Gypsy Long Vest Made From Repurposed Sweaters And Felt.
Just didn't know when to stop with this piece. She kept asking for more, so more she got. This vest is constructed from re-purposed sweaters.Blues, turquoise, browns, creams, golds make up this long vest. Appliqued on the back and front are large wet felted designs. This felted piece contains wool, alpaca, silk, ribbon , locks.. Flower ribbon trim accents the front.Crocheted trim on bottom. Crocheted sleeve caps give this sleeveless vest a little more flair. Add a pair of arm warmers and you almost have the feel of a coat. Size is a med/lg . Measurements: Bust 42" Skirt length 21" Waist 40" Back neck to waist 18" Back neck to where skirt starts 21" Skirt circumference 228" Measurements taken with garment laying flat. All of my coat's bodices are lined for warmth and better shaping (unless otherwise stated). Each coat is constructed of used sweaters of various fiber content. All weight bearing seams are reinforced to help retain the original shape and size and reduce stretching.. These coats have some weight so they are best stored folded. Because of the variety of fibers in each coat , the easiest way to clean is using the do it yourself dry cleaning method . Once each coat is completed, I self dry clean and store folded in a garment bag. This vest should not be cleaned this way because of the large felt pieces. It should be gently hand washed in cold water and let air dry lying flat. As you will see, once you read my label , I do have a little help in creating these garments.
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Hello, My name is Doris, and I am so lucky to be living in the foothills of The Great Smoky Mountains. As far back as I can remember I have been making things. In the second grade, I remember making a small woven basket out of braided pine needles and giving it to my teacher. Little did I know at the time that teachers always “ooh and awe“ over handmade gifts from their students. Her appreciation was enough to compel me to move forward in this wonderful world of creating. I attribute my love for beautiful things to my mother. She was a talented artist. As a young girl, living in Germany during World War II, she learned to appreciate and see beauty in even the smallest of things. This she captured on paper, creating her own world of beautiful things in the midst of an ugly war. How she managed to hold onto to her work with countless trips to the bomb shelters still amazes me. I am so lucky to have her artwork today, reminding me to create my own world of beauty to share and take with me wherever I go.Twelve years ago, I was drawn to the art of making jewelry, and my journey continues - making beautiful things. Four years ago I began re-purposing clothes. Sweaters turn into gypsy coats, arm warmers, hats, bags. Bringing new life to forgotten things. I guess this comes from my Germanic, gypsy heritage. Fairy tales, fables, folklore and the unlimited world of imaginations are all sources for what I do. I hope you enjoy these pieces as much as I enjoy creating them. By the way, I still believe in magic!
- DF
Deshawn Franklin
For Customized Storybook for Pop artist!5.0Doris DORIS Doris!!!! This woman is nothing but AMAZING!!!!!!! I've been looking for someone to create my unique storybook for years now! And finally I found the right person! She was so professional and very understanding bout my needs and wants! I recommend her to anyone that wants a beyond amazing project! My storybook is so beautiful it took my by surprise! I shed some tears because it was beyond what I dreamed of! I'm a new pop artist from LA and she was so supportive and loving. I'll never forget her! Thanks Doris!!!!
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