Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Rust Dye Print Scarves

 I have been rust dye printing fabrics for several years now.  I recently got inspired when I was creating some designs for Susan Lenart Kazmer for a trade we are doing.  I studied her latest jewelry designs and when I gathered these metal shapes I had I noticed they looked like bezels to me.  I lined them up as if they were pendants hanging on a necklace.  I left these white but plan to make more and some will get dyed colors.  I have put these in my shop at Attilia's but if you are interested leave me a comment or email and I will get back to you.  If it hasn't sold yet it can be yours.



Scarf #1

Cotton/Silk

16" x  86"

$65.00






Scarf #2

Cotton/Silk

16" x 65"

$65.00







Saturday, August 8, 2020

New Upcycled Garments for Sale

 I added these two garments to my shop at Attilia's Antique but would be happy to ship them if someone is interested but not near to visit the shop.   I am adding measurements but please ask questions if you have them.  Also there is a chance that the garment may have sold at the shop.  I do not go in everyday.


This top began as a while tablecloth with the embroidery on it.  It was a bit stained so I over dyed it using a mixture of naturals dyes.  There are still a few slight stains but you really have to look for them. 


Measurements laid flat:

Underarm to underarm 22

Length from neckline to hemline in the middle 15 1/2" (hangs longer on the sides)

cost $45.00







This top was made from two vintage pillowcase, a dyed vintage table runner with embroidery (on one side), hand dyed dupioni silk bias I hand stitched around the neck and arm edges.  I vintage embroidered doily was cut and used for a pocket.  The back has a hand and machine stitched embroidered fabric piece.


Measurements laid flat:

underarm to underarm 23"

length from back neckline to hemline 30"

Cost: $135.00







This is a tee-shirt style top made from a vintage quilt top

Measurements laid flat:

underarm to underarm 20"

length from back neckline to hemline 29"

Cost: $85.00







Saturday, August 1, 2020

Garments Featured in my Book for Sale

I am selling some of the garments that were featured in my book 

Wayward Threads: Techniques and Ideas for Upcycling Unloved or Discarded Garments

If you are interested in purchasing you can email me lasfibers.yahoo.com 
These are also in my shop at Attilia's Antiques in Santa Cruz, CA

Photo credit to Cynthia Shaffer.



Embellish Your Denim


This is an extra large size garment.

Cotton denim and vintage linen embroidered piece
Measurements laid flat:
armpit to armpit 26 1/2"
from top of back neck line to hem  47"

$145.00



Quilt Top   SOLD


Size Large

Made from vintage quilt top - cotton


Measurements laid flat:
armpit to armpit 24"
top of back neckline to hem 31" (sides hang longer)

$85.00




Dish Towel Linen Jacket



This is an embellished FLAX jacket
Size Small (you know FLAX runs big)

Linen jacket with vintage linen covered bridge scene and crochet trim

Measurements laid flat
armpit to armpit 24"
from back neckline to hem 27"

$75.00




White on White       SOLD



Embellished FLAX linen shirt with linen flounce added to bottom and vintage lace piece hand stitched on the back.

Size Medium
Measurements laid flat:
armpit to armpit  24 1/2"
top of back neckline to hem 28"

$85.00





Two Tablecloths Merged



Two linen tablecloths were merged to make this tunic.

Size Small

Measurements laid flat
armpit to armpit 18 1/2"
from back neckline to hem 31"

$135.00



White Linen


Made from a linen tablecloth.  

The size is small.  I don't have the measurements but if interested ask me.

$85.00



Apron Frock


Cotton waffle weave jacket embellished with vintage crochet aprons

Size S/M

measurements laid flat:
armpit to armpit 20"
from back neckline to hem 28"

$145.00