tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post1109815867719579248..comments2024-03-26T05:18:07.373-05:00Comments on Rhonda's Creative Life: Once a Junker, Always a JunkerRhondaBusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12555069797738423675noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-70845123965487797342017-03-13T11:25:43.259-05:002017-03-13T11:25:43.259-05:00Only a creative sewist would so deeply regret leav...Only a creative sewist would so deeply regret leaving behind a thrift piece 😊<br />Rhonda Busshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240737918954576573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-7824404873600530452017-03-12T14:42:33.415-05:002017-03-12T14:42:33.415-05:00Many, many years ago -- but I was STILL old enough...Many, many years ago -- but I was STILL old enough to know better! -- I found a beautiful designer negligee in a thrift shop just off Rte 24 in downstate Illinois.<br /><br />I can't remember the name of the designer but it was one of the French couture houses like St Laurent or Dior. It was white linen, pintucked to a fare-the-well, and loaded with ruffles and lace inserts like a 1905 lingerie dress. How it wound up in a church thrift store in a town of 1,800 people out in the middle of the upland corn prairie I could only imagine.<br /><br />It was floor length but about four sizes too small for me so I left it there.<br /><br />Seriously. Acres of usable fabric in the full skirt but I. Left. It. There.<br /><br />I'm still kicking myself.Shayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16527241089629026268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-29093973877035790462017-03-09T12:03:55.377-06:002017-03-09T12:03:55.377-06:00What a bunch of lovely finds! Can't wait to s...What a bunch of lovely finds! Can't wait to see what you do with them!Remembering..OZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03790275371084859218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-82784721889304318422017-03-08T10:32:50.661-06:002017-03-08T10:32:50.661-06:00Wow! You did well. I have this same compulsion, si...Wow! You did well. I have this same compulsion, since way back in my teens. I totally agree about the thrift store being a great source for fabric. It's a great source for wools that I can risk felting, bag hardware that I scavenge of fifty cent bags and leather as in your great pants. Great post Rhonda. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-33685154850280484702017-03-07T21:06:49.915-06:002017-03-07T21:06:49.915-06:00It was just one of those days, every time I turned...It was just one of those days, every time I turned, I found another great piece. Doesn't always happen, but nice when it does :)Rhonda Busshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240737918954576573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-68673075521316268112017-03-07T21:05:52.482-06:002017-03-07T21:05:52.482-06:00The picture really doesn't do the brocade just...The picture really doesn't do the brocade justice. It really is such a lovely piece.Rhonda Busshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240737918954576573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-57249584191536554952017-03-07T21:05:13.014-06:002017-03-07T21:05:13.014-06:00A good resale shop is definitely worth keeping a s...A good resale shop is definitely worth keeping a secret :) I know that I will make a skirt from the brocade, but there's enough for more, so we'll see how it speaks to me. Rhonda Busshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240737918954576573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-32708946390830917162017-03-07T21:03:26.679-06:002017-03-07T21:03:26.679-06:00Thanks for the inspiration Lucy!Thanks for the inspiration Lucy!Rhonda Busshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240737918954576573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-51812668120188496352017-03-07T17:37:47.179-06:002017-03-07T17:37:47.179-06:00Hi Rhonda,
What a terrific find your shopping was...Hi Rhonda,<br /> What a terrific find your shopping was, it's getting harder and harder in England to find places to get such bargains. Our charity (thrift) shops often charge what you'd pay in a regular cheap store.<br /> I have a suggestion for the leather trousers. Cut off straight across top of the legs so they look like short shorts. Use your stash to put fabric round the base of each leg (not explained that too well, cover hole where leg would be). <br />You now have a basic trouser shaped bag. I then either thread fun coloured scarf or thin belt through belt loops. <br />Put a zip across top of bag and add a handle. Again I usually use belts from charity shops or one to match one in belt loops.<br />To attach put jump ring (size of choice) on belt loop each side of shorts. I then use clear cable tie or climbing carabiner to secure belt to rings.<br />Inside add 2 more rings with small amount of link chain attached to each. Add extra pockets if desired.<br />On one chain add keys and other put small jump ring through top of purse (wallet) and attach other end of chain.<br />If someone tries to remove these from your bag the chains stop them. <br /> I've been making these kind of bags for 4 years and friends snap them up :-) I've also used swim shorts for beach bags, childrens bright jeans from Primark and even pretty baby dresses from charity shop.<br /> My logo choice is # 3 the plane makes me think of you piloting and the rest is in keeping with your other logo.<br />Take care have a great week.<br />Lucy ~ not so sunny Kent, England <br />PS love the PJ pantsLucy W, Kent ~ Englandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00464046038884365199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-65501235006816895542017-03-07T14:37:21.789-06:002017-03-07T14:37:21.789-06:00Wow, what amazing purchases and for so little mone...Wow, what amazing purchases and for so little money. I love going to charity shops here too. You never know what you will find, although vintage treasures are getting rarer and rarer as is vintage fabric. Prices have sky-rocketed too as everything is now "collectable" or "rare". There are still a few decent places but I am keeping them under my hat. :D Really looking forward to seeing what these garments metamorphose into. XxMother of Reinventionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14409826036412353940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-5456902884993643132017-03-07T14:34:36.278-06:002017-03-07T14:34:36.278-06:00I also love thrifting for fabric and for some read...I also love thrifting for fabric and for some ready-made outfits. Nothing like a great deal on some unique fabric. Especially love that brocade you found!Melwykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04885378201188978664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-19678269412373551512017-03-07T11:05:14.426-06:002017-03-07T11:05:14.426-06:00What amazing finds!! Love the knit dress on you,...What amazing finds!! Love the knit dress on you, so interesting! and the black dress looks wonderful too. Happy Sewing from IowaMelody A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05170460227433576519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-21314033230367368052017-03-07T09:36:31.821-06:002017-03-07T09:36:31.821-06:00That's m' girl!
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Kelley~That's m' girl!<br /><br />*hugs*<br />Kelley~Mrs. Kelley Dibblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192189624517973551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691319772208152166.post-50898648642947968412017-03-07T08:33:03.588-06:002017-03-07T08:33:03.588-06:00I'd say you hit the jackpot with that one stop...I'd say you hit the jackpot with that one stop at the thrift shop!Linda Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345674465845908156noreply@blogger.com