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/coat “Cruella” has been reconstructed using Thrift store finds of a 2 coats, 1 that is a solid black with white embroidery design, and the other of a black and white floral dot design. Large black buttons were added down the front placket on both sides, and there are side slash pockets on the print coat in front and 2 patch pockets lower on the black coat front. The black print coat slid right inside that solid black coat which was cut in ½ and sewn down the placket but left unsewn around the back. The sleeves of the print coat peek out from under the solid black coat. On the back there is a lovely pleat at the mid back and down toward hem a pleat with a tab and 2 large buttons. The print coat was marked as a P/S size and the solid black coat marked size S. Spot clean or dry clean only
Fabrics: Print coat is 67% cotton and 33% poly with sleeve lining acetate, the black coat is 100% linen with 100%poly lining. The white embroidery is either all cotton or cotton blend. 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: I measured from the front side armpit across front to other armpit 20” . 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 19 1/4”
Waist: Measured about 6” down from the armpit on the side seam and across front to other side seam 18 1/2”
Hips: Measured at side seam across front to other side seam 20” at widest area. The opening at the hem is 21” measured when buttons closed.
Shoulders: Measured from center of the back of the neck to top of sleeve 8”,
Sleeve: Measured top of sleeve seam down to bottom of cuff 23 1/2” cuff opening 5”
Length: Measured the front center opening to the hem 27 3/4” From the center back of the neck seam to hem 31” Model in photo is 5’5″ tall 115 lbs for size comparison
