As a longarm quilter my waste paper basket is full of thread fragments.The vest is made entirely of thread. The inner portion of steam a seam was cut in the shape of a vest. Little snipits of thread 1/4" or less were placed on top and then ironed. All the thread did not adhere so tulle was added.
The buttons are made of thread by stitching very densely onto a strong wash-away stabilizer. The remaining 3 buttons have gone astray in the bedlum of my sewing room. I'm sure most of you can relate!
Amazing recycling and what a great result. I like that it only has the 2 buttons!
ReplyDeleteInventive, Colleen, which is becoming your trademark!
ReplyDeleteNice!! I almost want to pick it up and wear it.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely brilliant! Very clever.
ReplyDeleteI love it. This is so clever. Your patience and imagination are amazing. Gold star! I also love the thought that the buttons have gone walk about.
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Lovely - nice touch with the stitching for the back. And the front looks so fuzzy and comfy. Genius idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun interpretation of the theme. How someone with the patience to make something like this can have a sewing room like mine I'll never know!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea that from small, inconsequential pieces, a complete picture can be formed! I especially marvelled in the quilting as it made the sweater(yes,I am American) look like it is laying on the top of a bed comforter, being laid out for the day's wardrobe.
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