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 jacket/vest “Alex” has been reconstructed using Thrift store finds of a wool blazer and a Men’s silk tie. The coordinating ginger brown color suede/like fabric shirt is a size Med., and has elbow patches made from scraps of the wool blazer to match. The colors of the wool blazer made into a vest, are black; red; olive, ginger brown and oatmeal. The sleeves and shoulders of the blazer were cut off and surged to stop fraying, the back was in a “T” under the collar and down to mid-back. Inside the “T” is sewn ½ of a silk tie in coordinating colors of the blazer. There are 4 leather buttons on the front (double breasted) and 2 flap pockets on front. Spot clean or dry clean only
Fabrics: The shirt is 100% poly, and the vest is all wool. 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.
Bust: SHIRT:size Med. I measured from the front side armpit across front to other armpit 20” . VEST: 18” across front buttoned
Waist: Measured about 6” down from the armpit on the side seam and across front to other side seam 18 1/2” VEST: 17 1/2” at narrowest area side seam to side seam buttoned
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 24” cuff opening 3 1/2” to first button.
Length: Measured the front center opening to the hem 23” From the center back of the neck seam to hem 25 1/2” 19” opening at hem. VEST: 27” center back down to front hem, 12” front top set of buttons to hem. 20 1/2” opening at hem of vest. (Model in photo is 5’5″ tall 115lbs for size comparison)
