My good pal
Kathy Jolman gave me these little vintage Shibori silk pieces a couple of years ago. I finally decided to cut into them & use them for something besides decorating my counter top. I used a vintage red button (which may be Bakelite, I'm not sure, can anyone tell me how to tell?). The bag part on this side is a vintage velveteen.
The reverse is a crinkled silk that Kathy also gave me.
I used a heavy Candelight thread in the bobbin for the flap on this side, & the button is a beautiful Dichroic fused glass button that I love.
Mindy didn't make this one, but she could've!
My good pal Kathy Jolman gave me these little vintage Shibori silk pieces a couple of years ago. I finally decided to cut into them & use them for something besides decorating my counter top. I used a vintage red button (which may be Bakelite, I'm not sure, can anyone tell me how to tell?). The bag part on this side is a vintage velveteen.
The reverse is a crinkled silk that Kathy also gave me.
I used a heavy Candelight thread in the bobbin for the flap on this side, & the button is a beautiful Dichroic fused glass button that I love. Mindy didn't make this one, but she could've!
4 comments:
This is very pretty. I like the piecing of the shibori side particularly. I have some vintage kimono fabric left from when I used to make purses, and this inspires me to get it out. It always seems almost too wonderful to cut, but I know that is silly. I don't know exactly how to tell Bakelite, but it has a slightly different feel from modern plastic, maybe heavier? Colors are different too (lots of orange, black and earthtones), and I don't remember ever seeing red identified as Bakelite by a dealer, but that doesn't mean anything necessarily. Anyway, it's a perfect button for the bag.
Great sewing room/studio too!
Wonderful! Love it...both sides.
The bag is beautiful. I love the fact that it is reversible.
It's an amazing little purse. I especially like the quilting designs on it.
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