A true gem of a vest

With most of the vests and other items Harobed Designs makes, we create one-of-a-kind pieces and, occasionally, limited run quantities.

I strive to make each item truly a gem. Sometimes, this happens almost by chance. I found myself with some lovely teal ribbon plus some metallic ribbon with a hint of teal in it. Voila! A vest design suggested itself and I got to work

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The result is truly special. The photos don't do this item justice. You really need to see it in person. It will pair beautifully with white... black... gray... teal... and delicate silver lurex if you have a top in that fabric. The teal can be picked up by the stones in your jewellery.

This vest is also ideal for any woman who prefers silver jewelery - the cool fire of the moon - as opposed to the hot fire of the sun (gold).

Such a vest is also a boon when you're travelling, especially if you are on a tour or other trip with a lot of sit-down dinners. With the right colors in your suitcase, just one skirt or pair of slacks, 2 or 3 tops, and 2 or 3 vests like this one, and you're all set.

As for this little gem, we'll be offering it for sale at the Made By Hand Show. It comes in Medium size only.

And only one lucky woman can own it!

Copyright Deborah C. Sawyer

This season, not just shades of gray...

There's been a lot of attention paid to gray lately with the publication of the book, 50 Shdes of Grey, but it's not just literature where gray is strong.



Some people are even referring to gray as the new black and, in truth, it is far more multi-seasonal an option than black. In the warmer weather, black can look heavy and make you feel heavy, whereas gray is lighter in look and color.



And, when temperatures drop, gray in suede, wools, knits, silks, etc., creates an extremely elegant silhouette for women of all ages.



With that in mind, I've created a few gray pieces for the upcoming Made By Hand Show on October 27, 2012, in S, M and L sizing.


These vests are truly versatile, you can wear them over a maxi dress... with a sweater and slacks... with a tunic and leggings, ...with a two-piece skirt suit, to turn it into a 3-piece and add another very stylish layer to your outfit.
The fronts of these vests feature our signature Maypole Weave (TM) fabric while the backs are made from washable micro-suede.

The photos show just three of these designs - and, just for those who truly seek the individual and unique, NO TWO ARE ALIKE. When you purchase one of these vests, you will truly own an original!

You can also learn more about Harobed Designs on our Facebook page, including an overview of some earlier designs:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Harobed-Designs/167779129904463

For show details, please go to http://www.madebyhandshow.com

Glamor! Style! Luxury! - and 100% washable!

Ebony with butterfly motifs

Many people nowadays try to avoid having too many garments that need dry-cleaning. For one thing, some dry-cleaning methods are not environmentally-friendly, for another, there's the cost associated with dry-cleaning.






At the same time, not all fabrics can be washed. The real reason they cannot be washed is that they don't have memory built into their yarns or fibers to spring back into shape after washing. In other words, the washing isn't really the issue, it's how the garment dries up that's the problem.

Teal with maple leaves

No such problems exist with the Glamor Wraps (TM) from my company Harobed Designs, I'm pleased to say. The glamorous satin crepe fabric is 100% washable as are the Dupioni silk motifs we applique onto the wraps.

A show volunteer in an amethyst Glamor Wrap

Dressing up a gray sweater and slacks with a cranberry wrap

Another plus is that these wraps fold up well for travel and spring back into shape relatively quickly. We designed them to offer women an option for dressing up in a hurry.






No need to take off a comfy sweater and slacks to go out, just pop on a color-coordinating Glamor Wrap and you're good to go!



Copyright Deborah C. Sawyer




Don't forget. We're at the Made By Hand Show on October 27, 2012. Details at the following link:
http://www.madebyhandshow.com