Presentation of Re-Classified

This presentation is for a class I'm taking. 

Presentation

Wine Takes the Bitch Right Out of Me! Small handbag

When I found this T-shirt I knew that I found something that was screaming "I need a new life!!!"  It took me awhile to find all the right backing and lining.  But this is what I created and posted on Etsy.  A black and pink small handbag "Wine Takes the Bitch Out of Me" t-shirt with pink fun fur trim.  The backside of the purse was a black sequin skirt which I lined it in bright pink to match the trim.  The lining is grey and black leopard fabric.  There are 2 big pockets to store your cell phone, keys, Etc.  One of the pockets has an attached  key ring.  I used left over t-shirt material to make all my key chain rings.  To give the t-shirt shape and not stretch, I used fleece interfacing.  The straps have light weight interfacing to give it strength.  

Approximate Size:
Purse - 11in (wide) X 10in (tall)
2 Straps - 1in X 22in

Plain black sequin skirt and I added pink behind the sequins...to give it some more colour and fun.  The pink fun fur and lining are left over teddy bear fabric from moms bear business.

The key chain is left over Tshirt fabric and the ring is from mom's business too!

Memory Quilt - My Youngers Years

This was a project that took about 30 years to make.  My mom collected pictures that I drew when I was about 5 years old and she started to make a quilt, before she really understood the art of quilt making.  When I finished college we dug up the quilt again.  I told her that I really didn't like the gingum brown and white that she chose.  So we pick out other colours and incorporated photos of me and my brother.  It took days to take apart the old quilt and design a new one, but I'm so happy that we took the time to do it.  Now I have something to remember my young years and also the time that my mom and I took to make the quilt.

Antique White Mink Fur Coat - what can you do with it?

Who doesn't feel like a princess in a mink coat.  Fortunately this was a coat given to me by The HOB because the coat was damaged and the would have to have thrown it away.  The HOB is a great Thrift   Store which all of the proceeds go to the Vancouver Hospice Society to support hospice programs and services. 

So what to do with a full length coat??  Make bears! Cute, but let's try something else.

These cuties are made out of a a different antique grey mink coat and the paw pads are the lining of the coat.  This just gives you an idea of what mink teddies look like. They we're a custom order and have left our house.

How about a soft 20x20in pillow!  I used the original lining of the coat too.  

Visit my Etsy Shop ~ Re-Classified Purses etc.

Black satin with velvet trim.  Oh so nice.  I have some left over furs from my Moms bear making..What a great way to use up these old fur coats. 

I had to make another one!  It is like hugging a teddy bear. 

Hand Bags made from Old Couch Cushion Covers

My first commission...  This fabric was off of a friend's family sofa.  The family had such wonderful memories of the sofa that she wanted 3 hand bags made out of the covers so that they could carry the memories with them.

These are the 3 lines I used, blue shirt, teal lining, and bright pink knit I found.  

These are the 3 hand bags I created.  

Be Like a "Dear" Caught in the Headlights

What should I do with this t-shirt?

Just a plain summer camp t-shirt turned into a fun purse. 

 I added some jewels to the deer's sunglasses and fun bright pink fabric...I found at a garage sale and a pair of my old jeans.  Voila 

Also added my new label.  What a day!

 

My new model, mom.  It is a very large purse/ bag, great for the beach or any outing.  It will hold a blanket, extra clothing and a bottle of wine, what more do you need?

Custom Made Re-Classified Purses Etc.

Send me your inspirations

Do you have a favorite shirt? or jeans that you just can't part with!!!  Well have you thought about Re-Classifying your items into something else: purses, pillow cases, quilts, etc.  I'm your gal who can create something new out of old.

Send me a message and pictures of your ideas and I will give you a quote. 

Stock Pile from Off Prints t-shirt Company!