Jute Placemats to Shabby Chic Purses Conversion

Shabby Chic Bridesmaids Zipper Purses

Halfway through a project like this is when I usually

 remember to take pictures of the original items,

 which no longer exist intact, of course! Sound familiar?

Safari Print Burlap with Vintage Lace Zipper Purse

Purse interior was the placemat backing.

Vintage Lace trim - Thrift store/Rummage sale find!

Buttons formerly adorned a Linen Dress

The lace is new but Vintage, with delightful signs of aging. 

I love burlap. It has a wonderful earthy smell!

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Two of these 6 zipper cases are heading out the door for Colorado in tomorrow's mail. 

The remaining four are available at ArlingtonStSRQ

Introducing Ruby Roxy and other Sewing Projects

Some of the sewing I've been up to lately...

Kermit the Frog Zipper Cases - Wholesale Lot of 25
etsy link 

Teeny Coin Case - Repurposed Linen/Rayon Dress

Wholesale Lot of Seven Assort. Sizes

"Ruby Roxy" Rocks!

Ruby Roxy is a mannekin I found at a thrift store this week. I was quite pleased with my mannekin until my neighbor made a comment about my male mannekin. Du'uh! Of course it was. I just had not given that any thought. Well! I decided then and there that my male mannekin was going to have a sex change procedure. That was yesterday. I thought I would end up going shopping for a bra, after taking some measurements. As I was falling asleep last evening I clearly saw the image of  how to use the padded upper part of a dress (that I had purchased for the skirt) to fashion a halter top. And that is what happened this morning. With a bit of crumpled up gift wrap tissue to boost the cup size, my mannekin is now a "she-mannekin". I "felt her up" a couple times today...I mean, I love when ingenuity comes to the rescue! As for the name...the dress label is Ruby Rox!