Re-Purpose

    Gerry had a wool blazer with holes in the elbows.   He held it up    and asked if I might have any use for the fabric.  I know he didn't have the heart to throw it out.    So I took it, and put it in my scrap fabric basket in the sewing room.   Then, I pondered and pondered how I might put it to good use.  I know I even worked on this project in my sleep, as it involved some parts and some skills I have not previously used.

    So this is my little winter bag, fully lined.  The front pocket is also fully lined.   The fabric for the strap came from the sleeve of the jacket. It is really a little work of art  (at least for someone with no experience!!).   I often do not like to take my large purse in with me when I go places.  I prefer something smaller, which might hold my keys, my cell phone, a tube of lipstick, and another item or so.   I am very pleased with this re-purposed wool tweed blazer!

     If I am going to work at developing some skills,  it will probably be in the area of purses and hats.  And it will be slowly.  I need to acquire patterns, tools, accessories, hooks, snaps, fabric, etc.   Since I'm not much of an "acquirer"  that will take me some time.  For the moment,  it is a thought in my head.  

As far as sewing goes, I've made a little bit of everything in the last nine months, since I got my sewing machine for Christmas last year.  It wasn't long before Gerry built me a sewing room.   Since I have not been inclined toward quilting, I haven't settled into a particular medium.  Now I think perhaps I may have happened upon something I might enjoy.