Description
Welcome to my boutique of Born Again Originals! Each item is a one of kind, not to be seen ever on anyone else, for I create my designs by starting with a discarded, thrift store find, then reconstruct, embellish with appliques, or mixture of other parts of thrift clothing, trims, buttons, whatever to ensure that each creation is different and never the same. Just as you are…a one of kind, so you have found the right place….come and spend a little time perusing through these designs. The work you will find is diverse and unique….an eclectic mix of materials, textures and patterns. This upcycled, reconstructed flouncy hemmed top “Medusa” is made from several thrift store finds. The top part was a dark gray knit short sleeved dress, I added at the waist part of a striped t-shirt; the bottom flouncy pointed part was the bottom of a dress. I added long sleeves from the same knit shirt as the waist band, then added a gusset on both sides in the side seams from a gray knit t-neck, and a gray and white stripe shirt. I cut scraps off of several black and white and gray pieces in my stock for the “fringe” around the neckline. All sewn on by with a black button. There are hidden side seam pockets in the flounce area lined in the gray and black knit fabric.
Fabrics: I don’t have any fabric content for this top. Like I said everything is a knit/type fabric, so I’m assuming the fabrics would have poly, acrylic, spandex and maybe a little cotton. It is washable, for all the fabrics have been washed before reconstructed. The beauty of wearing refashioned clothing from secondhand items is to tell the world that you care about the environment I take that discarded item and give it new life in a new unique way. Each piece is handmade and any little imperfections, I feel is all part of the “hand” in the process. I design 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, by measuring across the front only. Also take into consideration the fabrics…knits/acrylic/poly give a little, cottons do not. 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: I measured from the front side armpit across front to other armpit 22 1/2” . 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 21 1/2”
Waist: Measured about 7” down from the armpit on the side seam and across front to other side seam 19”
Hips: Measured about 2” down from striped band across front to other side seam 22”
Shoulders: Sleeve is a raglan sleeve, so I measured from center of the back of the neck to the top of where the shoulder would meet the sleeve 9”,
Sleeve: Measured top of sleeve seam down to bottom of cuff 19 1/2 ” cuff opening 3 3/4”
Length: Measured the from the center back of the neck down the front to the shortest hem area 27 1/2”. Measuring from the armpit down the side seam to the longest point on hem 25” The hem opening is around 30”
