September is National Sewing Month

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My Style Inspiration for the week

I think in many contemporary societies we'd like to think of ourselves in ethnocentric terms thinking that our way is best when for hundreds or thousands of years many indigenous people have refined and simplified life. The Tarahumara/Raramuri have done so in their simplistic designs using a color palate that is based on bright colorful tones which go together regardless of the print which is usually floral taken from nature or their environment. Most can be made without sizzors or a sewing machine. I have tried the tear method and it works using strips of fabric torn.
Many of the Tarahumara simply wore seed bead necklaces and embellishments.

Turn old jeans into a jacket!

Found this clever jacket on V magazine free back issues for ipad apps. Can you see the old pant pockets and waistband? tap on photo for larger view

Hobo International

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My Fav Pic of the week....Hobo International Hibiscus Clutch, wear with existing black thongs, tshirt and jeans for an updated tropical look. Also add a new pair of big sunglasses! Don't forget a flower behind your ear to pull the look together.

Do colognes get better with age?

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I thought that generally colognes became rancid with age. I have a very expensive parfume that was rancid after one year! So I was very surprised when my Jovan Island Gardenia was even better after a year and a half! I have always been a fragrance "junkie". My grandmothers name was "Kuka" which means "flower essence" to the Yaqui. The simple things in life can bring so much pleasure, like the smell of a flower (or even wearing one in your hair!)

6mm Contact Invisible Shoe Kit for Barefoot Running

6mm Contact Invisible Shoe Kit for Barefoot Running
Keep it Simple....to go along with your sew fast sew easy patterns , here are some simple shoes you can make for yourself.
I have also seen some Yaqui wear this shoe, particularly in some of the USA ceremonies.

DIY We Tried: Eco Dyeing – Sewing Blog | BurdaStyle.com

DIY We Tried: Eco Dyeing – Sewing Blog | BurdaStyle.com
These dying techniques are so easy and what a great way to reuse products that some may just throw away with such beautiful results! You could even mix the different effects in a garment!