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“Teasa” a wink to the vintage linens used for thise top reconstructed using Thrift store finds of a mini check shirt, vintage yellow tablecloth and napkins, lace, buttons, ribbon, vintage tea towels, blouse fabric, a fitted sheet edging and a fabric shower curtain.
Fabrics: The mini check 100% cotton as is the vintage yellow embroidered tablecloth and napkins. Lace is cotton; the large flowers are a poly cotton, the vintage tea towels all cotton. The mini stripe pastel fabric also 100% from a tablecloth.. Colors: yellow, light teal, black blue, pink, cream, black, pastels. 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. ( Top coordinates with powder blue jeans also selling in store, named “Polly” under upcycled pants)
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 front to other armpit on the side seam 30 1/2” front side only
Waist: Measured about 8” down from the armpit (narrowest part) on the side seam and across front to other side seam 25 1/4” front side only
Hips: Measured about 14 1/4” down from armpit at side seam across front to other side seam 27” The opening at the hem is 69”
Shoulders: Measured from neck to top of sleeve 11”,
Sleeve: Measured top of sleeve seam down to bottom of cuff 21”
Length: Measured from top of neck to the hem 28”
