Monday, September 21, 2009

Bag-O-Holic Bag Swap: See My Progress


I have just picked out my fabrics and settled on a design. I decided (as I can NEVER do anything the easy way) to use No pattern and just make it all up as I go! I use this technique For most of my projects but never a bag/purse.etc... so I am quite excited to see the result. My best work comes when I just start cutting and sewing.
My Swap partner has much of the same taste as I do the only important difference is that I prefer a more elegant style (wanting to be the cool looking mom) and she prefers a more relaxed style. It is not the same as when you create a design for a client, then they directly choose all the colors, style and hardware. for this swap you get a basic idea of what they like, love and Hate, then you take it from there. I wish clients were that easy!

OK Photos in the next two day Promise.

VannaD
& Check out the Swap Host @ www.madebypetchy.blogspot.com


Sunday, September 13, 2009

50+ Ways to Up/Recycle old jeans *Skill Level* Super Easy - Advanced Beginer

I will be adding to this list as the days go by then when I reach 50+ I welcome any reader to pick one or more that you would like to see a tutorial on. I will then take the top 10 work on each project and bring you 10 new tutorials.

Vanna D

1. Kids size Jeans from Adult size jeans
2. Rag Quilts
3. Jean pockets to cover rips & mends in jeans (#1 with my kids)
4. Appliques
5. Skirt
6. Bags/Purses
7. Floor Rugs
8. Oven Mitts
9. Vest
10. Apron
11. Repair rips or holes with Aplique
12. Add band or ruffle att bottom to add length
13. Make a doggie bed
14. Cover books, or notebooks
15. Shoe makeover
16. Craft, sewing, or locker orginizer
17. Binding
18. Upholstered  Headboard
19. Belt
20. Leash
21. Purse or bag batting for stiffness and stability
22. Doll clothes
23. Pet toys
24. Pet Clothes
25.Yoga/workout mat bag
26. COMING SOON

Enjoy these photos I Googled All made from Old Jeans!