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What I Wore – made for me

Posted by Kristin Rauch in Thrifted - (2 Comments)

I thought I would hop back on the What I Wore Wednesday train since I was totally liking my outfit this evening. I am linking up with Lindsay at The Pleated Poppy again.

 

I just got these pants last week and love them! I wasn’t sure I could pull off the colored pants trend, especially this light. But I found these at a fantastic price and they fit great, so I went for it. These pants have been dubbed the sans Luke pants as I am too scared to wear them around Luke. So like tonight I wore them to Bible Study sans Luke. :)

You may recognize the fabric as the same as the back of Luke’s quilt. lol! I realized it when I was writing that post. It’s a thrifted sheet I found a while ago and I used it to make this shirt thinking that if it didn’t turn out it cost me $2. But I actually ended up liking the shirt a lot, and I wear it at least once a week.  I drafted the pattern myself from a similar shirt that I already owned.

I thought I would give an ode to my lovely sandals, that broke shortly after this picture. Ugh! I will be getting them fixed as they are some of my favorites. I wear them sooo much! I kinda like this color combo, you know with a pop or coral or lemon yellow thrown in. ;)

 

Outfit Details:

Shirt: Made by me

Pants: Loft

Shoes: Steve Madden ( I know they broke, but I have had them awhile and wear them at least 6x a week, and have them in another color. so I would recommend them)

This outfit post is proving to me that I need to step out of my comfort zone more often as both the pants and shirt where just that, and I love them. Have you stepped out of your comfort zone in fashion lately? You should!

Thanks for stopping by!

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typewriter case

Posted by Kristin Rauch in blog | Craftiness | From:Me To:You | Gifts | Thrifted - (3 Comments)

I made this bag for a From:Me To:You gift.  Don’t know what From:Me To:You is? It’s my facebook page, where I ask people to nominate someone to receive a handmade gift no strings attached. Check it out!

Anyway! The person who this gift is for, I know. She lives in California and is fun and funky, and enjoys music, writing, and unique things.

I used some of my Melody Miller Ruby Star Shining Typewriters in the mustard and pink colorway. I love this fabric so much. I think this style of bag highlights a fun larger print like this so well.

I topped the typewriters with a lovely navy linen I picked up not long ago. It doesn’t “match” but it “goes” perfectly. :)

I lined it with a lovely pink vintage sheet scrap i had in my stash. I also attempted using an old leather belt for straps, well two belts. :) I went on a hunt to the local Savers to find a long enough belt to make straps, and would you know, belts aren’t as long as they appear. :) I happened across two matching, or at least really really similar belts and they worked perfectly for the straps. I left one of the buckles on to add an extra detail.

I love this simple style of bag. It is just a boxed bottom, fully lined bag, but the fun fabrics and belt handles make it feel so special. I am going to be making more.

Don’t forget to head over to From:Me To:You’s Facebook Page and Nominate someone for August!

 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

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