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 wide wale corduroy jacket named “Corrie” has been reconstructed using Thrift store finds of a size Large brown corduroy jacket/coat which I think is a girls size large, only because the waist seam is so high. See photos on model of how it fits on an adult. The sleeves are ¾ flounced and I added a green stripe knit sleeve underneath so the sleeve is now a full length sleeve. The opening is actually large snaps that I have sewn large coconut shell buttons over the top of the snaps. There are pockets in the sides. I top stitched in green embroidery thread a running stitch around the shoulders, the waist, the sleeves, the collar and the hem. I cut out from a knit top the embroidered appliques to sew on by hand to the front and the back. There are green stripe knit tabs sewn onto the collar along with buttons. On the back are assorted ribbons in different lengths sewn on with assorted buttons. The jacket/coat is only lined at the shoulders only. The colors of the jacket are brown, with appliques in yellow, green, pink, orange cream. There are 6 large coconut shell buttons, 4 on front, 1 on each collar,
Fabrics: The corduroy jacket is 100% cotton, the knit sleeve I don’t have a fabric, it may be all poly or poly acrylic? The ribbons on back polyester and the embroidered appliques I believe are cotton. All have been pre-washed. 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. 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. From a non-smoking home.
Measurements: Garment is measured when laid on a flat surface and measured across or down on the front side only.
Bust: 19 1/2” from armpit across front to armpit on other side
Waist: Measured at the seam at waist 18 1/2” from side seam across to side seam
Hip: measured from bottom of the pocket in the side seam across front only to other side seam 26”
Shoulders: Measured from center of the back of the neck to top of sleeve 8 1/2”
Sleeve: Measured top of sleeve seam down to bottom of cuff 25”
Length: Measured the from the center back of the neck seam to hem 31 1/2”
Model in photos/video 5’5” 115lbs
