A grandmother’s once-new lace wedding veil sat yellowed with aged spotting and tears. That is, until about two years ago, when Lafayette artist and purse maker Diana Heinen of SewCrazy Purses brought the veil back to life in a new way.
The torn, discolored veil seemed like it was at its end, but instead became a sentimental lace wedding purse representing new beginnings for both a beloved granddaughter and Heinen.
Born in Crowley, La, Diana Heinen, a retired nurse, has been sewing since she was 12. Even though she chose a career path in the healthcare field, Heinen always found time to make something – her daughters’ prom dresses, a wedding dress for her oldest daughter and more…