I have wanted to make a make a bag like this for a long time; however, feathers can be a tricky embellishment to work with. I have found there is fine line between looking stylish and looking like an exotic dancer. So, for my first time out of the gate I went with the idea […]
DYI Fold Over Feather Clutch – Sewing with Feathers Read More »
Today I’m going to show you how to make a pink and red leather handbag. A Valentine’s Day DIY project you use on Valentine’s Day or another other day of the year. I’m not a big Valentine’s Day person. Honestly, I can’t tell you the last time the hubby and I went out on Valentine’s
Pink and Red Leather Handbag A Valentines Day DIY Read More »
Wow It’s cold here! I mean one degree cold. Ugh. We are headed to warmer temperatures in a few weeks and I am counting down the days. January seemed like an eternity and we are not getting warm weather anytime soon. I don’t know about you but, I feel like I’m in a bit of a rut at the
A Sparkly Sequin Skirt To Help Brighten Up Your Winter Read More »
It’s January (in case you didn’t know) so like most people I’m trying to get organized. One thing I’ve been really wanting to do is clean up is my computer. Most of my files are photos. I have taken a lot of photos ever since I stared sewing bags. As I looked through the files
Roxbury Place Bags Greatest Hits – A Trip Down Memory Lane Read More »
Happy January! This post was meant to go up in December… then the holidays came, and, well you know how that goes. So better late than never here is my Holiday outfit, a red striped holiday skirt! I hope everyone had a great holiday! I’m sure you are still trying to recover just like I am.
A Red Striped Holiday Skirt Better Late Than Never Read More »
Do you ever feel that there are certain things you shouldn’t wear? Clothing that some people might think they are not age appropriate? I have heard this argument a million times and I honestly believe that you should wear whatever make you feel your best. Long, short, slouchy, tight whatever works you. Who are we
Gold Ruffle Skirt Wearing What Makes You Feel Comfortable Read More »
Have you ever heard the statement “if you find something you like buy it in every color?” That is sort of what happened with the statement sleeves on the tops I made in this week’s post. Statement sleeves are everywhere right now. It seems the bigger the better is true when it comes to these
Statement Sleeves – You Can Never Have Too Many Read More »
If you are a frequent visitor to the blog you would know that I love handbags. Hello, my name is Melissa, and I am addicted to handbags. Yes that’s me, but I’m okay with it. I sewed up a bunch of new outfits in the last few weeks and I made a matching bag for each
Three New Winter Bags and How to Make Them Read More »
In case you haven’t noticed, I have been matching by bag to my outfit in the last few posts. Sorry if you’re not into matching as much as I am, but this week is more of the same. #sorrynotsorry. This week I made a navy and orange wool plaid skirt and matching drawstring bag. Pattern
Navy and Orange Wool Plaid Skirt and Matching Drawstring Bag Read More »
Have you ever read something and interpreted it the wrong way? I’m sure we do this all the time. I know I do, a lot. I read something and swear it means one thing, but it really means something else. That is what happened when I made this pink velvet skirt. Now I have made
Pink Velvet Skirt – I Accidentally Sewed it Backwards Read More »