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Category Archives: Accessories
Whimsical Purse Mod
I love Baggallini purses; there’s one for (almost) every occasion, and I own way too many as a result. Usually I want a purse that can be used as a shopping bag as well as a handbag, and Baggallini has … Continue reading
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LBD Jewelry Organizer
On a trip to New York this past fall, a sudden, violent, downpour hit, and I ducked into The Container Store to wait it out, knowing that I’d find lots to look at. The Container Store seems like a strange … Continue reading
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A Sewing Day
I spent last Saturday with a group of fellow sewists at a Sew In hosted by Annette, of Fabricate and Mira. It was a convivial and productive day, and a lot of fun to re-unite with some favorite sewing friends, … Continue reading
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Vibram “Barefoot” Mary Janes!
Be still my heart! I can now walk in “barefoot” comfort with shoes on. I love my Five Fingers, but, let’s face it, if you wear those babies around town you’re going to be discussing your feet with everyone … Continue reading
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Tapestry Capuche-écharpe
A couple of months ago, I made a red, black and white version of this convertible hood/shawl/scarf, and not long after that, this very different version, for a gift: A peculiar sensitivity prevented me from donning this garment (I thought … Continue reading
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Little Corduroy Riding Hood
Nadine, the original designer of this garment calls it a capuche-écharpe, or “hooded scarf”. But it’s a whole lot more than that: It’s a hoodie (of a kind!); a scarf; a vest; a shawl; and maybe a bunch of … Continue reading
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Kindle Case
A dear relative recently acquired a Kindle DX, and wanted a case for it. There are lots of e-reader cases around, but not so many for the over-size DX, so I decided to see what I could whip up. The … Continue reading
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Quick Belt
When I made Vogue 1088 recently, I wasn’t very happy with the belt I used in the photos. It was one I picked up for next to nothing because it was the easiest way to buy a buckle to play … Continue reading
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TSA-Friendly Belt
Ah, TSA. How you’ve changed our lives. How difficult you’ve made it to travel in normal, human, clothing. For an upcoming trip, I am wearing a t-shirt tunic and leggings on the plane because that will get me through screening … Continue reading
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Transferable Pockets for a Bag
Five or six years ago, I made a strip of pockets and used it all the time in my work totes. The idea was to have all my stuff (phone, Palm Pilot, Moleskine, business cards, etc.) in one place for … Continue reading
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