sew, i decided to stay in and sew last night instead of going to a hoop jam. sometimes that’s a really tough choice for me but look what came out of it! this is the cutest, PINKEST, vest ever. it’s a size medium with the flexibility to fit many body shapes (up to a bust [...]

of my latest racer back vest made from neckties! it fits her as if i made it with her in mind. i love it when that happens!

wow. it’s been a hectic summer/sewing season for me this year! i swore up and down that i wouldn’t do any trunk shows because i didn’t feel ready yet. i was supposed to sew all season to beef up my inventory and do the shows next year. but somehow, i ended up doing them now [...]

i made myself a skirt and top (and a coat too) out of neckties a few years ago to wear to burningman. click on the picture to see more. i wore it for a couple of years out on the playa and even for a few hooping events. i’ve always dry cleaned it and been [...]

you asked for it!  some of you who are fans of my hoodie scarves had expressed concern over taking your favorite hoodie to burningman this year.  mostly out of fear of “playafying” it.  well, here’s a great solution!  this hoodie is made from super soft, reclaimed, playa colored fleece.  i made the scarf ends longer [...]

wow, i think i out did myself on this one. it boasts of all kinds of wonderful details: it has an overall burgundy theme with a brass buckle back on the out side where i used an actual tie end for an awesome look. i used a soft, burgundy twill as the outside back and [...]

this is the newest vest that i’ve been working on today. i still have to cut out the lining and back. i may make it reversible.

the blue vest Originally uploaded by evilbendy13 here it is! i didn’t have a male model hangin around sew i had to shoot it on the floor. there are more photos here. i love the way this vest turned out! it is the first fully lined vest that i’ve made so far. the lining is [...]

finally, i’ve made these new chokers that i’ve had stewing in my head for a while…i got a hold of some really cool, vintage keys that came from england with the intention of incorporating them with my current upcycled necktie trend. upcycling at it’s best, i say! it took me a while to collect the [...]

wow, the last three weeks have been insane for me!  i worked sew hard to prepare for the Divisadero Art Walk that i didn’t really have time to think of anything else.  the Art Walk was a huge success.  i had such a great night and i owe it all to my boyfriend for helping [...]