Monday, October 26, 2009

Why I've Been "Away": Halloween

Older sister as (reluctant) stand in model during butterfly wing construction:


Pacman costume:



Added challenge: Both costumes must fit in luggage, travel unharmed from Rome to New York, and be used without any last minute help from me...who will not be there.

So....ready for suitcase and travel:







Beloved Old Atlas to Gift Bows




Inspired by Jessica Jones, How about orange . . .

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Raincoat to Pen & Paper Tote





Raincoat to Backpack















































My being an amateur at sewing, this project benefited from the help of my mother (whose skilled hands appear in the photo).

Raincoat to Apron






Thursday, October 1, 2009

How to re-purpose yarn

Here's a link to a detailed description of how to turn a sweater into balls of usable yarn:


from CRAFT Magazine by Kristin Roach