Day 25- The Mummy Clutch

3/25/14

Today's piece is actually one of my very favorites, simple as it is, because it's so versatile and easy to make in different colors and patterns. It would also would look great painted or beaded.

I used my classic side stitch ribbon technique to make the bag from heavy cotton strap. I love that it's so heavyweight and the texture makes the direction so obvious.

I made the base of the bag lining the straps vertically. I lay out three pieces horizontally and inserted an ivory/silver zipper so that it would be exposed. I sewed the top to the bottom and hand stitched the top closed on the back.

Pouch/Clutch, Cotton Strapping

Definitely a short and sweet project but I love the outcome. I'll be remaking this one in many different colors and patterns!

xo,

Arielle

PS- This item is now available for sale in my Etsy shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/SalkinAccessories

Day 24- Head of Roses

3/24/14

Today I was just trying to use up all the wonderful yarn that is stuffed so full in a drawer it is impossible to open. Apparently I have a tendency to buy russets and burnt oranges and dark reds and everything in between... so I just started crocheting little circles out of all the coordinating yarns I had.

This is actually one that only has some orange and red; but it is one of my absolute favorites! I bought it on Etsy as a treat to myself. It has a core it's actually spun around, and it has random blobs of sparkle thread and silky scraps. It's awesome. If you love yarn, check out Spinning Wheel Studio on Etsy.

I began stacking them by size and making little variegated rosettes. I sewed them together to form a small piece which I had originally planned on sewing to a hat, but decided would be more versatile as a headband that could be worn over a hat as a decoration or by itself.

I attached all the rosettes together and braided some orange-red jersey with grey to make a band. I originally intended to attach the rosettes to a crocheted had but decided to make it into a headband instead so it could be worn over a knit hat or used as a headband or headpiece. 

Crocheted Headband: Wool, Alpaca, Silk, Acrylic Yarns, Cotton Jersey

Obviously I love crocheting on the round and it's probably not my last project with crocheted circles, so expect to see more. I think they would make a great decor on a bag too and can certainly be painted or beaded as well.

xo,

Arielle