Shirred tank top tutorial

Here is another cool tutorial from Betz White.
In this one she makes a tank top from the vintage linens.
To make go here: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2009/05/shirred_pillowcase_top.html#more
I should hit walnut and some second hand shops and see if I can find some cool linens.

Betz White= vintage shoe bag tutorial

I love these green shoes, and I love this idea: taking vintage linens and 'recreating' projects.
For the link on how to make these shoe bags a la vintage linens go here:
http://blog.betzwhite.com/2009/02/shoe-bag-tutorial.html

I love these shoes. They're so fresh.

Mens dress shirts: Refashioned

I'm not quite sure how to get a pic up for this link so you'll just have to go check it out:
http://www.clevergirl.org/2009/03/117-first-mens-dress-shirt-refashion.html

I'm in the process of refashioning lots of men's dress shirts, and this is the best tutorial I've spotted yet.
I'm going to have to have another 'go' at my projects really soon/do some posting of final products.
Procrastinate, procrastinate.

Grosgrain: Anthropoli-fication Boyer Cream Cardi GIVEAWAY!!!!

I found this giveaway via oh hello friend. The blog is http://grosgrainfabulous.blogspot.com
And this cardi is fabulous! I love it. If I don't win it (I'm one of many) I think I'd just have to make one.

To sign up for the giveaway go here:Grosgrain: Anthropoli-fication Boyer Cream Cardi GIVEAWAY!!!!

The deadline for entry is 3-8-09.

Good luck! :D

{Etsians I like: Angela Liguori}

I spotted this etsian this morning.
She has gorgeous Italian ribbon+other goodies in her shop.
www.angelaliguori.etsy.com
Be sure to check out her other site: http://www.angelaliguori.com/
and her lovely blog: http://angelaliguori.blogspot.com/
I love red and white.

I just bought some of these to use as 'labels' in my handmade garments+accssories,

if I really like them I'll probably get some more.

I love the way she presented these items visually.

Italian cotton ribbon=great for stamping.

Socks I like...

I spotted these on another blog and really liked the sock and the styling, so why not post them.
The original post:http://sweetlylovely.blogspot.com/2009/02/handknit-love.html

Beautiful+Vintage

I was prowling the web for more vintage inspiration, and located this blog: http://blog.lulusvintage.com , which feature lots of different vendors.

Look at the lines on that dress, so elegant.

Gorgeous!!!! Vintage+Black+Velvet. I adore this dress. I think I'll make one.

How to Make Purses using a Purse Frame

I have been to this blog before, it has a wealth of good sewing info (http://u-handbag.typepad.com), and I spotted an article that is very useful to me as I just ordered a pack of purse frames.
This tutorial is clear and detailed, with photos (a must for a visual learner like me):
How to make purses using a purse frame:
http://u-handbag.typepad.com/uhandblog/2006/12/purse_frames_de.html

*[Blogs I like: Some girls wonder]*

Here are two items that I really like from a blog full of pretty things:
http://www.theblackapple.typepad.com/somegirlswander
I love tweed. I think that this coat was upcycled.

I'm crazy about millinery flowers, therefore love this brooch. So pretty.