Description
This upcycled top “Bailey” has several different parts from thrift store finds to create a multi-dimensional and textural fun top to wear. The main part of the top was taken from a denim shirt and then surged around the hip area was a curtain valance. Scraps from the valance were used on the sleeves and as patches on the back side, pocket on the front and around the outer collar. There is one pocket on the front, and a denim jean pocket on the back. Vintage cotton doilies bring texture and pattern to the back as appliques. Sleeves are 3/4” and the cuff turns back if wanted revealing another stripe fabric. Top buttons down front to pullover head. Colors are all in different shades of blue, from denim to French blue, dark blue and creamy white. Denim shirt is marked P/M Fabrics: The main body of the is denim in 100% cotton and the curtain valance is unmarked for fabric content but feels like either all cotton or cotton blend, like polished cotton. The doilies are all cotton.
NOTE: Since this garment is made from second hand items, expect some minor wear. This might include gently faded fabric, minor pilling, or small areas where the color has become uneven. The beauty of wearing refashioned clothing from secondhand items is to tell the world that you care about the environment. Each garment is a one of a kind, thus the name, Born Again Original, taking that discarded item and giving it new life in a new unique way. I am not a professional seamstress, so my inside seams are not french seams and stitching most likely is crooked. This, I feel is all part of the imperfect “hand” in the process. I make each piece as if I were going to wear it myself, thus difficult at times to see them go. But, it heartens me knowing that they are sent out with a blessing and maybe I may run into it again one day!
This is a NON RETURNABLE ITEM! Please take note of the measurements below. Please measure a favorite outfit (not while on yourself) laid out on a flat surface, and compare the measurements I have provided. If you have any questions about this garment please contact me prior to purchasing. I will gladly send you more photos. The current photos were taken inside under natural light and also under recessed lighting. Garment has been pre-washed from a non-smoking home.
Measurements: Garment is measured when laid on a flat surface and measured across or down on the front side.
Bust: 1st measured from the front side armpit across to other armpit 20” . I measured 2” down from the armpit on the side seam and measured across the front to the other side seam (Bust) and that measured 19 1/2”
Waist: Measured about 6” down from the armpit on the side seam and across front to other side seam 18 1/2”
Hips: Measured right above the side slits area on side seam across front to other side seam 19 1/2”
Shoulders: Measured from center of the back of the neck to top of sleeve 8 3/4”,
Sleeve: Measured top of sleeve seam down to bottom of cuff 13 1/2” cuff opening 4 1/2” buttoned
Length: Measured the front top button to the hem 26” From the center back of the neck seam to hem 29 1/4”
The opening at bottom hem 21”
