Wind-y Bolero
April 13th, 2009 in sewing, fashion, restyle, embroidery, gallery
WendyQM, member
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I made this wind-inspired bolero using Cal Patch's design. I used an old turtleneck I bought from a thrift store and restyled it into the ruffly cardigan. For the "wind in the trees" motif, I recycled another t-shirt and cut it into leaf and branch shapes. All the embroidery is done by hand using inspiration and techniques I found in The Alabama Stitch Book which promotes slow design and sustainability.
Pattern or design used: How to Restyle a T-Shirt into a Ruffly Cardigan
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