on them after a while because I figured folks were tired of seeing them.  Well, I recently

decided to make a few more, and I am pleased with the results.

Tina purchased a kit for a quilt. It was strips of “Ultra Cuddle”. I usually run, if someone asks me to work with it, but I decided to give it a shot.  It is very slippery, and sheds quite a bit.  I used my walking foot, and it helped, but still had to take stitching  out more than I like. 2 layers of slippage, one of batting, and satin blanket binding completed the task.  I think Isabella will like it. 

I have made hats for little ladies, but not one for grown up ladies.  I decided to give it a try, and see if they are something I want to do more often. They are a little tricky, and of course I don’t follow the instructions. I like to put my own spin on them, and make them reversible.  Two hats in one. Double duty!

Initially, I wasn’t thrilled with this, but now that I have stepped back, and taken photos, I like it.  I don’t like it on me, but someone might like it. It was an experiment. 

Andrea found a sheet in a second hand store she would like to have made into a duvet cover. A smaller, lap sized.   As luck would have it, the sheet is the perfect size folded in half. I used the original border, and some of the excess fabric to make ties for the bottom.