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Bow tie Necklaces and Bakers Twine

2011-11-07T15:44:00.012-05:00

{ bow tie necklace }

Recently, I found a collection of 1950's vintage bow ties. Now, they are lovely necklaces that still have the bow tie clip. By removing the necklace chain, your boyfriend/husband can wear it too. Isn't it cool?

Check the collection of bow tie necklaces here! I will be listing a few more in the next couple of days.

{ chunky bakers twine }

I love baker's twine and finally found one chunky enough to adorn my packages. It is so pretty that I now have it available in my shop.

Ideas:

1. Adorn gift packages and tags.

2. Hang your Christmas tree ornaments.

3. Give as gift.

4. Knit or crochet.

5. Scrapbook.

6. Embellish wedding or birthday favors.

7. Card making.

8. Hang paper or fabric bunting.

9. Decorate a box full of homemade cookies or cupcakes.

10. St Valentines Day crafts.

Have a cheerful holiday season!

Freshly sewn messenger bags!

2011-08-04T15:55:00.010-04:00

messenger bag #1

Keeping with the back to school fashion, I made these super cool messenger bags using vintage plaid and floral fabrics. Which one is your favorite?

messenger bag #2

messenger bag #3

Book Bags

2011-08-03T20:20:00.010-04:00

via

In time for back to school, I made these book bags with upcycled men shirts and vintage fabrics. Which one is your favorite?

I was a shirt - Book Bag #1

I am reversible!

I was a shirt - Book Bag #2
I am reversible!

I was a shirt - Book Bag #3
I am reversible!

Freshly sewn! . . . Buntings and Pillows

2011-07-22T19:42:00.013-04:00

After moving to my new home, I wanted to make a bunting and pillow to decorate my new sewing studio. I couldn't stop making them and made a few for the shop!

All of them were made with vintage finds. Aren't they pretty?

{ sweet necklaces }

2011-05-03T15:47:00.012-04:00

I made a few more mini purse necklaces. Aren't they sweet?

New to the shop . . . the bloom and chandelier necklaces.

Which necklace is your favorite?

Have a lovely day!

{vintage finds}

2011-03-04T16:55:00.007-05:00

{vintage yellow umbrella}

{vintage yellow dress}

{vintage clear and yellow umbrella}

{vintage pink dress}

They are all available for purchase in my shop!

{featured} at Oh, Hello Friend

2010-12-06T14:38:00.005-05:00

My wee purse necklace in deep berry is part of the 12 Days of Cheer at Oh, Hello Friend. Send the link to your family & friends and tell them is on your Christmas wish list! ;)

Have a cheerful day!

{ 12 Days of Cheer }

2010-12-04T13:23:00.011-05:00

On December 5th, one of my wee purse necklaces will be part of the 12 Days of Cheer at Oh, Hello Friend. Have fun shopping and enjoy the savings!

In the meantime, watch this lovely video from Anthropologie.

Have a cheerful day!

{ Pillows for my sofa }

2010-11-04T13:44:00.007-04:00

Last month, I sewed these pillows for my sofa. I made them using vintage fabrics, lace, and doilies. I love how they turned out! Aren't they pretty?

Have a lovely day!

{new} petite purse necklaces

2010-09-30T14:23:00.008-04:00

My new collection of petite purse necklaces are made with cute little metal purse frames and antique skeleton keys.

Which one is your favorite?

{ V i n t a g e . L o v e l i e s }

2010-09-29T13:23:00.022-04:00

{ vintage undie }

{ vintage slip, revamped by me with vintage lace }

Aren't these cute? Check my shop for more lovelies.

L o v e l y . S a l e !

2010-09-25T21:29:00.004-04:00

Visit Sew Lola, I am having a lovely sale!

Sale ends on September 30th.

New at the shop!

2010-08-21T16:27:00.008-04:00

{ shabby chic tote handbag }

{ vintage doily handbag }

{ rose dust lace clutch }

{ champagne clutch with vintage Trifari brooch }

Have a lovely weekend!

Pantone Fashion Colors for Fall 2010

2010-08-05T19:28:00.004-04:00

These are the Pantone fashion colors for Fall.

My favorite colors are Oyster Gray, Rose Dust, and Chocolate Truffle, a rich brown with plum undertones.

Which colors do you like the most?

Make it, Wear it Challenge

2010-06-30T14:43:00.016-04:00

This blouse is my entry to the "Make it, Wear it Challenge" of Sew Mama Sew. I made it using a vintage sewing pattern, McCall's 7876. The pattern is for a dress but I adjusted it to make a blouse.

Materials:
A beautiful Provencal cotton fabric I purchased in Provence, France.
Vintage light yellow Swiss dot cotton fabric.
Muslin for lining.
Vintage lace, bias tape, zipper.

Story:
Cicadas are very common in Provence, France; not where I live, Orlando, Florida.

While I was cutting the Provencal fabric, a cicada stopped by my window and started making its peculiar shrilling sound. I was so excited and amazed of the coincidence that it transported me back to my unforgettable trip to the South of France!

Isn't that lovely?

FREE! Martha Stewart: Summer Grilling Cookbook

2010-05-31T19:05:00.009-04:00

Get a free copy of the cookbook here: Martha Stewart: Summer Grilling Cookbook

Enjoy!

Lucky me!

2010-05-25T10:20:00.005-04:00

I have been following The Crafts Dept blog, from the beginning. During March, they were giving away copies of the new "Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Sewing and Fabric Crafts". I participated and won a copy, lucky me!

Last week, I received it. The encyclopedia is so pretty! It covers many sewing techniques and has 150 inspiring projects with lots of lovely color pictures.

Happy sewing!

Sequins {movie}

2010-05-11T19:33:00.014-04:00

I enjoy watching foreign movies, particularly from France. Recently, I checked out "Brodeuses" from my local library. "Brodeuses" means embroiderers, but the movie is marketed as "Sequins" in the USA.

If you like to sew, it is a very passionate and inspiring movie!

Enjoy watching the sneak peek!

Biscuits with Jam Butters

2010-05-11T16:08:00.012-04:00

{ photography by Karen Mordechai }

Don't these photos make you want to crave biscuits with jam butters? I found this recipe on Sunday Suppers blog and had to share it with you. Enjoy!

How It's Made: Dress Forms

2010-04-18T13:48:00.019-04:00

{dress form}

I love to watch "How it's made" on Science Channel and found a video that shows how dress forms are made. Watch the video!

The Tale of Peter Rabbit

2010-04-03T20:08:00.008-04:00

{antique collection}

Last month, I watched the movie "Miss Potter" and fell in love with it! The movie tells the story of the life and work of Beatrix Potter, author of "The Tale of Peter Rabbit".

A few weeks ago, I visited the Antiquarian Book Fair and found a beautiful miniature collection of Beatrix Potter's tales. My sweet husband bought it for me! :)

The movie is a must see! If you haven't watched it, here is the trailer:

Happy Easter!

Truckers like to Sew?

2010-04-02T22:05:00.006-04:00

I Dream of a Yellow Spring

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{ ruffled decor } via country living

{ antique spoon garden marker } via hammermann

{ vintage dress } via simple thrift

{ doilies clutch } via sew lola

Smocked

2010-03-14T22:04:00.015-04:00

{ daffodil smocked purse }

To make these purses, I hand stitched the cotton fabrics using the lattice smocking technique.

{ light teal smocked purse }

{ blush smocked purse }

Have a lovely week!

Blooming Zip Pouch

2010-03-10T14:40:00.009-05:00

{ blooming zip pouch } - made with vintage fabric

Visit Sew Lola to find your Spring purse!

Leather Clutches

2010-03-08T20:22:00.012-05:00

{ tomato puree leather clutch }

{ lovely gold leather clutch }

{ aurora leather clutch }

Thank you for stopping by!

Meet the Coral Clutches . . .

2010-03-03T12:56:00.011-05:00

{ fusion coral clutch }

{ amparo blue coral clutch }

{ eucalyptus coral clutch }

Have a lovely day!

Get the look for Spring!

2010-02-27T13:03:00.008-05:00

{ tan woven clutch } by sew lola
{ beaming links belt } by anthropologie
{ off the map blouse } by anthropologie

{ burnished shorts } by anthropologie

Neutral Clutches

2010-02-26T14:43:00.019-05:00

{ earthy clutch - petite } - made with a black and beige woven textile

{ earthy clutch - oversized } - lined with a cute polka dots cotton fabric

Have a lovely weekend!

Get the look for Spring!

2010-02-23T19:14:00.030-05:00

{ lisbet blouse } by anthropologie
{ creamy woven clutch } by sew lola
{ go for gold booties } by anthropologie

Tan Woven Clutch

2010-02-23T11:11:00.009-05:00

{woven clutch}

Match this neutral clutch with your colorful Spring clothes!

Get the look for Spring!

2010-02-22T18:22:00.010-05:00

{ coffee woven clutch } by sew lola
{ braided licorice belt } by anthropologie
{ nostalgic lace skirt } by anthropologie

Creamy Woven Clutch

2010-02-22T15:55:00.015-05:00

{woven clutch}

This clutch is a one of a kind. The color and texture are perfect for your Spring clothes!

Get the look for Spring!

2010-02-21T20:07:00.004-05:00

{ curled ribbon tank } by anthropologie
{ romantic lace earrings } by sew lola
{ vintage doily clutch } by sew lola

Get the look for Spring!

2010-02-19T14:36:00.020-05:00

{ plains and prairies dress } by anthropologie
{ romantic lace earrings } by sew lola
{ vintage doily clutch } by sew lola

Coffee Woven Clutch

2010-02-19T12:58:00.016-05:00

{woven clutch}

Only 1 available, visit Sew Lola.

Vintage Doily Clutch

2010-02-18T10:07:00.032-05:00

{ vintage doily clutch }

Visit my Etsy shop to check this lovely clutch!

Lovely Lace Zipper Pouch

2010-02-17T21:57:00.004-05:00

{ lovely lace zipper pouch }

This cutie is now available in my Etsy shop!

Shop update!

2010-02-17T19:12:00.012-05:00

These are my latest collection of clutch frame purses. You will find beautiful vintage doilies, upholstery fabric, and soft leather.

The new antique brass purse frames have large clasps.

I will be posting when I list each one of them. Today, I listed the vintage doily coin purse.
Have a lovely day!

Fabric Card and Envelope Tutorial

2010-02-05T17:25:00.014-05:00

This beautiful card and envelope tutorial was created by JCasa via SewMamaSew. In just a few steps, you will make a one-of-a-kind card.I ♥ the stitches! Don't you?

Vintage Hair Pin

2010-02-01T12:18:00.008-05:00

What a lovely surprise! I received this beautiful vintage hair pin from Be Atomic Beauty.

It was made from vintage earrings. I can't wait to wear it!

Shortbread Buttons Recipe

2010-01-25T12:59:00.010-05:00

I love to bake cookies and found this lovely Shortbread Buttons Recipe at Forty-sixth at Grace blog.

Visit Forty-sixth at Grace for the photo tutorial.

Happy baking!

Inspiring Work Spaces

2010-01-14T14:53:00.006-05:00

My sewing table is featured on Etsy's Inspiring Spaces blog post!

Pretty Yarn

2010-01-08T13:06:00.017-05:00

Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful time during the holidays. My husband and I visited his family in Monterrey, Mexico and enjoyed the vacation very much.

While there, I went to a yarn store and found the most beautiful stacks of yarns!

The weather was cold and the store full of ladies buying lots of yarn.

Did you see my happy face?

Ornament Exchange

2009-12-22T14:36:00.005-05:00

This year, I participated on an ornament exchange and enjoyed the experience very much!

Here are the one of a kind and beautiful ornaments I received from a wonderful group of girls.

1. Umbrella ornament made by Fallon from Olive.

2. Wooden plaque ornament made by Tia.

3. Sterling silver ornament made by Allison from Sunny Rising.

4. Embroidery hoop ornament made by Danni from Oh, hello friend.

5. Petite house ornament made by Jessica from Petite House.

6. Hot cocoa ornament made by Megan from Lemonade.

Merry Christmas!

Knitted Cowl

2009-12-19T09:48:00.007-05:00

A few months ago, I won a giveaway of 3 skeins of Blue Sky Alpacas yarn on Room6. Remember?

Well, I made this super chunky cowl! With a pair of US 15 needles, I created my own pattern. The width has 20 knit stitches and the length is 22".

What do you think?

Things to Do with Baker's Twine

2009-12-08T12:01:00.026-05:00

3,000 yds Peppermint Baker's Twine Cone

Things to Do with Baker's Twine:

Wrap gift boxes.
Embellish cards.
Scrapbooking.
Hang ornaments.
Make a garland.
Adorn gift tags.
Wrap baked goods.
Knit or crochet.
Give as party favors.
Embroidery.

Suggest your ideas to add it to the list!

20 yds of Peppermint Baker's Twine

Happy Holidays!

Become a Fan!

2009-11-21T20:04:00.010-05:00

Become a fan of my Facebook page!

While you are there, click on Suggest to Friends and spread the word.

Thank you! ♥

Shop Update!

2009-11-16T19:57:00.024-05:00

I love frame clutches but I needed a purse to wear everyday, so I created the frame handbag.

These are my new addition to the shop. They are perfect for everyday wear.

I only have four handbags. Grab yours!

Happy Friday and GIVEAWAY!

2009-11-13T10:21:00.014-05:00

Reasons to celebrate:

1. My Mary Jane Christmas Stocking is featured on Le Jardin d'AnnaPaula, a French blog!

2. Rose from Unik Apparel blogged about my clutches.

3. Designs by Vanessa featured my Woodgrain Clutch on her Tree Hugger gift guide.

4. I am giving away a PDF Mary Jane Stocking Sewing Pattern to 3 lucky readers through Sew, Mama, Sew! blog. Comment on the post to participate.

Happy Friday!

GIVEAWAY!

2009-11-03T16:07:00.022-05:00

Sew, Mama, Sew! blog is having a Handmade Holidays giveaway extravaganza! Everyday in November, an amazing prize will be given away to a lucky follower.

My PDF Mary Jane Stocking Pattern is on the prizes list!

Click on the Handmade Holidays button above to participate and spread the word!

Good luck!

Featured on Modern Handmade Child

2009-11-02T10:41:00.011-05:00

A month ago, the editor from the decor section of Modern Handmade Child magazine contacted me. She was putting together an article on handmade Christmas decorations and was interested to use my PDF Mary Jane Stocking Pattern.

The Winter edition of the online magazine has been released and I am featured on page 27!

Have fun reading!

New at the shop!

2009-10-26T17:38:00.007-04:00

Madeline loves to wear dresses with peter pan collars.

When she goes outside, she wears her cozy capelet to keep her warm.

Meet Madeline and her friends at my shop!

Squirrel Dish Towel Tutorial

2009-10-22T13:47:00.010-04:00

I found this squirrel dish towel tutorial at Make It Do. Click on the picture to see all the pretty details.

So cute! Isn't it?

Happy sewing!

Ruffled

2009-10-21T16:45:00.008-04:00

I love ruffles! They give movement and texture to a fabric.

I have been sewing yards of them, lately. On December 6, I will be a vendor at the Horse of a Different Color Craft Market.

I just finished the tablecloth for the 6' x 3' table I will get. The top ruffle is a floral vintage looking fabric and the third ruffle is a striped fabric. The colors are beige and vintage red.

What do you think?

New at the shop!

2009-10-19T18:56:00.006-04:00

This beautiful and delicate lace clutch is now available at the shop!

Ready to knit!

2009-10-14T16:09:00.009-04:00

While reading Purl Bee, I saw a link that read "Special things for nice people." room6.com. I felt they were talking to me so I clicked and found the cutest shop! My favorite sections are Make Me, Green Living, Papergoods, and This & That.

I also visited room6's blog and to my surprise, they were giving away 3 beautiful bulky skeins of yarn from blue sky alpacas. I have been wanting to knit a super chunky cowl, so I participated. Guess, what? I won, woo hoo!

I can't wait to start knitting! :)

Sequined

2009-10-06T16:54:00.032-04:00

Stitch by stitch, I created the sequined collection inspired by the beauty of a strand of 1950's French sequins. Each pouch and clutch is one of a kind.

Check the whole collection at my Etsy shop!

Pretty Find and GIVEAWAY!

2009-09-29T12:21:00.009-04:00

Olive is one of my favorite shops on Etsy! Her owner, Fallon, makes one-of-a-kind, beautiful pillows. Visit her shop, I am sure you will love it too!

She is giving away a super cute Apple Cushion! Check her blog to enter.
Good luck!

New at the shop!

2009-09-28T13:15:00.004-04:00

Last year, my Mary Jane Stocking design was featured on Etsy's blog and got a 2nd place on Etsy's Holiday Stockings Contest.

The sewing pattern is now available at the shop.

Happy sewing!

First Day of Autumn

2009-09-22T11:14:00.015-04:00

Today is the first day of Autumn, my favorite season! I am ready for nice bike rides with cool weather and the changing of leaves. How about you?

To celebrate the day, you will get a FREE brooch for every purse and doll you buy.
The Woodgrain Clutch will be available in the shop today. I printed by hand the woodgrain pattern on linen fabric.

The Chrysanthemum Clutch will also be available in the shop today.

Enjoy your day!

Pretty Find and GIVEAWAY

2009-09-11T20:06:00.007-04:00

How I found this lovely handmade cimarosa smock?

Today, I was reading Olivet blog. On the beautiful Swedish cottage post, Mary had a link to Frolic blog which had Makool Loves You, as a featured sponsor. That is what I call "word of blogs"!

After you check their beautiful store, read the Makool Loves You blog. They are giving away this beautiful ortona bag, made from recycled textiles and organic cotton!

Good luck!

Sewing Machine Day and Kitchen Mat Tutorial

2009-09-10T18:12:00.011-04:00

September 10th is the Sewing Machine Day, get to know the history of the sewing machine! September is also the National Sewing Month.

Let's celebrate by stitching a very cute kitchen floor mat! Check the tutorial.
Happy sewing!

My Vintage Typewriter and a GIVEAWAY

2009-09-10T13:38:00.019-04:00

Last Saturday, I received my first vintage typewriter, a 1958 Tower President XII.
This lovely typewriter has a beautiful cursive type!
I can't wait to start writing letters to family and friends!

Katie from cute.n.boot makes quirky cards for quirky people. Her illustrations are beautiful and funny! My favorite cards are the typewriter and age ain't nothing but a number.
Would you like to receive a collection of 5 lovely cards with envelopes and 4 booklets? Visit the lovely blog my teacups in peony to participate in the giveaway!

Good luck!

Poppy Boutonniere Tutorial and GIVEAWAY!

2009-09-07T14:59:00.009-04:00

I found this beautiful Poppy Boutonniere Tutorial at Grosgrain.

Kathleen is giving away the pea green poppy and the cluster of pink, white and beige poppies. Aren't they gorgeous!
Have a lovely day!

Paper Flower Tutorial

2009-09-04T11:31:00.012-04:00

I found this pretty paper flower tutorial at dozi. 5 easy steps and you are done!

It is a nice way to decorate your house with recycled paper and tree branches!
Have fun!

Recycled Shirt Dress Tutorial

2009-09-02T13:42:00.015-04:00

What a great way to recycle a shirt! I found this lovely tutorial at liliash. Happy sewing!

Lovely Clusters

2009-08-29T21:18:00.010-04:00

Lovely Clusters is a new website created by Rachel Follet to showcase beautiful lovely items from very creative artists and designers. The products are sorted by color clusters and categories.
Each product is linked to the seller's shop. You can find Sew Lola featured in the Accessories and Handbags categories!
Become a fan of Lovely Clusters on facebook!

Lovely Package Exchange

2009-08-27T19:33:00.023-04:00

A month ago, I signed up for the Lovely Package Exchange from Oh, hello friend. I was very happy when I got Mia as a partner because she makes beautiful accessories! Check her pretty store and blog!

Today, I received her lovely package and it had me at hello! ♥

I love lace! How did Mia know? The packaging looked so dreamy inside my mailbox. I don't think my postman has ever seen such a lovely package!

Super excited, I opened every gift. It felt like Christmas morning!

I love everything, from the beautiful hair pins and earrings to the super cute labels, stickers, vintage sewing buttons, mirror, brooch, baker's twine, papers, pencil, and buttons! ♥

Here is a sneak peek of the lovely package I sent to Mia. I will let her blog about it.
I hope Mia enjoys her gifts for years to come and from this lovely experience, she has found a new friend.

Birthday gifts

2009-08-19T15:00:00.013-04:00

A few weeks ago, I celebrated my birthday and received lovely surprises!

My mom sent me pretty clothes and candies. My husband gave me 2 books: Crafting a Business and The Sewing Machine Attachment Handbook. My sister sent me the Blissful cheek stain from Tarte Cosmetics.

These beautiful tiny rose studs were a gift from Papillon Jewelry. They are made of polymer clay. Tho carefully packed the earrings and placed them inside an envelope made with a recycled map from Vietnam. Thank you very much Tho!

You get a free pair of earrings on your birthday when you sign up to her newsletter. Check her profile for more info.

Recently, I started reading the blog from Oh, hello friend. To my surprise, Danni was having a giveaway from Petite House, one of my favorite stores on Etsy. I love Jessica's artwork, it is full of so many cute little details! I can't wait to receive my Petite House in the mail! Did I say I won the giveaway? woohooo!

My sewing nook

2009-07-27T19:54:00.006-04:00

I have been working many hours in my sewing nook after Etsy promoted Sew Lola on the weekend deals. All the purses have been sewn and shipped. I organized the sewing table and took some pictures.

I purchased the embroidery hoop at Michael's and placed a vintage feedsack fabric in it. Then, I made 3 rosettes and sewed them to the fabric. I love how it looks!

I found 2 Anthropologie Scoubi Chairs on sale at $48 from $250. They were love at first sight since I saw them on the catalogue and I got an awesome deal on them!

The Antique Shop pillow is from Olive. Isn't gorgeous? I love all the little details!

Weekend Deals

2009-07-10T13:53:00.009-04:00

Today is a great day! I received a convo from Mary saying that the Yellow Poppy Clutch was selected to be part of the Etsy's Weekend Deals!

As part of the promo, I am offering 30% off on any Clutch purse when you enter the code "weekend deals" in the Message to Seller box upon checkout. Also, free shipping on any Wristlet purse.

Happy Friday!

I love vintage!

2009-05-28T11:43:00.010-04:00

Looking for vintage fabrics and buttons for my new collection of wristlet purses, I found Vintage with a Twist on Craigslist.

Their owners, Susan and Lisa, are very friendly and made me feel at home. The vintage feedsack fabrics were from a 91 years old master quilter and seamstress.

I can't wait to start sewing!

Thank you!

2009-04-01T20:08:00.002-04:00

I want to thank Mary and Melinda for featuring my clutches in their blogs!!!

Olivet - visit Mary's blog where she shares her ideas and discoveries while she plans her eco-friendly wedding.

Autumn Olive - visit Melinda's blog where she chats about lovely handmade findings, cooking experiments and gardening.

Have fun reading!

A few weeks ago, I visited the Annual Plant Sale at Harry P. Leu Gardens in Orlando, FL. Between all the plant vendors I found Simple Specialties, and after loving the aroma of their teas, I purchased the Pomegranate Green Tea and the Blueberry Splash Tea. Since then, I have been brewing and sipping cold tea. The weather in the city has been warm and the teas have been a refreshing and delicious experience!