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 top I named “Jonesy” a wink towards the singing group Jonas Brothers, this top is reconstructed using Thrift store finds of a flannel shirt, the tour t-shirt size M, and tiny black buttons. A 2008 Jonas Brother Tour Shirt” the burning up tour” 43 Cities listed on back of shirt.
Fabrics: The black and gray check flannel shirt is 100% cotton as is the tour t-shirt. Colors: black, gray, white, green, orange, purple, fuchsia, teal. 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. Garment has been pre-washed from a non-smoking home. The bottom of the shirt has been left “raw” to fray but with a zig zag stitch about 1/2” up from hem so won’t fray above that line. Like having the frayed hem for more of a grunge look. Sleeve cuffs are also cut so will fray but with zig zag ½ “ above bottom of cuff. The front placket of the flannel shirt the side with the buttonholes and the other side have been reworked to edge the t-shirt down by sides on the front. Black buttons were added so buttons on both sides and along the black bottom of the t shirt on front and back for detail.
Measurements: Garment is measured when laid on a flat surface and measured across the front side
Bust: I measured from the front side seam at armpit across front to other armpit on the side seam 24” front side only
Shoulders: Measured from neckband to top of sleeve 5 3/4”, from center of back of neck to shoulder seam 9 1/4”
Sleeve: Measured top of sleeve seam down to bottom of cuff 23”
Length: Measured from top of neck to the hem 21 1/2” Hem opening: 48 1/2”
