I am going to have to call this the "Love Purse", not because it has little hearts or even any type of pink on it, but because I am up-cycling an old sweater that I wore the first night my hubby took me out (and a few more times after that). It is a Tommy Hilfiger wool mixed argyle sweater that I purchased on clearance (of course) and I fell in love with it immediately. I had lost a large amount of weight and it fit me like a "T". It no longer fits me but it was not one of the items that I could not bring myself to give up to Good Will as it just held too many memories. AND, I still have this killer pair of red high heal cowboy boots that look incredible with the sweater so they are like a matched set. Let me first show you how it looked originally.
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This is Miguel, Tara, and I at
her going away party |
Now after some cutting and washing.
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General "possible" style of finished
purse |
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| Sweater with back and sleeves removed |
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| Fabrics I am using as liners and pockets |
I am still working out the different ideas floating around my head but you kind of get the idea. I can't wait to use a piece of our beginning and change it into something functional instead of just hanging in my closet! Let me know if you have any thoughts and/or suggestions because I love new ideas!
Until next time....keep dreaming.....
Mamalou
I just have to brag about how much fun I (we) had yesterday with our Grandson. For those that don't know, he will be 2 on November 22nd ...
I'm stopping in with the MondayMingel Hop.
ReplyDeleteI love this idea, but my sewing skills is NULL!!!! ={
but I think having it as a purse is a great way to always keep the memories!
Thanks for stopping in Pamela and for the feedback!
ReplyDeleteOoops, I was looking for the finished purse. Can't wait how it looks like:)
ReplyDeleteHopping by and following your lovely blog. I'd be honored to have you follow back too:)
BLYRO
Author of children's picture book 'Over and Under'
http://blyro.peachburst.com --> give the gift that gives
Blyro.....it is getting there but my iron conked out on me today so now a new one is a MUST before I can proceed. I have plenty more projects that I have worked on today and will have them posted shortly. Thanks for the follow and I will follow you back!
ReplyDeleteLisa
Why not felt it. It would be a beautiful piece=)
ReplyDeleteGail Logsdon @ MOss Boutique
Hi Gail....I am so glad to hear from you! I hope all is well with the store and with Nicole. FYI everyone, if you get a chance, check out MOss Boutique in old town St. Charles. Gail's daughter is definitely my favorite designer :) Actually, I have felted it and it shrunk a little but but didn't felt it the way I would have liked. I think it was 80/20 with the 20% being Angora if I remember correctly. I have two more that I tore apart that did felt up beautifully. Any suggestions on getting a mix to felt up more? I used hot water and even put it in the hot dryer! Thanks for stopping by as I am honored to have you visit. PS....did the dress ever show up?
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