Everything Old is New Again

What do you think
this denium vest, probably from the 90's

and this denium valance from the same era

might equal?

This purse, of course.

I cut up the vest and just barely had enough (with a little creative piecing) for the outside and strap.

This is supposed to be the front, according to the pattern.

But, I really like this side too!

This was a tie on the back of the vest, that I had just taken off and set aside.

Then I decided to try it here and I loved it.

You know me by now, I love to use every little scrap

and I did!

I had to piece the front and back, so I put the piece right in the middle and made mock French Seams, so it looks like it was on purpose. Well, at least I think sew.

As for the denium valance I showed you above, it was perfect for the lining.

But I had enough  of the vest to make divided pockets for both sides.
It is always so difficult to show the inside of a purse.

Mr. SS was impressed, but just doesn't get why I would make a purse from a vest.

I tried to explain my excitement for making something new out of something old.

(And...using up every little scrap)

I snapped the pictures a couple of days ago when we were having beautiful sunny weather. The tree is a fruitless plum, that we really had to trim back when me moved the RV small cottage a few weeks ago. I was really excited to see all the blossoms. I was worried it might go into shock.

Anyway, it is just outside my studio door and all I had to do was stand on the step and hang the purse up for pictures.

I am linking up with Susan @ Between Naps on the Porch

for Metamorphis Monday

God is Good!!

Life is Good!!