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WEARABLE ART FOR YOUR ONE WILD & PRECIOUS LIFE
Made Just For You
Made Just For You
Have an idea in mind?
I'd love to create it for you!
Have an idea in mind?
I'd love to create it for you!
The possibilities are endless:
A piece of clothing you have that you'd like updated, repaired, or turned into one-of-a-kind wearable art
Stagewear (rockstar fashion)
A fun t-shirt that you still like the art or logo on but want it on a bag, jacket, jeans
A special fabric, necktie, dress shirt, dress, skirt, or quilt that you love but want it transformed into something new
A unique gift for someone else
A unique purse or bag
Happy Customers
Happy Customers
Need inspiration? Here are a few of the special projects I've had the pleasure of creating for customers and friends.
Need inspiration? Here are a few of the special projects I've had the pleasure of creating for customers and friends.
Coca Cola Denim Jeans
Coca Cola Denim Jeans
I created these special stagewear jeans for musician, Neil Sturgeon. He had these well fitting but plain jeans that he wanted tricked out with fabrics from his own mother's quilting stash. I was honored to be asked to work on a project with such special meaning as this one.
Neil's request was to have a longer back packet for his phone, a small front pocket for guitar picks, and to make the jeans look cool with the Coke fabrics.
When I started on the project and looked through the fabrics to see what I had to work with, I found two quilt blocks that his mother had sewn. I asked him if we could use them, and I also said I'd like to put her signature on one of them. I'm so glad he agreed. It made them extra special.
I used a fussy cut style to cut out specific images from a variety of the Coke fabrics and stitched them onto the quilt blocks to add more color and interest. I added machine embroidery as an interesting contrast border around the blocks. I created the unique guitar pick pocket in the shape of a pick, using an actual pick for measurements and testing.
You can catch Neil playing shows in the area with his band, Bleu Sturgeon.
Mozart & Roses Jacket
Mozart & Roses Jacket
The Mozart & Roses Jacket started as a thrifted plain black jacket. I wanted it to have a music-influenced vibe since my customer (http://www.jenniferraemusic.com) is a musician and songwriter.
I found a tshirt with the music of Mozart and stitched it on the back.
I handpainted silver roses on the front and sleeve, and I hand-embroidered silver sheet music lines and notes.
Pink Floyd Denim Jacket
Pink Floyd Denim Jacket
The Pink Floyd Jacket was for my customer Carol's husband as a special gift. I was honored to create this one-of-a-kind gift for them, and to be part of such a touching tribute.
I created the patch for the back with an authentic Pink Floyd concert shirt. I created the Floyd label on the front with fabric and machine embroidery.
A special note from Carol:
"Three years ago my husband and his family lost his brother to cancer. Gary was an avid Pink Floyd fan. For Christmas I wanted to do something meaningful for my husband. Thank you, Lori Salmonsen and https://www.wildthingthreads.com/ for bringing this idea to life and creating this beautiful custom Pink Floyd jacket."
Jimi Hendrix Apron
Jimi Hendrix Apron
Jimi Hendrix Apron
Jimi Hendrix Apron
The Jimi Hendrix Apron started as a plain black apron with embroidered name. I created appilque's from a Jimi t-shirt, hand drawn/cut/stitched guitar pencil pocket, and guitar pick.
I added new straps that fit the design and cross in the back instead of the around the neck. I added decorative machine stitching to enhance the look.
Seeing Stars Jeans
Seeing Stars Jeans
Seeing Stars Jeans
Seeing Stars Jeans
One of my customer's favorite pair of jeans had several holes and rips from lots of wear. I upcycled them into her new Seeing Stars Jeans, and she loves them!
I created custom applique' patches, embellished with decorative stitching and machine embroidery, and painted on stars and splatters.
Robert's Concert Shorts
Robert's Concert Shorts
Robert's Concert Shorts
Robert's Concert Shorts
My friend Robert brought his denim shorts to me to trick out with concert patches. I also added patches behind the holes and reinforced them with decorative stitching.
To the back, I removed the pocket, sewed on the frog patch, and sewed it back on with a heavy green seam.
Rolling Stones Jeans
Rolling Stones Jeans
The Rolling Stones Ripped Jeans were a good quality brand from a thrift shop. I created applique's from a concert t-shirt and machine stitched them on. I added a patch to the knee for comfort and color.
Rolling Stones Jacket
Rolling Stones Jacket
The Rolling Stones Denim Jacket was a thrifted denim jacket. I created the Stones applique' from the concert t-shirt and stitched on with machine embroidery.
Brick Saloon Shirt
Brick Saloon Shirt
The Brick Saloon Shirt was a custom order from a friend who wanted his t-shirt to be the applique' for this plaid shirt. I added a loopy decorative stitching to the applique' to hold it in place and make it look like a lasso and rope.
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