DIY: Repurposed Wee One's Bib

 It is getting down to the wire, and I am still working on handmade gifts. That is the problem with making things yourself, it is easy to just go buy something, but it takes a lot of time to make things. This is one that I just made over the weekend for the plethora of friends who recently popped out their little wee ones.

Materials:
Terry cloth (can be thrifted towels)
Vintage fabric, thrifted linens or a pattern you like
Snap closures, I love the little pearly ones
A hammer
Sewing machine
Scissors

Cut out in terry cloth a shape that you like (I used an already made bib as a template)

Then fold it over and place it on a folded over side of your fabric, cut that out. 

Lay the pieces together and attach with stick pins

Then sew it together and cut off any extra bits.

Hammer the snaps on to the ends
Then wash the bib, because terry cloth sheds like a hairy dog. You are done!

-Ladybird

The Shop: Etsy!

 Hey Fab Readers, Twill and I are working on starting an etsy shop. Below are the pictures of our first ware for sale! Some handmade, up-cycled headbands made from vintage fabrics. We will have more vintage clothing and accessories soon.
-Ladybird

Vintage Inspired: i-Vintage Tech Gift

Nerd alert! I lost my phone last week, and since my old one was getting pretty shabby, I opted for the ubiquitous iphone. Yes I am now living the i-life. At the store, the case selection was grim, so I came home and immediately started a search for vintage inspired/adorable iphone cases.

These would be great gifts for the i-lover in your life, but how to choose? From London floral to Paris unmentionables, soft leather, hard bamboo and repurposed vintage fabrics, choices abound!

Repurposed Vintage Fabrics, Yay!

 

Big Bad Wolf

Floral Details

Cute and Sustainable!

Darling Bird

Paris, Je T'Aime

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-Ladybird

The Happenings: Black Friday

Happy Thanksgiving! 

Black Friday is tomorrow. So in honor of the biggest shopping day, I am giving my top five favorite local shops for reused, vintage, repurposed and handmade gifts! Of course you can always make things yourself and stay warm and cozy at home!

5. Hunt & Gather - This adorable shop is full of great housewares, from decorations and pillows to tables and chairs. Every nook has something surprising.

 4. Electric Fetus- Great record shop that carries a variety of local bands. You are sure to find some amazing music. Bonus, they are having a 20% off "Black Friday" sale!

3. Crafty Planet- I often go in this shop just to look at the beautiful fabrics. For that crafty person, the gift of a sewing class is just the thing!

2. The Wild Rumpus- Local bookstore, dedicated to kids, is the perfect place to pick up that children's classic to read with a young person in your life.

1. Rewind! - One of my all time favorite Minneapolis vintage clothing shops, they are always stocked full to the brim, and I never leave without dropping a large sum of money. Their accessories are incredible, the perfect place to find a gift for that special someone. . . or to re-vamp your own wardrobe for the Holiday season.

Of course, if you can wait a few weeks check out the Mighty Swell sale! We will have tons of gifts and party clothes, a little something for everyone.




Happy crafting, shopping, and thrifting!

- Ladybird