With a need to create and a woman with an appetite for life...I up-cycle old styles to create new fashion...
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Sunday, May 29, 2011
LATEST WORK
If you are interested ...you can go to my Etsy page under
Prairie Child Design
This piece started out as a bed skirt.
I added a beautiful pieces of vintage hand crochet lace as the shoulder straps.
This lovely is in England to a repeat offender...Thanks C.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
LATEST WORK
This sweet little blouse is so light and delicate that the light shines right through...I added ruffles down the front and extra lace onto the collar, it has the Ol' Nau-lenes feel that is so popular these days.
I added bits and pieces of tattered lace and the most light of crochet to enhance the whole piece.
SIZE: LARGE
PRICE: $65.00 plus ship.
I added bits and pieces of tattered lace and the most light of crochet to enhance the whole piece.
SIZE: LARGE
PRICE: $65.00 plus ship.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
LATEST WORK
I worked on this for 2 days and I finely finished it...
I started with a blouse and added a length of old sheet and an old dresser runner. I added bits of lace and crochet to areas of darker spots from the tea staining process.
The neckline has elastic so it can be worn off the shoulder or not and the sleeves are simple but quiet nice.
The back has a tiny bow tie at just the right spot. I added gathers that are pinked and the raw edges are showing just to be different and to make room for the dance...
The hem is full of beautiful crochet and lace that make the dress swing as you walk.
Size:Small-Medium
Price: $135.00 plus shipping
It is also listed on www.etsy.com
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
BUSY...
THE TEA DYED LOOK GREATLY ENHANCES MY PIECES...
I received a shipment of dollies, buttons and crochet lace ribbon a few days ago from a client, I was so excited when I opened the box, it is like having a birthday every time one arrives.
I feel I have put a few of delicate little pieces from the past to good use on these
blouses.
I have had request for sizes for that pleasantly plump figure and here is one. This blouse is Size:2X-3X,
The back is completely open so a lace camisole would be beautiful under this piece. Price:$75.00
I made the Pantaloons from an old dress, The size is 2X-3X and 36 inches long. The back has elastic. Price: $65.00The back is simple and is very see through so a layered affect would be wonderful.
This blouse is a 1X and I used an old sari. I added buttons at the neckline to add interest. Price:$65.00 SORRY THIS LITTLE PIECE HAS BEEN SOLD...

This blouse has a lot going on, I added different buttons, cut the sleeves out and
I cut the back to give more room for adjustment. There are raw edges here and there for a look that I just love...
The size is Extra Large-1X
Price: $65.00
SORRY THIS LITTLE PIECE HAS BEEN SOLD...
Saturday, April 9, 2011
MY TEA DYED SEWING
My latest work has been fun to work on. I found this wonderful bodice in an old trunk that was just full of old doilies. I was so excited I think I must have done a little jig. The measurement at the breast is 36 inches. I love it.
The front is an old pillow sham and the back is an old tablecloth. I used doilies, lace, ripped sheets, lace curtain and a cuff off another old blouse.Size: Loose Small to Tight Medium
Price:$85.00
SORRY, this little jewel has been SOLD...
This beautiful blouse started with the wonderful crochet doilie at the bodice that was in that same old trunk. I still can't believe my luck on that day. There are doilies and ribbon and lots of other bits and pieces.
The lopes in the front are actually old curtain rings, but the ivory color matched it perfectly and I couldn't resist.
The back is open and has a button and ribbon loop as well as the bow tied ribbon is made to pull tight or loose to make it very adjustable.
Of course a pretty camisole or tee shirt is to be worn with this blouse but either way will be wonderful. Size Medium to Large. Price: $65.00
SORRY, this piece has been SOLD...
The front is an old pillow sham and the back is an old tablecloth. I used doilies, lace, ripped sheets, lace curtain and a cuff off another old blouse.Size: Loose Small to Tight Medium
Price:$85.00
SORRY, this little jewel has been SOLD...
This beautiful blouse started with the wonderful crochet doilie at the bodice that was in that same old trunk. I still can't believe my luck on that day. There are doilies and ribbon and lots of other bits and pieces.
The lopes in the front are actually old curtain rings, but the ivory color matched it perfectly and I couldn't resist.
The back is open and has a button and ribbon loop as well as the bow tied ribbon is made to pull tight or loose to make it very adjustable.
Of course a pretty camisole or tee shirt is to be worn with this blouse but either way will be wonderful. Size Medium to Large. Price: $65.00
SORRY, this piece has been SOLD...
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
What I have been working on...
I have been busy this week creating new and interesting pieces. I shipped 5 prairie blouses to a new client in Sweden. I shipped 1 blouse to Canada and I designed this piece.
This little dress is made of very light weight material that came from an old dress form the 60's. It is see through so would go very well over a black tank dress.
The back has a doily that has been cut out so there is see through down the back. The Size is varied from Small to Large. Price: $95.00
SORRY THIS PRETTY PIECE HAS BEEN SOLD...
This little dress is made of very light weight material that came from an old dress form the 60's. It is see through so would go very well over a black tank dress.
The back has a doily that has been cut out so there is see through down the back. The Size is varied from Small to Large. Price: $95.00
SORRY THIS PRETTY PIECE HAS BEEN SOLD...
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