reuse, recycle, reinvent: part two

reuse, recycle, reinvent: part two

This was my other entry for the cotton competition, my other here was HERE. I made this entirely out of white and black t-shirts. I got so many compliments out of it, that it made me sooo happy to hear it all. This was the first gown I ever made, so it was a little challenging. Interning at a bridal store, inspired me to make a gown. I got honorable mention for this one. 

the first of many

the first of many

This is the first sketch I did for my portfolio. I have to add the details to it and descriptions. LBD stands for the initials of my full name. 

don't stop, won't stop

don't stop, won't stop

Since I've been home, I have scurried on to sewing again. I didn't drag my sewing machine 200 miles to be sitting in the corner for 3 weeks. Instead of clothes, I decided to take upon a new task... clutches! I gathered two fabrics from the store and figured I could make about 5 from each fabric. This is just enough to make so I could give some away and possibly sell the rest. My etsy has been dreadfully lacking these past few months and it needs an upgrade. The clutches are very simple and I'm still not done with the little parts yet. I added canvas lining to them to give them a sturdy feel. I may start sewing up a few college team colors for my family this holiday season!

 {the two fabrics I bought}

 {the canvas lining and fabric- excuse my mom's ugly table clothe}

 {the length is 14 inches wide}

silver sparkles

silver sparkles

It's been a little over a month since I've started my internship (as explained here), and I am getting the opportunity for some hands on experience. I've done some hemming, hand beading a lady's wedding dress, doing some work on the sewing machine, and much more. Among most things, I am making an formal dress (something I don't do very often). I haven't done much of it, just working on it here and there. Here is a little preview of what I've done so far.