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 “Tiki” has several different parts from thrift store finds to create a textured fun top to wear. The main part of the top was taken from a black and tan batik print fabric dress. I removed the sleeves and surged in from a Men’s brown small check patterned sleeves. The bottom of the sleeves are from a polka dot knit cardigan with a band of wool tartan kilt in red plaid. At the sides there are gussets in the same polka dot knit cardigan fabric in tan and black. Top pulls over the head.
Fabrics: The main body of the shirt is a batik I believe 100% cotton and is unmarked for fabric content. The knit cardigan also unmarked but being knit probably an acrylic or poly blend. The tartan band is wool, and the Men’s check shirt sleeves I’m guessing a cotton blend. The batik fabric on the front has a mark like the print didn’t stamp completely and is a “dash” instead of the emblem pattern. This is part of the fabric and wasn’t considered a “flaw”. 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 19” . 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 18 1/2”
Waist: Measured about 6” down from the armpit on the side seam and across front to other side seam 19 1/2”
Hips: Measured about 6” down from waist area on side seam across front to other side seam 23 3/4”
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 22 1/2” cuff opening 4”
Length: Measured the front neck center to the hem 22 3/4” From the center back of the neck seam to hem 27 3/4” $27.00
The opening at bottom hem 24 1/4”
