Branching Out Into Yoyos...

Yoyos are definitely addictive to do and a great way to recycle clothing. It's amazing how fast you can churn out a whole bunch in no time at all...

I'm Making Hats!!!

My first attempt at hat-making is more like a "pillbox" hat but the brim is too tight on my forehead...so, I unravel the taffeta brim...


The finished product is a wearable brimmed hat with a detachible floral brooch which can be pinned onto any other hat or garment!
A beanie with multi-layered sequins topped with a taffeta button and tassel!

A top view, showing the six seqments of the beanie; note the beaded detail on the "brim."

Embroidered Bags

Embroidered Bag With Braided Strap

...and with detachable beads and tassells added...

Embroidered Shoulder Bag With Tasselled Fringe

Detail of Strap - the second bag is fortified with a strap in addition to the braided strap in black, deep red and rust.

Detail of the beaded and sequined tassel at bottom...