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Saint Clairs Scissors Small collections of handmade garments from vintage and antique textiles.

Hey hey hey! I made a small batch of Studio Sweatshirts this fall. I took a break from them last year because, drumroll,...
10/23/2026

Hey hey hey! I made a small batch of Studio Sweatshirts this fall. I took a break from them last year because, drumroll, I was working on sizing. So, this batch has one-of-a-kind vintage quilt options in S-XL.

The sweatshirt has deep dolman sleeves and a boxy, slightly cropped shape. I finish them with ribbing that features a metallic stripe.

The one I'm wearing here is a size small. It's overdyed a dark grey. Two small vintage hexies are visible repair on the backside of one sleeve.

This can look casual with denim or dressed up with a skirt.

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A handful of custom coats from the past couple of years, finishing with the most recent.I'm so honored that people trust...
10/21/2026

A handful of custom coats from the past couple of years, finishing with the most recent.

I'm so honored that people trust me with their beloved heirlooms. Cutting up a vintage blanket or vintage quilt to make a jacket or coat is always a bit controversial - even in my own mind/heart. BUT, I do think this is one of the best ways to honor the original while giving it a new life that will actually be used and appreciated.

These are in the Studio Jacket/Coat style and the Coat Câline style.

Freshies! Six new reworked tees featuring inset vintage lace and crochet are up. Some handmade vintage doilies, some vin...
10/15/2026

Freshies! Six new reworked tees featuring inset vintage lace and crochet are up. Some handmade vintage doilies, some vintage collars, one graphic tee, and fun colors. All are L-2XL. Stylish girlies know oversized is where it's at.

Secondhand tees are cut-away behind the lace for a sheer effect. Wear a colorful bra or tank behind for a layered color pop.

The OG Woobie +Track but make them shorts. The original upcycled woobie blanket pant combined a secondhand woobie with a...
09/24/2026

The OG Woobie +Track but make them shorts.

The original upcycled woobie blanket pant combined a secondhand woobie with a thrifted track pant. The track pant provides the stripe and the pocket. These were near impossible to control for size or length, so I eventually went to what I do now, which is an add a stripe on top of the woobie. But, I had a couple of pairs of thrifted trackies kicking around, and scrap left from other pants to make two pairs of oversized long camo shorts.

One pair with a black and grey stripe, one with a navy and white stripe. The navy one even has a zipper pocket. I would put these at a medium and medium-large. The navy ones are a bit longer.

Drop me a note if you want one!

We're back, baby. It took me a minute to source some vintage camo ripstop. And by vintage, I mean, the fabric is actuall...
09/21/2026

We're back, baby. It took me a minute to source some vintage camo ripstop. And by vintage, I mean, the fabric is actually vintage. This is 1990s woodland camo surplus. The roll was a "second"!with some print flaws, so was never used. The 50/50 cotton/poly fabric is crisp and sturdy, but surprisingly lightweight.

They say camo is back this season, but personally, I think it never left. It's like an animal print to me - a neutral with endless styling capabilities.

Made up in the Soft Power Pant style, you can pick your size and choose from a variety of stripe options (or no stripe if sporty spice isn't your vibe).

I've been working up the idea of this new quilt jacket shape I'm calling the Amelia. I'm sort of wondering if vintage qu...
09/16/2026

I've been working up the idea of this new quilt jacket shape I'm calling the Amelia. I'm sort of wondering if vintage quilt coats have run their course? But maybe this parachute jacket style will re-invigorate me.

It has paracord elastic and toggles to adjust the neck, cuffs, and hem and heavy duty snaps down the front.

What do you think? Are vintage quilt coats played out, or do they just need to hit the mark on more interesting shapes? Shall I make some of my stock into the Martha?

Customized Soft Power Suits lately. Pick your own fabric, add stripes, shorten the leg, lengthen the leg, add some shoul...
09/10/2026

Customized Soft Power Suits lately.

Pick your own fabric, add stripes, shorten the leg, lengthen the leg, add some shoulder pads. The most comfortable (and coolest) suit you'll ever own.

I'm starting on coats including experimenting with a new style for this winter. If you just can't wait, here are the las...
09/08/2026

I'm starting on coats including experimenting with a new style for this winter. If you just can't wait, here are the last remaining from previous seasons, including two special ones from my personal collection that deserve more wear than I give them.

This late 1800s log cabin quilt in wool and silk velvets is lined in a floral cotton. She's been slowly repaired of her moth holes over time by many hand-embroidered leaves, flowers, and hearts.

The last slides are a chore coat crafted from a vintage wool navy blanket lined in 1970s floral-print cotton with antiqued brass snaps.

Inquire directly with me if you have interest in either of these coats.

The other vintage quilt jackets are available online - three are half price.

Market Bags made from vintage Quaker-style lace, hand-crocheted lace, and handmade filet lace. Some natural, some dyed f...
09/06/2026

Market Bags made from vintage Quaker-style lace, hand-crocheted lace, and handmade filet lace. Some natural, some dyed fun colors. All finished with cotton binding. This is lace is super sturdy. You can load these bags up with whatever your heart desires.

The Zero-Waste Dress can be worn three ways. Tie the side ties front, back, or not. The dress is column with wide Kimono...
08/26/2026

The Zero-Waste Dress can be worn three ways. Tie the side ties front, back, or not. The dress is column with wide Kimono-style sleeves. I include a kick-pleat for ease of movement. The perfect white dress.

Only two left.

Vintage linen with hand embroidery and lace.

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