Get Tied Up in Refashioning!
April 21st, 2009 in sewing, other crafts, fashion, restyle
Linda Permann, contributor
1 user recommends
This ascot is just one of the many fabulous offerings at etsy shop Lillian Asterfield.
Photo: Nicole Deponte
If you have a penchant for old neckties (ahem, Sister Diane?) and love fashion, check out these amazing pieces by Nicole Deponte, the designer behind Lillian Asterfield. Her hand-sewn creations go above and beyond the typical "shorten the tie, add a buttion, voila—cuff!" recycling projects, as Nicole adds depth and form to each of her sculptural creations. It's no surprise that she has her BFA in sculpture—each of these ruffled numbers is like a mini art piece. She'll also do custom pieces from your own stash of neckties—how's that for an heirloom?
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Comments (3)
Posted: 9:33 pm on June 7th
Posted: 12:17 am on May 12th
There's so many amazing refashioning artists out there: check out Glamarita's ball gowns from neckties at http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5222960
or an armchair made from ties:
http://www.1stdibs.com/furniture_item_detail.php?id=273497
Beautiful work!
Posted: 12:10 am on April 22nd