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hats made out of upholstery and necktie scraps

micheLLe — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:27:47 +0000

i made this ladies fedora out of upholstery scraps, a necktie, and a reclaimed buckle. it’s somewhat structured but remains soft, making it perfect to pack in a suitcase for travel. it is a size M.

here’s another size M ladies fedora i made out of upholstery scraps, a necktie, and a reclaimed buckle.

i made this hat out of necktie scraps and shaped it after a victorian riding hat. it has a wonderful, natural structure and stands up tall with a shapeable brim. it is a size M. it looks like a shorter top hat and can be worn by men or women.

here is another victorian riding hat i made out of neckties. the crown is about an inch shorter than the other one and this one is a size small.

and last but not least, here is a top hat i made out of upholstery scraps. i’m calling it a “soft top” because it has no structure and can be smooshed completely flat. when you put it on your head, it regains partial shape with some scrunching at the top. i kind of like the “just fell off an art car” look it lends.

all of these hats can be found at Trunk 544 Haight St. SF CA 94117

frankensweaters!

micheLLe — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:07:57 +0000

this is what i made today. i used three sweaters, two wool and one cashmere, to make this cute and cuddly frankensweater! it’s completely hand stitched with yarn. i’ll be making more of these in different colors and styles, stay tuned…

so many ideas, AND so much time!

micheLLe — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:00:29 +0000

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 brewing in my head like, bustles, underbust vests, sweater dresses, fedoras, and top hats! whew! that’s a long list. i better get to work. here are some of the boleros i made from new ties that i got on my recent thrifting trip:

as always, you can email me to purchase one of these boleros or to place a custom order!

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micheLLe — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:03:03 +0000

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 take custom orders as well. email me to make a request.

wrap around necktie skirt

micheLLe — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:39:01 +0000

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 email me to request a custom skirt.

blue necktie vest

micheLLe — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 18:43:05 +0000

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 email me if you want to place a custom order.

green/racerback necktie vest

micheLLe — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:21:25 +0000

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!

upcycled hat

micheLLe — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:40:10 +0000

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

stripes!

micheLLe — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:45:09 +0000

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 request a custom vest.

upcycled ladies fedora

micheLLe — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:05:54 +0000

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.