RE:UP HANDMADE UPDATE! New Wallets up on Etsy!

So I finally updated my Etsy and you can now purchase my mini wallets HERE!

Check out some of what is up for sale (I may be putting up a couple pieces of vintage as well):

Hand Signs

It's been a while, and I've recently relocated to the West Coast so thought it was time to do a little bit of updating.

Here are the finished patches from my previous post:

A-OK

This post is a throwback from when I made some DIY patches for a friend's party/art show during Pilsen's 2nd Fridays back in May. This a-ok is one of several hand signs/gestures I created. I learned a lot about the steps and process of making these tiny appliques. Lots of trial and error. More on the error side, but now I know better for next time. :)

Palm Trees and Summer Love

The weather in Chicago has been a little less than consistent, so I made this mini dress out of a  men's button-up in anticipation for warmer weather. I'm glad for this little creation as it has helped to fuel my next batch of items for my Re:Up label. Ps, I love my little bucket hat. 90 cent come up! Love those thrift store finds. <3 p="">

Cut A Rug

While I'm at it, here's another project I've been working on. An overdue rug for my Grandmother. Initially she wanted me to knit her one, but I was so uninspired with what I was coming up with that I decided to just cut up some sweaters instead. I'm hoping she likes the end result either way! Maybe I'll add some kind of stitching along the edges? Still a work in progress.

(Pardon the poor quality photo. Taken with my Samsung tablet)

Dutty Wine

I made these in a hurry and don't have a decent photo yet, but wanted to share a little recon I did on some jean shorts to keep the posts flowing. I replaced the pockets with some scrap fabric I purchased by the pound from one of the few Unison warehouse sales, here in Chicago. I enjoy the end result, and now have a way to incorporate more color into my wardrobe as I usually end up defaulting to every shade of black.

Re:Up Handmade

I started making and selling these mini wallets as a way to use excess fabric/clothing/whatever I had or didn't know what to do with. They made their debut at a one day pop-up shopping event I helped to put on called Winter Local, held at the Chicago Artists' Coalition back in December. Since then, I've launched an etsy shop (which I am building up my stock and working on developing new accessories for) named Re:Up Handmade Goods, as the materials I use are reclaimed or upcycled. The name also is a small homage to a certain rap duo that I like. Can anyone guess who?

My wallets are also being sold at Green Grocer in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago.

(the assembly line)

Re:Up Handmade helped to motivate me to start really working towards my goal of creating a small apparel and accessories line of items geared towards sustainability, streamlined function, and unique + understated design. They're perfect for holding the essentials: credit card, transit pass, business cards, and several folded up bills.

I'll be updating more about Re:Up when I've got new items to share. Until then, here are some unedited shots!