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 long dress/ top “Bonnie” has been reconstructed with several different parts from thrift store finds. The main part of the top was taken from a Men’s Large short sleeve casual blue plaid shirt and then I took a Large Women’s chiffon long flowing blue skirt and sewed it to the top at the flap chest pockets. The pocket flaps were lifted up, and the skirt sewn at the pocket over the flap that is now holding up the skirt to under chest level. The skirt is also sewn on the area between the 2 pockets and that’s is, the skirt is left free to be adjusted once on. I added 2 side seam pockets on the skirt, and the skirt is not lined, the Men’s shirt I used for the top, I kept it intact to it would cover the rear for most, but this top/dress is to be worn over leggings or jeans. I guess it also could be worn as a dress, just would need to wear a slip under it or leggings. The sleeves were made from another Men’s knit casual top then added the cuffs from the Top shirt and some cotton lace. The collar of the Men’s plaid shirt was cut off and surged around the opening. This top is to be pullover head. Colors are all in different shades of blue, from denim to French blue, dark blue and creamy white. Both the Men’s top is Large and the skirt is Large Fabrics: The main body of the blue check top is 95% cotton and 5% spandex , the skirt I don’t know the fabric content but is very sheer and feels like chiffon. The striped knit sleeve a cotton blend, and the white crochet lace in a cotton. 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. 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 21” . I measured 2” down from the armpit on the side seam and measured across the front stretched to the other side seam (Bust) and that measured 19 ”
Waist: Measured about 6” down from the armpit on the side seam and across front to other side seam 20”
Hips: Measured the shirt under the skirt at widest area on side seam across front to other side seam 22” The skirt part, I measured from side pocket across to other side pocket pulling the skirt part out, 27”
Shoulders: Measured from center of the back of the neck to top of sleeve 10”,
Sleeve: Measured top of sleeve seam down to bottom of cuff 13” cuff opening 71/2” buttoned
Length: Measured the front top button to the hem 41” From the center back of the neck seam to hem 47” The hem opening when stretched out is approx 60”
(Model in photo 5’5” tall 115 lb for size comparison)
