Zipper rosette embellishments

I continue to perfect my zipper rosettes. I am adding not only vintage buttons but also jewelry pieces / parts. I'm finding better ways to attached the zippers to my fabric strips and playing with the fabric width.

Felted Holiday Stocking

I was given 5 felted thrift store wool sweaters and was asked to make simple holiday stockings. Notice the hanging loop is attached to the front of the stocking. I liked the angle of hanging drop this created. These stocking are also lined with a simple cotton fabric.

Mini Gift Bags from a Repurposed Stole

Thank you Pastor Parker for donating some stoles. I repurposed one into 6 mini gift bags with snap closures. They measure 3.5 x 4 inches. The fabric is so vibrant and crisp. Best wishes on your retirement!

Linen Table Runners

A client recently asked me to make some simple table runners for her. These feature mitered corners and beaded trim.

zippered rosettes on hats

Here are zippered rosettes on hats.

zippered rosettes on purses

More zippered rosettes on purses.

zippered rosettes on purses

I am using my zippered rosettes to embellish purses.

zippered rosette embellishments

I am working on a new embellishment using zippers that I pull out of jackets and remnants of formal dress hems. I stitch the two together and then form them into a rosette. Next I add assorted vintage buttons and back it with felt and a pin finding.

kitchen valances

A happy client sent me these photos of valances I made for her.

Cross Stitch Finish

A client asked me to finish their needle work project. I added backing and binding along with a red blanket stitch and tassle.

Window Treatments

I have made two valances recently. A set for myself, the brown, and a set for a client, the white and blue. The brown is a flat valance with tab pockets and features a cone shaped twist of fabric at each end which shows a contrasting fabric. The blue valance is sheered on a rod, very basic but classic. It will be used in a kitchen.

Goodwill Rescue

Here is another outfit rescued from the thrift store. The jacket, a tweedy green wool, had a stand up collar and zero lapel. I added brown wool to replace and enlarge the collar. I also expanded the lapel. The original trim was reapplied to the collar edge. The skirt was too short and when I extended the hem an unsightly fold line remained. I camouflaged the old hem line with grosgrain ribbon and rickrack trim.

Panda Bear Costume

This year for Halloween Kipten asked for a panda bear mascot costume. The body is a one piece fur suit with a center back zipper. The head has a bike helmet as a foundation. I mounted a pillow on top and covered it with fur. Then I shaped facial features with added foam.

Puzzle Piece Pins

These are pins made from 4 interlocking puzzle pieces. The card board foundation holds a conglomeration of sundry beads, buttons and found item. Adhered to the back is a pin finding. The pin measures 1 1/2" square.

Puzzle Piece Jewelry

My daughter Madison and I have been creating puzzle piece jewelry. She would like to be a future foreign exchange student, so we are starting now to save for that goal. The jewelry is made from card board puzzle pieces which serve as a foundation. A conglomeration of beads, buttons, and sundry items are glued to the puzzle piece with thick glitter glue. It is a collage on a puzzle piece. We have made pendants, pins, and chokers and will attempt to sell them at three craft shows this fall.

Bridal Keepsake Wall Hangings

Here is a collection of small wall hangings made from wedding dresses. Black crepe is used to add contrast. All are experiments. One uses an entire sleeve turned upside down which serves as a pictorial vase.

Saxophone Case Lining

My son is using my husband's old saxophone. The lining in the case was old and smelly. I ripped out the old and relined the case with leopard skin faux fur. It looks really funky and Kipten loves it.