Keepsakes from Wedding Dresses

Keepsakes from Wedding Dresses

May 3, 2022 | Totes, Upcycle

My cousin’s daughter is getting married in June. She had tried on her mother’s dress several times, but like most brides-to-be, her mom’s dress wasn’t what she wanted. (As my cousin said, we got married in the 80’s – the time of big...
Upcycled Cabled Sweater Tote

Upcycled Cabled Sweater Tote

Dec 28, 2021 | Totes, Upcycle

I knit cabled sweaters. I collect cabled sweaters. I wear cabled sweaters. I destroy cabled sweaters. I upcycle cabled sweaters. As you know, I’ve created some lovely sweater memory pillows over the years. The first one I made was from my first hand knit sweater...
Boho Sling Bag made out of memory clothes

Boho Sling Bag made out of memory clothes

Jul 12, 2021 | Totes, Upcycle

I love this boho style bag made for a client. I love how you can take a disparate set of patterns and they just seem to work when put together. My design starts with this tutorial. I use 6.5″ squares and need 17 squares to complete the design. I used a pair of...
Clutch Bags made from Neckties and Flannel Shirts

Clutch Bags made from Neckties and Flannel Shirts

Mar 25, 2021 | Totes

I had the opportunity to create necktie clutch bags before Christmas last year for two different clients. I typically use four or five ties for each side. There’s usually enough fabric to get two clutch bags out of four ties, but I can work with more. The two...
Totes Made From Marching Band Uniforms

Totes Made From Marching Band Uniforms

Nov 8, 2020 | Totes, Upcycle

Upcycled Marching Band Totes Mt. Ayr Community School Clutch Purse made from Sleeve Coin Purse made from Sleeve Cap Tote Made from Uniform Back and Front Tote Made from Uniform Back and Front Drawstring Backpack made from Uniform Pants Drawstring Backpack made from T...
Oversized Mesh Sand Toy Bag for the Beach

Oversized Mesh Sand Toy Bag for the Beach

Aug 7, 2020 | Totes

I was asked to make an oversized, mesh, sand toy bag by a customer. i had been wanting to design one for a long time. Years ago, my husband and I made a huge bag out of a large piece of mesh that was used to cover our banisters when the kids were little. His idea was...