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 I named “Autumn” as the mohair fall colors represent the Northeast where I live. I reconstructed this vintage Blassport jacket using Thrift store finds of a mohair blazer, parts of a glen plaid wool skirt, part of a fringed scarf, and sleeves from a fleece pullover. Size 10
Fabrics: Main body of jacket is mohair/wool; plaid skirt 100 % wool; sleeves 100%poly; fringed scarf rayon. Colors: Tan, peach, brown, rust, gold 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 is dry clean or spot clean only. Made in 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 seam at armpit across buttoned front to other armpit on the side seam 19” front side only
Waist: Measured about 6” down from the armpit (between 2 front buttons) on the side seam and across front to other side seam 19” front side only
Shoulders: Measured from neck seam to top of sleeve 4 3/4”, from center of back to shoulder 8”
Sleeve: Measured top of sleeve seam down to bottom of cuff 24”
Hip: Top of hem trim from side seam across buttoned front only to other side seam 25”
Hem opening: Measured around open hem 52”
Length: Measured from back of neck to the hem 31”
