Michelle Reynolds

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  • Burlap Bags

    Coffee bags, colored or patterned burlap, fabric scraps from the bins, twine, and bright zigzag stitching, creatively styled and sewn to make useful carryalls. Recycle, repurpose, restyle. Don’t throw away those things! A little of this, a piece of that, thingamajigs are fun to make.

    Handbags

    Torn britches, thrift-store belts and zippers from the bargain bins are matched up with fabric scraps, and a little creativity is thrown in for good luck. Add a patch or symbol to personalize, and a one-of-a-kind handbag is made. Salvaged parts of good quality clothes can live a new life when combined with fun and colorful fabrics. Recycle, repurpose, restyle. Don’t throw away those things! A little of this, a piece of that, thingamajigs are fun to make.

    Patches

    Stained or worn out clothing become upcycled with the addition of artful patches. Scraps of fabric, cut into shapes or symbols, and outlined with bright zigzag stitching, personalize an old jacket, shirt, or handbag. Recycle, repurpose, restyle. Don’t throw away those things! A little of this, a piece of that, thingamajigs are fun to make.

    Holiday Stockings

    Coffee bags, recycled, cut and combined with fabric scraps, become holiday stockings. Utilized seams and braided edges, zigzag stitches in contrasting bright colors, punctuated symbols and shapes, add cheer to a rustic style. Recycle, repurpose, restyle. Don’t throw away those things! A little of this, a piece of that, thingamajigs are fun to make.

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