susan on June 14th, 2010

I have a special fondness for all things Carhartt, and it’s not surprising.  In all my best memories of my father, he wore canvas Carhartt work pants (dungarees?) and a chambray work shirt.
When I recently wanted to make a small but sturdy purse I was glad that I had kept an old pair of his [...]

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susan on March 4th, 2010

Our supervisor Rosemary is  retiring after 39 years.  We  really hate to see her go, but  she certainly deserves some  time to herself.
I made this bag so we could all  sign it.  The shell is khaki  canvas, with silk trim from a  thrift store men’s shirt.  The  handle can be doubled and  carried short, [...]

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susan on October 30th, 2008

These handbags are basically the same, except for the fabric and trim.  Each is one of a kind, because I won’t make another bag of the same type in the same fabric choice.
I call them uno by sumo, which is the guarantee that nobody else will be carrying your bag.
Each bag features a print fabric bonded [...]

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