Custom Purse made from BDU's

The story---This purse was made with myself in mind. When shopping for a purse I am always counting pockets. I love to be organized and I love to have a place for every thing in my purse. (Kangaroo carriers, just don't work unless you have a big purse.) Also I can never find a purse that is Camouflage or even slightly Military looking.  These are all things that I like. When I do find a purse that I like usually its a bust because it doesn't have enough pockets.
So on a long trip to Charlotte,NC, I went ahead and stitched it all together. This purse has everything that I want and could want. I added in a pocket to the front for pens and also my cell phone. (its the perfect size!)

The inside I designed to hold a small notebook and pens and also a special place for my wallet (as depicted in the picture below) The bottom that you can see (where the seam ripper is) is about 8 inches deep and you can put a full sized not book in there.

The outside can have more pockets and also can have a key ring put in that you would be able to put your keys. So that you never lose them again.       

                           

Honor someone who can't make your special day

Last year my husband was in basic training and couldn't make it to my birthday.

Before he left he made a "hug-a-daddy" out of an old shirt and pair of shorts stuffed with pillows.  I came in to see this wonderful surprise on my table (courtesy of my indescribably wonderful mother-in-law)

She gave her son life.  And a balloon head.  

This is a little soldier my husband bought to play with my daughter for him while he was away.  See the swinging fun he's having?

You + Me, another in the deployment scarf series

Being away from each other is hard, especially when the one you love is in harm's way.  Keep them close to your heart with a custom-woven, uniquely designed set:  For mom, a chevron-patterned scarf, for a teenage girl, a trendy necklace, and for dad who is scheduled to deploy, a set of hearts to carry in his pocket and a bracelet to keep near his bedside.

What's so special about this one?  This beautiful wife sent me 2 shirts:  one his, one hers.  They are forever entwined.

For their 12 year old daughter
Mom will be her rock
while her dad is away 

For mom, a black and white
chevron infinity scarf

For dad, a white heart (hers)
connected to a black heart (his)
that can be concealed in his pocket
or under his hat.  And, a bracelet
made of her shirt for him to carry
or keep at his bedside.

Sample Urban Repurposed Eco Rug, made to order, custom, personalized

I wish I had thought of this before I made my last trip to Goodwill. T-shirt remnants repurposed to make a stunning rug. 

Peacock blues shown as an unfinished sample. Yours will be unique and OOAK. 

Custom Upcycled Belt from fav t-shirt, OOAK

Back in my former life as a youth worker (and as someone who wore tie dye) we made these adorable shirts to go to a conference. 

I'm over it. 

But...I'm not ready to let go of the shirt and I'd like a fun accent in my wardrobe. 

Et voila. Poof! A fun new belt. 

This one can be yours or you can send me a shirt of your own. Do it up!

What you see here is perfect for someone, but if it's not your idea of perfect we can create something perfect just for YOU.

Click this link to see more custom designs

Upcycled game day tailgate scarf, crafted from college t-sh

We've got spirit, yes we do. And we also would like 
to have style. 

Created from shirts that no longer fit or 
suited our wardrobe, this scarf lets our old memories 
live again as we root on our favorite team.  Send us 
your own shirts, scarves, grandma's tablecloth, etc 
to use. 

Perfect for those sorority and fraternity shirts you 
have no idea what to do with.  

Pictured with felt pins, available for purchase 
separately for 1-3 dollars each.

Deployment Scarf

I'm not gonna lie. When my husband went to Basic Training last year and I had no daily communication or proximity to him I almost lost my isht. Before he left he made me and my daughters a "Hug-a-Daddy," his pillow with his shirt on it. I snuggled next to that every night. I wish I'd had something at the time to bring with me on days I missed him most, but it didn't seem practical to wear his shirt every day. To help other wives, daughters, sons, moms, dads, grandmas, etc who are feeling blue I created the Deployment Scarf. On days you really wish you could be next to your hero but distance is between you, you can wear a reminder of him or her to keep your loved one close to your heart. 

This shirt is made from my husband's battallion PT shirt, but I'm guessing you have a scrap of something that is meaningful to you. Send it to me and I'd love to make you something to get you through your difficult days. Please share with others you know who are missing our troops in the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, National Guard, and Reserves. You never know who needs the lift today.

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We would love to preserve your memories in a way that is meaningful for you. Want to swap ideas? We're always available for a quick video chat or phone call and we're always just a text or email away. We are two sentimental girls hoping to help others cherish the memories they hold closest to their hearts. We will work with any material, fiber, paper, jewelry, etc that you have to make something as unique as you are. <3

Please visit our shop, StellaSofia, on Etsy to see more memory creations, handwoven items and vintage treats.  You'll be happy you did! <3