A Nifty Project

We received a fun letter this past week, from a participant in the Sewing Academy workshops held recently in Montana. Debrah was taking a non-history art workshop at the same time, and used techniques from the Sewing Academy workshops in the creation of a piece of “mail art”–an embellished envelope with a themed insert holding artwork.

Fashion doll, outfit, and the embellished envelope.

The doll and outfit tucked into their pocket.

Even the back of the envelope becomes art!

Who knew a welt pocket would be so nifty in paper? And the paper doll and outfit, styled for the late 1800s, is a delightful touch.

Thanks so much for sharing this with us! It’s always a treat to see what our friends are up to.