Tag: Clothing

1850s Gold Miner Attire

I created a pair of original Levi Strauss work pants, complete with suspenders, cinch back, and copper rivets at stress points. There were no belt loops; if the suspenders and cinch-back didn't assure a good fit, miners wore a length of rope around their waists!  The distinctive stitching on the back pocket was called a…

STYLISH STEAMPUNK

STYLISH STEAMPUNK  All materials used have been donated, recycled or upcycled.  To look at the process in pictures please follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.240228846134746.1073741838.149972985160333&type=1 Materials used: paints – spray, acrylic, metallics; eyeshadow – white, browns; metals – broken jewelery, antique lock & key, watch pieces, eyelets, necklace chains; old stamp, mesh from old shawl, tassels from lamp…

Japan in the Twenties

This amazing 1920's montage of fabrics and patterns create a modern day mix.  The detailed brooch has real seed pods, felt and beading which makes the dress organic and modern all at the same time. All the materials used have been previously owned which makes the piece have a very preloved feel to it. Not…

Ocean Halter Top

I have used everything from burlap to small bits of paper to amazing recycled silk yarn from Tibet. This is truly a wearable piece of art. Parts have been felted, embroidered both by hand and by machine. Very fun to wear, since it has been shaped to the curves of a woman's body. Oh course…

Stick Doll 6.

This doll was made from drift wood   I found from a flood in OK.cloth and clay. see more art on artsdirectgallery.com

Stick Doll 5.

This doll was made from drift wood   I found from a flood in OK.cloth and clay. see more art on artsdirectgallery.com

Stick Doll 4.

This doll was made from drift wood   I found from a flood in OK.cloth and clay. see more art on artsdirectgallery.com

Stick Doll 3.

This doll was made from drift wood   I found from a flood in OK.cloth and clay. see more art on artsdirectgallery.com

Stick Doll 2.

This doll was made from drift wood   I found from a flood in OK.cloth and clay. see more art on artsdirectgallery.com

Stick Doll 1.

This doll was made from drift wood   I found from a flood in OK.cloth and clay. see more art on artsdirectgallery.com