WEARABLE ART FOR YOUR ONE WILD & PRECIOUS LIFE
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
A unique gift for someone else
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 purse or bag
The Mozart 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 made an applique' for the back. I handpainted silver roses on the front and sleeve, and I hand-embroidered silver sheet music lines and notes.
The Pink Floyd Jacket was for my customer Carol's husband as a special gift. "Three years ago my husband Dennis and his family lost his brother Gary to cancer. Gary was an avid Pink Floyd fan. For Christmas I wanted to do something meaningful for Dennis. Thank you, Lori Salmonsen and https://www.wildthingthreads.com/ for bringing this idea to life and creating this beautiful custom Pink Floyd jacket." I was honored to create this one-of-a-kind gift for Carol and her husband, and to be part of such a touching tribute.
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.
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.
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.