this week, i’m working on creating a backstock of some of my tried and true styles. that includes the strap back vests and boleros. i have piles of matched ties laying around taking up space while waiting to be sewn. when i’m done, i can then concentrate on some of the new ideas that are [...]

i’m taking all these items to Trunk, SF at 544 Haight St. San Francisco, Ca 94117 this morning. all vests are now adjustable in size, each one fitting a variety of shapes! the wrap around skirts come in three sizes, S, M, L. i’ll miss all these shiny, sparkly pieces of art! don’t forget, i [...]

i made this wrap around skirt out of 5 burgundy neckties and added a handmade, super sparkly ruffle. i used purple thread that matches the purple sheen on the ruffle. it fits up to size 40″ hips. want it? you can buy it at Trunk, SF or

i made this adjustable vest out of four blue neckties. it is a ladies M/L with a single strap around the back that ties in the front. there are three snaps that allow 5 different adjustments to the length of the strap. want it? you can buy it at Trunk or you can

i made this vest by upcycling several neckties. it is mostly green with blues, purples, and other colors. the back is a sexy racerback style and the front has five shiny, green snaps to close it. it is a size S/M and fits a variety of shapes. want it? you can buy it here!

made from an old upholstery fabric sample book! girls size L or women’s size XS. want it? buy it here.

i made this adjustable vest out of four red and black striped neckties. it is an XS with a single strap around the back that ties in the front. there are three snaps that allow 5 different adjustments to the length of the strap. want it? you can buy it here or email me to [...]

i made this fedora by upcycling an old bed sheet and necktie. it has a wonderful raised texture and is fully lined. the brooch was a thrift store find, the thread and lining were saved from a landfill. this is a women’s size M/L. want it? buy it here.

these newest of bracelets are all adjustable to fit small, medium, and large! and i’ve used new, smaller, shinier snaps. come check them out in person at Trunk, 544 Haight Street in San Francisco.

i made this one-of-a-kind neck piece upcycling a brocade style blue necktie. it is accented by three little flowers, made from another blue necktie. it can be worn on any of the three snaps and one size fits most! it is shown on a 13.5″ neck. it will be available at Trunk, 544 Haight St [...]