Wear. Smile. Repeat
Slideshow by Lori Sandstedt
Original, one of a kind designs created from recycled vintage and thrifted components
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Jaipur Garden- reverse
I opened the back of the small silk blouse and added the back panel from the floral blouse. Removed the sleeves....same idea. The skirt is that faux fur stuff. Sounds weird, huh? I guess it is.
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Jaipur Garden- Detail Shot
See notes on the fabric scraps. I recycle *everything.*
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Jaipur Garden- Etsy Creative challenge #36
The challenge: design something using colors from the Spring 2007 color forecast. I chose Ginger Snap and Orchid Pink.
Raw materials- teensy vintage silk blouse, damaged floral 50's blouse, unusual and odd faux fur skirt.
Tunic with rose petal detail and sheer floral motif sleeves.
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Some progress on the challenge project #36
I don't know if I'll finish it today but thought I'd post a picture of what I'm doing.
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Raw Materials for Creative Challenge #36
Challenge is to create something using the Summer 07 color forecast. I chose Ginger Snap and Orchid Pink. These are a faux fur skirt, a vintage flocked organza blouse, and a silk satin blouse.
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Mad About Plaid
Vintage wool wrap skirt with appliques from scarves, tablecloths, various fabric cuts. Suede pocket in front.
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The Virgin of Guadalupe
1950s corduroy vest with the Virgin of Guadalupe and plaid scarf appliques.
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Quartier du Montparnasse
Collaged sweater inspired by recent trip to Paris. Includes a piece of textile with Toulouse-Lautrec images, metallic striped sleeves and dyed pearl buttons I purchased on my trip.
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