Showing posts with label seat belt bags. Show all posts
Showing posts with label seat belt bags. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
Bright colors are coming to my seatbelt bags
I just got a shipment in of glorious colored seatbelt webbing. What fun! I've begun production and hope to start listing bags daily. I'm also working on a few new sizes. This is when it gets exciting for me. I'm in full on design and production mode. Unfortunately, other things have to give...Twitter, ning chats, internet exploration...
Be sure to check back in frequently to see what's new!
Friday, March 27, 2009
Warning: the following post contains blatant horn tooting!
Today's post is all about me (as if this entire blog isn't). I had quite a productive week and want to share.
First, here are some new items at à la mode :
seatbelt tote bag - black and gray medium
hardware necklace - steel movement
see it on my site
see it in my Etsy shop
I tried out my new Flip camcorder for the first time - see video below. I thought it would be fun to show the movement of the necklace above. Clearly I have a lot to learn in the world of digital video recording so don't be too critical of my first attempt. The thought of adding this dimension to my blog is quite appealing to me. Note: I cringe at the very idea that my bra straps are showing, but I'm treating this as a WYSIWYG adventure. Bare with me - pun intended. Also, I decided on a different name for the necklace.
Second, here a few sites that I popped up on this week. When you have a moment, stop by those sites and check them out!
WHATdesigners.com
Lastly, be sure to check out my zoomed local post on Scoutie Girl this week (usually posts later in afternoon). North Carolina was my focus this week.
If you know of great art shows and festivals in your area, please let me know about them. My posts on Scoutie Girl include upcoming shows in different areas, so I'd love to know about any in your neck of the woods!
Have a great weekend!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Stop to smell the flowers!
I wish you could smell these. Our large jasmine plant has bloomed and the fragrance fills the house. Nothing brightens a moment more than the smell of flowers.
I finished the seatbelt messenger bag that I started a few weeks ago. It had been sitting on my work table 90% complete all this time. I tend to move from project to project frequently. I hope to finish a seatbelt tote today and start on that will be gray and black.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Work in Progress - woven messenger bag
It was so beautiful out yesterday here in RI. A much needed reprieve from the cold and gloom. I began a custom order for a woven seat belt messenger bag before I set off on a long walk to the beach with my 7 year old.
I'm making several extras along with this one to try to keep up with demand. It's much easier to cut many out at once. Hopefully, by the end of the week, I'll have an extra messenger and tote bag on hand.
I'm making several extras along with this one to try to keep up with demand. It's much easier to cut many out at once. Hopefully, by the end of the week, I'll have an extra messenger and tote bag on hand.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Monday, May 5, 2008
This just in...
...the Woven Bag series! Using seat belt webbing (my signature bag straps), I've begun a series of bags that I'm certain will become a regular line at
à la mode.
It took some time for me to figure out the perfect way to construct these bags. My goal was to let the weave dictate the styles, which resulted in minimal seams (adding to the bags durability).
Currently, I have 3 styles - the market, the messenger, and the mini. I plan to add a clutch and a wristlet soon!
The woven belts add beautiful texture and interest to these bags. They are classically tailored and minimally sophisticated. A perfect balance between trendy and timeless.
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