Meet Judith of Rusty Cuts
Well, my name is Judith and I make dresses and other clothes out of vintage fabric. I'm originally from San Diego, but moved to San Francisco to go to school for graphic design. But, I've always loved...
View ArticleSaturday night at the gallery
My collection is still up at Gaartdensity Gallery. Saturday evening Matt had a brilliant idea to have a little second opening for those that missed the previous week. We bought two giants bottles of...
View ArticleTuesday Tunes - Grimes - Oblivion
Grimes, 24-year-old Claire Boucher, may be the only hipster that I could potentially like. Some of her fashion choices make me cringe, but maybe she's just that strange. Watch the fun video above and...
View ArticleDrab to Fab dress reconstruction and tutorial DIY Update a granny dress!
Do you ever find the best dress at the thrift store, fabric-wise, and the cut is horrific?! Use this tutorial as a guideline on how to alter a dress that's a few sizes too big and create a more modern...
View ArticleOut with the old...
Check out my Etsy shop for an awesome deal on lingerie, embroidered art, and more! Time to make room for new stock! Use the coupon code "springcleaning" for 30% off. Spread the word! Tell your friends!...
View ArticleVideo of my gallery opening by Calimino
The first time I've taken my work to canvas, a 30 piece collection of embroidered art at Gaartdensity Gallery, 1155 Broad Street, Augusta took place on June 1st, 2012.The collection is mainly nude...
View ArticleRachael's visit!
I'm sad my sister just pulled out of my driveway, headed back to Florida. She came up for the weekend and we had a blast! We went out dancing, shopping, to the salon, to Ihop, to get ice cream, worked...
View ArticleDIY band t-shirt reconstruction
Have you ever gone to a show, and fall in love with the band, but they only have extra large or large shirts available, and you need something smaller?! Not to worry. This tutorial will solve all your...
View ArticleMy 'new' vintage Brother Festival sewing machine
The newest machine to be added to my collection. A Brother Festival. Made in the 1960s, I purchased it at Goodwill for only $15 the weekend of my spring fashion show. It had NEVER been used, still...
View ArticleThey're BACK!
After a two year hiatus, cassette wallets have returned to my Etsy shop. This is huge news, everyone. Because for the first time ever, Sally Ann is no longer just ME. My sister, Rachael is now a part...
View ArticleDrab to Fab Dress reconstruction: School teacher frock to summer dress...
I'm so excited to have Rachael in another dress reconstruction on my blog. Watch for another fun one later this week. The dress we reconstructed has been in my closet/work line for years, and it's...
View ArticleExhibition winding down
Photo by Fred Swindell.Last night, I went to the gallery since all my lingerie was available to locals for only $25. I wanted to catch some people while they shopped. It's my favorite to see my things...
View ArticleSpring lingerie photo shoot
They're here! I got the pictures back from the photo shoot before the Spring Fashion Show, and whoa! These girls look amazing! Check out the album on my Facebook page for all 50 shots! And the lingerie...
View ArticleThe Fringe Satchel from Bird Trouble
I did it again. I bought another Bird Trouble handbag. I just love Alexz's work and I had to treat myself to another purse. For years I would only wear handbags and clutches that ONLY I made. But a few...
View ArticleDIY: Drab to fab 90s jumper reconstruction
The second DIY jumper reconstruction coming to you from Rachael's visit last weekend. She had bought this at a thrift store, for just a few dollars, but it was quite outdated and frumpy. With shoulder...
View Article$25 lingerie sale continues...
Surprise! My show was extended! I'm now the entire gallery at Gaartdensity, as the other artist took down her work and my lingerie now covers an entire wall, with my embroidered work on the other....
View ArticleComing soon: Foldover Clutches
They're almost here! Foldover clutches. This is a quick little preview of one of the many purses that will be in my shop soon. It is made from a belt, jeans, a silk handkerchief and an old tablecloth....
View ArticleTuesday Tunes - First Aid Kit - Blue
Another video from the Swedish sister duo Johanna and Klara, known as First Aid Kit. I can't stop listening to this band when I'm working in my studio. They're like a female version of Fleet Foxes....
View ArticleNever too old for sparklers
Hope you all had a lovely 4th of July. After spending all afternoon cooking, Matt and I went to a picnic at this brother's house on the other side of town. Together, we prepared made red skinned potato...
View ArticleHow to sew an invisible hem on a cotton skirt
This style of cotton skirt with an elastic waistband is so versatile. One of my favorite staples in my closet. Many times, even when sitting at your natural waist, they are too long for today's...
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