Have you ever heard of Altered Couture? It isn't just a magazine (pictured above) made by the Stampington Company. It is a movement in fashion that has taken hold (revived) in the last several years. By this, hobbyist and artist create one-of-a-kind individual pieces with the recycling of past fashion materials. A few examples that are a treat to look at are Armour Sans Anguish and Supayana.
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Image: Supayana
Image: Armour Sans Anguish
Neat huh. Imagine recycling clothes to look this good. What if it was done for home decor? I have seen a lot of things repurposed, upcycled, or altered, whatever you want to call it. In home decor you really need a lot of yardage. It isn't as easy to take clothes and recycle for the home.
You know my tea cozy. It was altered from a Woolrich wool vest.
One commenter said it looked like a sweater for my teapot. She was really close. Here is the original vest.
What do you think about upcycling?
Do teapots look good in sweaters?
How about this table runner?
The shabby chic fabric for this table runner came from a Liz Claiborne dress.
Here it is after I used the bottom for the table runner. These are the only two pieces I have ever upcycled. I really found it fun to do. I liked challenging myself to look at something and find another use for it. Have you ever altered any clothes?
The tea cozy in for sale in my Etsy Shop.
The tea cozy in for sale in my Etsy Shop.
I will link to these ladies go and visit them.
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