Tucker taking a break

TUCKER

FRINGEY, TATTERED TUNIC

There's nothing better than comfortable clothes...maybe that speaks to my age..but it's hard to look special if clothes are uncomfortable...so, I stitched up this fab tunic from some soft, homespun looking fabric, left the seams raw so they would fringe when washed, and made it extra large so it would fit almost everyone..some loose, some just right, and left it in it's ragged, tattered, shabby state so one can just toss it in the washer on delicate, tumble it dry and pop it on. Looks fab over leggings..or at 31 inches long could be a mini dress. Bust measures 56. See it at sheerfab.etsy.com

Painted Denim Bag

Everyone loves denim, and it’s a great fabric to work with, but sometimes it needs a little jazzing up.  I recycled a pair of jeans into this fab bag with paint, a big floppy painted flower, loop and button closure and shoulder straps.  Check it out at sheerfab.etsy.com

HALLOWEEN IS COMING!

Halloween doesn't have to be all black and orange anymore. I think happy colors will work just as well, so I've added lots of color to my new Halloween sweater with an appliqued girl with multi-color scrap hair. This is a plus size made of fairly large slubby weave acylic and wool yarn that's woven really loose so it's soft and stretchy. A really special Halloween sweater for Trick or Treating. See it at sheerfab.etsy.com.

RECYCLING PROJECT

On a recent thrifting trip, my most favorite thing to do when I have a little time, I found this darling 100 percent pure linen skirt in this great brown fall color. It has panels that give it a flouncy, swingy style with an asymmetrical swirley hemline. The fabric feels so great and the color is perfect for my upstyling with off white vintage lace down the front panel and a cute little lace rose at the waist. I've listed it on etsy.

MORE VIEWS

 

This is the back view..very chic and shabby!!

WEDDING DRESS

IT’S FINISHED AND IT’S FAB!!

I’ve added a vintage hand crocheted doily to the lower front and a row of lace around the hem, plus two rows of lace on the bodice and more lace appliques.  It’s now ready for the blushing bride and it’s exquisite!!  Hope she loves it as much as I enjoyed doing the make-over.

NOW THE FRONT!

Started work on the front..it has to be extra special. So far have added this luscious ragg rose with lace and muslin long fringe. The muslin is appliqued with satin hearts made from fabric from the sleeve additions. I think the dress is beginning to look fabulous..but there's more to come.

MORE UPSTYLING ON WEDDING DRESS

The sleeves seemed to call for a bit of updating, so added panel of lace and there were some faded spots on the cuffs that lace appliques covered nicely.

Wedding Dress First Up-Style Addition

OK, work has begun on the transformation of "the dress". First I had to do something about the plain back. I thought it called for a lace panel with ruffled edge and lace roses all over. I've used four different laces from off white to ecru. The dress a satin ecru and the different colors of lace give it a wonderful blend of different shades. This picture shows the work so far. Stay tuned for the next step in this fab makeover.

Wedding Dress Up-Style

A wonderful customer is getting married! She has her mother's wedding dress and wanted to incorporate it into her own wedding. But it didn't have quite the look she wanted for her big day. Her taste runs more to my SheerFab "shabby look" with ruffles, lace, ribbons and pazazz. So, she asked if I could do a "do-over". Here is the original dress..check my next post for the first step in the "new retro look".

BACK AFTER THE TORNADO

We were out of commission for a few weeks after a tornado struck us in late April, but we're back now again making pretties for our etsy shops. Check out my new listing with this really chic tunic upcycled from a special sea green sweater and cotton lace. I like how it looks with jeans...or could be dressed up for special occasions. Love the color combinations.













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THE WORLD NEEDS MORE CROCHET & LACE

Back when our Moms and Grandmothers did crocheting, embroidery,sewing, knitting and quilting the world seemed a safer place, and certainly more beautiful because of all their wonderful creations. Some even did tatting. No one in my family did tatting, so I never learned to do that..and now it's almost a lost art. But it's one of the most beautiful. So, thinking about that, I decided that what the world needs is more crochet, lace, trims, fringes and stuff. So, I dug into my stash and used my finds to create this fab spring coat by using a 3X grey ribbed sweater and junking it up with all sorts of laces, vintage crochet, fringes, raw edge cotton muslin and even vintage buttons. Then I dipped it in dye to coordinate the colors, which in this case needed to be shades of grey to work with the sweater body. It's lightweight enough for cool spring days or air conditioned summer nights. The sleeves are extra long with stretch cuffs that can be pushed up for a really fab look. I love using bits and pieces and recycled sweaters to create great new looks and not adding to our overfilled landfills. I'm posting it on etsy and also taking it to our local arts and craft show coming up the middle of April.

Hurray! It's Spring!

With today the first day of Spring...we can now believe it's really here. Time to get out the warm weather wear! Time to get going on great new listings for etsy! Actually, we're all working on stock for our local Art and Craft Show coming up in a few weeks. We've been doing it for years and it's a really special event..the longest running Art and Craft Show in the state. It's a two day show, Saturday and Sunday, but the crowds are huge on Saturday and we usually almost sell out on that day, Sunday is more leasurely, giving us time to check out some of the other booths' merchandise and see what's new and interesting. All three of us, Yellikelli, Cadiwompus and SheerFab, have adjoining booths, so we look like one great big boutique. It's a fun weekend..wish you all could come join us...Art on the Lake, April 16 and 17..in Lake Guntersville.

ANTS IN THE HOUSE

I had been plagued for sometime with ants invading my house, especially the kitchen. I had tried all the recommended solutions, short of actually using poisonous pesticides. I really didn't want to kill them, just get them to stay outside where they belong and I'm sure are more happy there than inside. And anyway I can't risk using something that might harm my three precious rescue kitties. So, I was checking Google for some helpful advice. A wonderful person had posted that she (he) used black pepper to deter ants from coming inside. I tried it..just sprinkled some around where the ants were...and within hours, no more ants! It's been a while now and haven't seen even one ant. I can't thank that person enough..such an easy harmless solution to an irritating problem. Thank you Google Person!!

I've Been Scrapping Again!!

Gathered up a bunch of my favorite fabs...muslin, cotton brocade, lace and fringe and decided they would make a sweet skirt for a Valentine party or a special spring garden party. The skirt has panels and panels of all the different fabrics with ruffles and handkerchief hems and seams with my signature raw edges. One panel features appliqued hearts, perfect for Valentine's Day. This skirt also has my "fits everyone" drawstring waist, so no need to worry about size. Check it out on etsy.