Sew, Sew Finale

Finally, I whipped up this little number.

No pattern...I just cut and sew until I get a shape I like.

More old jeans, vintage rickrack and lace, an old belt, a recycled zipper, and lined with an old patchwork cotton skirt.

The front pockets are not functional but the back pockets are.

And the fly is a zippered pocket!

Hanging from the zipper is a tassel of multi-colored ribbon and an animal print scarf torn into ribbons.

Wild Thing nabbed this bag but I will be making more for sale. If you want one of your own you can always contact me with a special order.

Sew, Sew

This past week, inaddition to nursing a cold cast upon me by my evil children, I have been designing and sewing new purses for spring.

This a structured satchel made from a pair of my daughter's jeans and embellsihed with gorgeous lace from a vintage wedding dress and lambskin leather from a vintage coat.

The jean pockets are still functional and very handy for the cellphone, business cards, and keys.

     

Check out the lining. It is a vintage cotton with a western motif!

And the bottom and handles are lambskin leather.

I have claimed this one for my spring bag but I will be making more; each will be a one-of-a-kind creation--different jeans, different embellishments!