I’ve had these all along but never put them in the store. Why? I don’t know. So here they are.

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lovely photo with SWANclothing sock garters by thePhotoZoo.

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Many people have requested heavier clips on my sock garters and thigh-high garters for their heavier socks and thigh-highs, and I finally found some nice ones. I can use these on any pair, just ask. And I’ll be making up a special pair of heavy duty garters that can be used as a sock and thigh version soon. Because I do love you! And besides all that, hi everyone :) I’m working hard and looking forward to fall, I hope you are too.

SWANclothingness.

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Continued from here. Now freshly done and on a jet plane…

And if you are all like, damn! Go here.

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hi jennie! this is what happened yesterday with your Tiny Rose purse in Mint…

my sewing machine with lovely view, note the mint thread all ready to go.

(my newly favourite vintage loafers.) side panels of Tiny Rose with top stitching templates in place & half finished zipper. a custom cut to size zipper mind you! so with teeth removed then the end bit put back on with appropriate pliers, then trimmed. i didn’t do that, a sweet zipper genius did that for me. and some bias tape finishing the edges. that bias tape will be throughout the bag interior.

thready bits after topstitching but before the template is removed and the threads are pulled through, individually knotted and then the end bits hidden.

just a happy photo of the topstitching on the template.

photos look much nicer large here.

today all the pieces of the actual bag are being put together, hopefully some pics will happen too.

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to balance out all the headless pics. yes, i have a head.

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I made these bags twice. At first they were too fussy. What I really wanted was something simple, humble, pretty. The bags work. They hang well, are strong, and feel good, with a bit of body and a bit of slouch. And I love the cotton upholstery florals, I hunted for them for a while… Mint with tiny roses. Big luminous flowers on midnight black, like flowers in moonlight. A muted circle of dusty roses on tan. My favourite lilac floral fabric. And lemon-lemon yellow with big pale pink climbing roses too. That one just glows. The interior is lined in light grey with a single big pocket.

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I was obsessed with the handles being florals that encircled you and not the regular flat handles. So I made these rounded cotton filled handles, very easy on the shoulder. I love the idea of tubes of flowers. I found matching embroidery thread and hand whipstitched them together from end to end, and hand embroidered the swan logo.

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The wood swan charms were made for me by The Wood Garden. They work with “wood from sustainably farmed hardwood trees”. I think the swans are beautiful. They feel great, and the more they are handled the better they will look. They’re tied on with a little fabric loop. Something about threading the flowers through the wood swan, I love that too. I guess I am a little bit in love with these bags.

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So yes, finally a tote from me for summer!

Find them in my SWANclothing store.

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{I’ve just moved this entry up so it stays on the front page. Here’s the original “intro to SWANclothing sock garters…“ And La Meow, Jaana of The door in my wardrobe, and Sabocracy wearing theirs perfectly. More colours here, including Latté. And some mentions.}

Hello pretty leg candy… Are your brogues lonely? Your futuristic wedgie platforms and stilettos need a friend or two? SWANclothing sock garters save the day! Not just for socks. Not just for girls.

Made from thrifted recycled leather and stretchy elastic. Anchored flatteringly with leather at the front & back. Topped off with a silver metal swan bead. And a clip for your socks in front. Keep those socks up!

The SWANclothing sock garters come in black, white, satin cream, white lace, latté, baby blue, and ballerina pink. And are available in all sizes, please include your calf measurement when you place your order. If you want a thigh high version, just include your thigh measurement instead.

Find them in my SWANclothing store.

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1 of many colours. more coming later today. see big here.

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