Simplicity journal

I made another recycled journal.

All paper is from empty paper flour and sugar bags.

The cover is and old Simocity paper pattern envelope.

I found a few of the old patterns I have stashed away and decided this one was OK to use for a journal cover. The tie is made from old typewriter tape.

Back of journal is the back of the envelope with the typewriter tape closure

Inside of the journal. Showing the first page on the right and the front inside cover. On the left. The cover is lined with seafood coloured fabric with a floral print and has a vertical pocket made from more of the recycled paper. .

I have a few more, really old ones from the 40's. Not the best shape and not worth much, but I got them from a very sweet person, so they will not be used up, but rather I want to frame them for when I have a studio again.

Here are some photos of the really old ones:

See what I mean by not in good shape? But it is precisely those rips and tears and the used quality of these envelopes that tugs at me. I love took at it and remember the lady that gave them to me. How she chose these patterns for a reason. How she bought them full anticipation and selected her fabric and made these pieces for her daughters and other family memebrs/friends, possibly. Maybe they were gifts?

I don't really sew clothes a whole lot, but yet this makes me feel connected to all the sewists and seamstresses and tailors before me. And possibly generations to come after I am long gone.

It is a reminder.

I am a small piece of the great task to keep our needlecrafts alive. To pass them on to the next generation. To make sure the thread does not get broken. 🪡🧵

Have you been sewing today?

Maybe you should!

Xo❤

B. 🐝