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 double-breasted jacket I named “Gywenth” a reconstructed jacket using Thrift store finds of a plaid jacket hand me down, sleeves from a cotton t-neck sweater, and several silk vintage ties, domed antique gold color buttons taken from another thrifted top, lace trim and section of a skirt cut and sewn at hip. Jacket is unlined, and some of the ties around bottom can be used as an inside pocket if desired and buttons are plastic not metal. On the back is another tie appliqued with a “trapunto” look to it in a modern design.
Fabrics: I don’t have the content of the jacket or the sleeve, only the ties which are silk the lace which is a poly blend and the skirt fabric at the hip which is 70% rayon and 30% poly. The jacket fabric I believe is poly with maybe a little wool but not sure. The sleeves I believe are cotton. Still not sure, but would be spot clean or dry clean only due to the silk ties. Colors: brown, cream rust, tan, turquoise, blue. 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 was made in a non-smoking home.
Measurements: Garment is measured when laid on a flat surface and measured across from side seam to side seam on front side, then length from back of neck to hem.
Bust: I measured from the front side seam at armpit across buttoned front to other armpit on the side seam 20” front side only
Hips: Measured around the lace trim from jacket opening all the way around to other side opening 44 1/2”
Shoulders: Measured from neck band to top of sleeve 4 1/2”,
Sleeve: Measured top of sleeve seam down to bottom of cuff 20”j Cuff: 5”
Length: Measured from top of neck to the hem 31 1/2”
