Upcycling clothing into crafts
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Originally Posted by kwendt
Originally Posted by peggymunday
So, less than $3 for a purse I could probably sell for around $15? I try to be VERY reasonable on my pricing, it could probably be higher, but I would rather offer a bargain. I know I like finding them, so why shouldn't my customers? And my workmanship is top knotch, I don't skimp on quality to offer a better price. Might as well not do it, if it's not done right...
#52
Originally Posted by peggymunday
I think you're probably right about the satiny lining being more of a jacket type lining than a true satin. It seems as sturdy as any of the linings in the purses I've seen in stores and personally own. It was heavy enough not to interface for body and was washed in hot water with the wool (it was still attached at the time) so washing is not a problem. I also suspect the wool jacket wasn't very ancient when it was donated to the thrift store, so age shouldn't be a factor. It was easily manipulated and didn't ravel as much as some satins I've worked with. I feel confident it will make a nice accessory for someone and wouldn't hesitate to use it myself, if I needed yet another purse. (Guess I'm just not a purse collector, my 3 or 4 that I switch between is good enough for me...and you know I'm hard on them. If I think it's strong enough for me, it must be sturdy):)
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I haven't been on line since I first asked the question. Wow! I'd love to try that bag. Can you tell me what the pattern is? I'd like to try to find it.
Thanks so much for the pics. I think I could do that.
ShirleyAnne
Thanks so much for the pics. I think I could do that.
ShirleyAnne
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Originally Posted by ShirleyAnne
I haven't been on line since I first asked the question. Wow! I'd love to try that bag. Can you tell me what the pattern is? I'd like to try to find it.
Thanks so much for the pics. I think I could do that.
ShirleyAnne
Thanks so much for the pics. I think I could do that.
ShirleyAnne
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Speaking of thrift stores. You can get some great bargains in the bedspread, blankets etc. If it's in good condition I bring it home and wash it again, then use it as batting for some of my quilts.
One of them I cut into 4 squares, put binding on them and the kids used them for drag-around quilts.
Also, I have done many little quilts for the SPCA. It's better to have a whole piece of material than a pieced one, because the animals scratch around to adjust it to their liking and of course they tear it up in the process. I make a yard square for the dogs and smaller ones for the cats. My daughter takes them to work with her.
You can contact your local SPCA to see if they need any. I'm sure they would appreciate it.
Syl
One of them I cut into 4 squares, put binding on them and the kids used them for drag-around quilts.
Also, I have done many little quilts for the SPCA. It's better to have a whole piece of material than a pieced one, because the animals scratch around to adjust it to their liking and of course they tear it up in the process. I make a yard square for the dogs and smaller ones for the cats. My daughter takes them to work with her.
You can contact your local SPCA to see if they need any. I'm sure they would appreciate it.
Syl
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