Monday, August 30, 2010

First long-sleeved dress for this season

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Here is something warmer for the colder days. This flattering dress is made of knit viscose print and knit cotton in black. It has a deep v-neck and comes with a black belt to adjust the waist and add a cute look if you make a bow on the front. Will go best with black leggings or coolest with long black boots.

Visit my Etsy shop for more pictures and details.










Thursday, August 26, 2010

Cotton skirt giveaway

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This giveaway is closed.

Read who the winner was. Click here.
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Welcome to my August giveaway!

There is still time to enjoy the sun and some fun skirts before autumn comes. I am giving away my best seller skirt again. The skirt is normally 65 dollars, and it is totally free. And I ship it to you for free too, wherever you are in the world. You can choose any size, and if you need a custom size I will make one for you as well. Visit my Etsy shopfor more details and pictures of the skirt.

The last winner of this skirt is Sue and I made a custom skirt for her. She was so kind to blog about it. Read here.






Please read the following before participating

1. The giveaway begins on August 27 and ends on September 15. The winner will be drawn using a random generator from http://www.random.org/. I originally planned to announce the winner on September 12. However, I am extending the giveaway for 3 more days and the winner will be drawn on September 16, here on my blog.
2. It is open to everyone from any country. You can make only one or two entries, but maximum three entries per person.
3. When leaving your email address please write everything in words, no @ symbols or you will get a lot of spam in your email.
4. If you wish to contact me please do not leave a comment on this post. Kindly write to thongbai(at)thongbaitatong.com or leave a message on my Etsy shop.

Entry 1 - What other products would you like to see in my shop?

I would love to hear some suggestions about new items I can add to my current collection. Any particular colors or designs? Maybe something for the winter? Feel free to browse through my little Etsy shop to see what I already have. Then write 3 things in a comment:

1) Things that I should add to my collection
2) Your Name
3) Your email address – all written in words without @ symbol

Example :
- You should make a hoodie for the winter.
- Linda M.
- Lovelylinda at hotmail dot com

Entry 2 - Subscribe to my blog

Subscribe to my blog via the subscription form on the top right of this page. Please do not forget to check your email to verify the subscription. Every time I write a new post you will receive an email for the update. Don’t worry about me overloading your inbox;) I only write one or two blog posts per week. After subscribing, please write three things in a separate comment :

1) Tell me you have subscribed. If you already are a subscriber write that you already are;)
2) Your name
3) Your email address all in words - without @ symbol

Entry 3 - Become my blog follower

Become my blog follower through the “Follow” link on the right column of this page. Then write three things in a new comment:

1) Tell me that you have signed up to follow my blog. If you have been following my blog just write that you already are a follower.
2) Your name
3) Your email address all in words - without @ symbol


Thank you for your participation. And Good Luck !

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Artsy Cozy Wrap - a textile collage scarf

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This cozy wrap is so much fun and super soft!

I am geared up for the days with less and less sun.

See more details and photos on my Etsy shop.






Saturday, August 21, 2010

New collection for Fall/Winter

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It is coming together very well now!!! I need one or two more days to clean up the mess in my studio, sort out the pieces I have made, and write a good description for each of them. Then everything will be available for sale. Check back my Etsy shop often;)

In case you were curious what I have been making, here is the preview!













Saturday, August 14, 2010

Machine washable

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I made a dress, washed it in a washing machine, and let it dry in the sun. Everything remained perfect.

My new dress is available for sale next week.




Friday, August 6, 2010

The Cadeau Bag is available again

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Many months ago I made a number of the Cadeau Bags. After they sold out I never got around to make them again, mainly because I was more concentrating on my clothing items.




I love the design on the front very much and thought I should make more of it.


So, yesterday I decided to make the Cadeau Bag again, but this time with a new lining. I used the cotton fabric which I used for my Dutchie skirts, that is the one with the print featuring Dutch boys and girls, windmills and tulips for the lining of the bag. It looks so colorful and pretty!!





Now available on my Etsy shop for only 69 dollars.

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Sweet Scent of Autumn - a textile collage scarf

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About a month ago, before I went for my holidays in Czech Republic, I bought a new lot of fabrics for my new collection. Some of the fabrics will be used for new clothes and others for autumn/winter accessories.

Between jumping in and out of the country I managed to make one scarf, which I call "Sweet Scent of Autumn - a textile collage scarf". I took some pictures this morning and the scarf is now available for sale on my Etsy shop.

It is very very very soft to the touch, long and versatile.


















My batteries are fully charged!!!! More items listed soon!!

Monday, August 2, 2010

My holiday is over and the shop is open

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My holidays ended yesterday and I begin working again today. I am making new jersey dresses and scarves. I finished one scarf today and will post its pictures tomorrow.

Today, I would like to share some pictures I took during my holidays in France with you. We flew over the Alpes and spent the past 5 days driving around Nice, Cannes, Saint Tropez, Grasse, Monte Caro (Monaco) and Ventimiglia (Italy).

These are my favourite photos. Click on them for a close-up look.



Advertising board for the 8th "Festival International de la Photographie de Mode en Beaute" in Cannes


8th "Festival International de la Photographie de Mode en Beaute"


Cannes


Rob trying to have a conversation with a bird in Monte Carlo



Monte Carlo



Saint Tropez



A colorful pottery shop in a French village on the Alpes


The Mediterranean Sea , along the coast Nice - Cannes


Perfume factory in Grasse



Perfume factory/shop



The whole village smelled like lavender.


Sponges outside perfume/soap shop