Showing posts with label recycle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label recycle. Show all posts

Thursday, November 8, 2018

Happy Fall! It's been a while...



Hey Friends, Happy Fall!

I hope this finds you all well. Summer seems to have flown by in the best way; a little travel, a lot of amazing outdoor music, beautiful park days, some amateur gardening success, and quite a bit of freelance work.    

ErinElsie accessories have been selling, so I'm busy trying to restock my online shop in time for this holiday season. Please keep small businesses in mind when doing your holiday shopping. Gifts should be special! I have been collecting some beautiful fabrics from near and far and they are now being recycled into one of a kind earrings, scrunchies, and some lux winter hats. Follow along for all the new items and updates ahead!  

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A few new items below - click on the image to shop or for more info!
https://etsy.me/2ASGVcS

Some beautiful fabrics salvaged from some vintage garments!

https://etsy.me/2ASGVcS

https://etsy.me/2zF7r7s

https://etsy.me/2zF7r7s

https://etsy.me/2JOWQfc

https://etsy.me/2JNBIG5


https://etsy.me/2OxCQ13

Pretty gold dangles, for all my hometown LSU and Saints fans! 

https://etsy.me/2OxCQ13

https://etsy.me/2JNBIG5

Handmade from bold recycled sweater fabrics :)

https://etsy.me/2OypBxj

https://etsy.me/2SWIEF5

https://etsy.me/2OzaHGX

https://etsy.me/2OzaHGX

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One of a kind items, one of a kind packages. Love my customers! 


Fall Feels in my neighborhood!


Thanks for stopping by. Hoping you all have a lovely weekend! Live in Color 🤗!

xo,
     Erin

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Saturday, December 3, 2016

Beanies Baby! (with a Twist!) + 25% Off in My Online Shop!

Beanies Baby! (with a Twist!)

https://www.etsy.com/listing/496199687/ivory-navy-spotted-norwegian-wool-turban?ref=shop_home_feat_4

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It's that time of year. It's finally gone from the cool fall temperatures to colder Christmas-y temperatures! Beanies become a winter staple, so I decided to spice up the traditional beanie with a little but of style!


At this time of year, thrift stores and consignment shops become inundated with discarded sweaters. You can find a super lux cashmere sweater, discarded because of a tiny hole. Why not give this discarded cashmere a new life! Now friends also pass along sweaters they can no longer wear and I have quite the stash of cozy fabrics. 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/ErinElsie?ref=l2-shopheader-name&section_id=15009853

I am so happy with how these are coming out! 

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https://www.etsy.com/listing/496199687/ivory-navy-spotted-norwegian-wool-turban?ref=shop_home_feat_4

https://www.etsy.com/listing/496271603/golden-cotton-turban-style-beanie-winter?ref=listing-shop-header-0

Another twist - this cozy style has plaid wool from a recycled vintage skirt, lined in soft merino wool!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/223434666/black-jewel-tone-plaid-wool-beanie?ref=shop_home_active_9

https://www.etsy.com/listing/496271603/golden-cotton-turban-style-beanie-winter?ref=listing-shop-header-0

How about flannel from a recycled men's shirt, lined in soft merino wool!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/223421390/green-navy-plaid-cotton-wool-beanie?ref=listing-shop-header-3

What a sweet special gift these would make? You can shop right now in your pajamas from this blog post ;)


Have a lovely weekend friends!

xo,
     Erin 

Also, save 25% Off on all ErinElsie items, like this dress with the offer code KindnessAlways25. Lots of other great, one of a kind gift items popping up in my online shop everyday! 



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Wednesday, November 30, 2016

A Farewell to Fall (with an Upcycled, Vintage Tablecloth, Wrap Dress Project!)

A Farewell to Fall 🍁🍂
(with an Upcycled, Vintage Tablecloth, Wrap Dress Project!)


 Of course I would make a dress out of a vintage table cloth...





I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving everyone. As the holiday season is here, I thought it only appropriate to share this farewell to fall, upcycling project with you!


I originally picked up this fall-feeling, oversized tablecloth while on a thrifting adventure with my mom in my Louisiana hometown. Pictured above with some of the other fun items from that thrifting trip, you'll hear more about the other fabrics from that trip in spring/summer! 

It was huge and covered in a cornucopia of fall foliage. I immediately knew I wanted to create a whimsical dress out of it! 



 I'm really excited about how it came out! It's a super easy to wear, generously sized wrap dress. While the print is super fall feeling, I think the heavy dose of green would also make this dress beautiful in the spring! The sleeves have a little bit of drama, and are trimmed in recycled denim, along with the neckline. I also tried to use a lot of the original green trim from the table cloth. 
https://www.etsy.com/listing/495708307/farewell-to-fall-maxi-wrap-dress?ref=shop_home_active_1

The back has a gathered detail with a generous amount of fabric. It drapes so beautifully. 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/495708307/farewell-to-fall-maxi-wrap-dress?ref=shop_home_active_1

https://www.etsy.com/listing/495708307/farewell-to-fall-maxi-wrap-dress?ref=shop_home_active_1

Also, change the dress up by wearing it as a statement making kimono.  

https://www.etsy.com/listing/495708307/farewell-to-fall-maxi-wrap-dress?ref=shop_home_active_1


Shop this dress
As our harvest season comes to a close, for most, the holiday season is full on. If you're going to be gift shopping, please try to patron makers via online shopping sites like Etsy,  your local shops, or hand-make a gift!


Happy December Everyone! Thank you for stopping by,  

xo,
     Erin 

Also, save 25% Off on all ErinElsie items, like this dress with the offer code KindnessAlways25. Lots of great, one of a kind gift items popping up in my online shop everyday! 


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Monday, April 4, 2016

Ready, Set, Spring!


Hi friends! I'm trying to think spring, even though it's cold and rainy outside today in New York City.


 At least there are still beautiful sunny moments and flowers are starting to bloom. I feel like I've been hibernating creatively during these past winter months and collecting some super vintage fabrics and ideas along the way.  


I'm feeling inspired and anxious to get to work on a new ErinElsie summer collection. Here's a little preview of some of my fave fabrics.


It's all about the details. Handmade finishes and just the right buttons are part of what truly sets a special garment apart. 

I love using denim. It's such a great fabric to recycle. It's become a sort of neutral that connects my pieces to one another amid all the prints and fabrics.


My current fave in my vintage fabric stash is this most unique hand-dyed and hand embroidered one.


I still have buttons from my grandmother Elsie and I love hunting around for more. I also still receive some from family and friends a I love that! 


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Okay, time to get busy! New pieces coming your way!


 Have a lovely Monday!

 xo,
     Erin 

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Monday, November 9, 2015

Pouch Perfect! Something Old, Something New...




Greetings! I can't believe it's already November. Freelance projects have kept me super busy, so I am so excited to be back in the home studio making things again! In my busy-ness, I feel like I am always in need of little ways to help organize my daily life. My handbags, backpacks, styling supplies, and sewing supplies tend to get out of control over time and I can't find anything I need. With that inspiration and my desire to put some great fabric remnants to good use, came these little zipper pouches!

 I can't ever let good fabric go to waste. Each piece has a story - whether it was the way it was found or the story by which a person gave it to me and I love that. Because I have fabrics in such small and limited amounts, I want to use every last bit of them. In addition to interesting prints and colors, I really love working with denim. It's not unusual for friends to drop off their old jeans to add to my fabric supply :) If any fabric was made to last and be reincarnated into a new item - it's denim. 


And how about these great brass zippers?


This floral cotton fabric was give to me by an old neighbor in my hometown. For a long time, she worked at a fabric store and she is starting to giveaway all her fabrics and notions. The quality and assortment of her fabrics are so lovely I'm so glad that she thought of me. I decided to use some of this fabric as a lining - I always want the items I make to be beautiful on the inside as well as the outside. 

The result? Sweet little somethings to hold your sweet little somethings, or just all those little things that get lost in your giant handbag! 


Treat yourself, or give one as a sweet gift with a story that goes much beyond the design!

 Okay, back to work for me. I have a few ambitious projects I'm trying to get done! Please stay tuned and hope you are having a lovely Monday!
xo,
     Erin 


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