Friday Night Sewing
Going out in the Old Port hear a friend's band on Friday night required two things: a serious amount of coffee all day long in order to stay awake long enough to even hear them start; and... a new clutch. Naturally.
Last minute crafting is so very messy, isn't it? It is. The clutch I made is quite like the one in Amy's Bend-the-Rules-Sewing, except I didn't even have enough time to look for the book before making it. But very similar, or nearly identical, I think - I used a layer of cotton batting in the middle of the lining and the outer fabric. The outer fabric is one that I found a few months ago at a rummage sale and haven't even put away yet - I love it so, and desperately wish there were more of it.
Apparently I was going for the look of June Cleaver (for whom I'll gladly leave the social context and happily take the clothes - Hannah, I think we'd make a fabulous duo). Circa 1962. Or something like that.
Ouch! I was born in 1962 and am a young mother to my eldest child, now fifteen years old. It'll be another six years until she is old enough to go to a bar.
Posted by: Millie | July 17, 2007 at 07:47 AM
That looks awesome! Love the fabric!
Thanks,
Jill
Posted by: Jill | July 17, 2007 at 08:14 AM
Beautiful clutch! Just got Amy's book in the mail yesterday and can't wait to tackle some of those awesome projects- including this clutch.
Posted by: Julia | July 17, 2007 at 08:21 AM
such a cute clutch. xo
Posted by: shari | July 17, 2007 at 08:49 AM
Absolutely beautiful. The clutch goes well with the dress (which is lovely with the shoes...)
Posted by: Julia | July 17, 2007 at 08:51 AM
that was so NOT June Cleaver. she would not have been quite so much fun.
Posted by: jean | July 17, 2007 at 08:53 AM
You so sassy! And look at you model! With that foot just askew! You so cool!
And yes, it is VERY messy being creative. You should see my dump, I mean sewing room!
Posted by: Sharon | July 17, 2007 at 09:27 AM
oh yes! i agree. now why haven't i made myself a clutch before???
Posted by: hannah | July 17, 2007 at 09:47 AM
That's it...I'm making the clutch today. You've inspired me again.
Posted by: Lorien | July 17, 2007 at 10:22 AM
Love,Love that fabric on the clutch and oooh, with the pattern on the dress!! WOW!! Great work, just love what you made even the button you used for a closure...and the quilt for your son is so one of those things childhood memories are made of. I myself, love the pop of brown you added. Such talent :)
Posted by: Bethany | July 17, 2007 at 10:28 AM
I love your outfit and clutch! I think the 50's clothing was the best.
Posted by: Gina | July 17, 2007 at 10:53 AM
that flowery print is amazing!!!
and using it on a clutch like that is fabric well spent.
Posted by: Sarah Taylor | July 17, 2007 at 11:01 AM
i remember that fabric from the rummage sale - i was green with envy then and am again now! your clutch looks great, amanda. you are right, hannah and you would make quite the duo!
Posted by: erin | July 17, 2007 at 11:36 AM
I thought you looked fabulous!!! And I seem to recall my eye being drawn the clutch all night long!
Posted by: bellablue | July 17, 2007 at 11:43 AM
mmmm. I love that fabric too. Very styliing. As of last Friday, I have now bought that book for three people. The next time I buy it, it will be for me (and my son who is a much better tailor).
Posted by: Madeline R | July 17, 2007 at 12:48 PM
more pics of the skirt/dress?
Posted by: Grace | July 17, 2007 at 12:52 PM
I can really relate to the last minute messy part. Since owning a gallery now, and needing to go to a lot of "Artist Opening Receptions" I always feel the need to make a new bag or something to wear at the last minute. I do feel that the last minuteness? opens up the creativity and some interesting things come out-as your great clutch.
Posted by: Angelia | July 17, 2007 at 12:59 PM
That fabric is amazing and could easily be from a current collection!
Posted by: Kristy | July 17, 2007 at 01:07 PM
I love the clutch, love the dress, but am totally smitten with the shoes!! mama like! mama like!!!!
Posted by: sarah | July 17, 2007 at 01:22 PM
you do it all with such style and grace! i love that clutch...i can barely sew at all but have that book and plan on making one of these someday.
Posted by: andrea | July 17, 2007 at 01:23 PM
I've been reading on and off on your blog, and there's so much recognition... it almost makes my heart sing. And don't I know about last minute madness... How do you do it? You have three kids - I have but one (granted - he's teen aging).
Cheers for the wonderful inspiration. Is your book going to be something like your blog?
Posted by: EnidaN | July 17, 2007 at 02:23 PM
love the fabric! Is it vintage or new?
Posted by: Rosemary | July 17, 2007 at 02:52 PM
i love the whole ensemble! that fabric is a beautiful find!!
Posted by: Veronica TM | July 17, 2007 at 03:26 PM
What? You went out? I mean, at night and all that, no kids involved? - haha...good for you. Hope you had a brilliant night. Around here we are getting ready for a dinner deluxe, one evening soon.
Love the red and the clutch! BTW: You sure have a button or two in those jars ;)
Posted by: diana | July 17, 2007 at 05:26 PM
Dude, I have that same skirt!
Posted by: Mariko | July 17, 2007 at 07:40 PM
Lovely! And I also long for the fashions of the early 60's - so feminine yet very functional.
Posted by: Andrea | July 17, 2007 at 09:58 PM
Oh wow, that is so 'ME@ its like looking down my own body, all the things I would wear.
Suzie sews
Posted by: suzie sews | July 18, 2007 at 05:31 AM
Wow, it looks gorgeous! So summery, so fresh and so cheerful! :) Good job!
Posted by: Concha | July 18, 2007 at 04:59 PM