Category Archives: Accessories

Modifying a Pacsafe Bag

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Noile

I’m generally a fan of pacsafe bags, which have metal mesh screening inside to make them travel-safe — or at least slash-resistant — in environments where that might be a risk. I like this bag, a citysafe 350 GII, especially, … Continue reading →

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Whimsical Purse Mod

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Noile

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

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Noile

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

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Noile

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!

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Noile

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

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Noile

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

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Noile

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

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Noile

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

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Noile

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

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Noile

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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