Wearable 80's art, Ken Done vintage

Do you remember Ken Done, the Aussie art icon? Well, I have had this wonderful piece of upcycled Ken Done fabric for some time, and I have recently finished piecing together this fabulous, fun, skirt.

Overlock the waistband on, switch to3 threads, 1 needle and make a creative hem...

Voila one cute skirt! Doesn't this Ken Done fabric come up a treat.

What a unique collector's item and an interesting way to collect art.  I would think it rare to come across a piece of this fabric again.  It, to me, seems to have stood the test of time (my guess is 80's vintage - which just happens to be back in vogue) and has a fun quirky-ily groovy style.  Isn' that part of the fun of upcycling!

Oooh, do I sell it or keep it?
It is said "if you were around to wear the fashion the first time, you probably shouldn't wear it the second time"...however I think there may be an exception, if it has been re-fashioned to a suitable style, one may be able to get away with it. What do you think?

Keryn xx

A Variation on a Theme

Just finished this hip little range of 'Upcycles' *love* these.  They have built on the one I started as a 'proto-type' in our last post...Our Upcycles are meant to be an environmental choice as in 'Reduce, Reuse and Recycle' and a bit of *Fun*.

Also, some pretty little 'Vintage inspired' girl's skirts to bring joy to the wearer.  They are an 'Easy-wear' pull on style; 'Easy-care' hardwearing 100% cotton - iron or don't iron - the crinkled 100% cotton look can look quite crisp and fun; and all 100% Handmade : ) 

These sweet little 'dancing skirts' are a real favourite with girls and the 'not too fussy' styles make them quite wearable and manageable for littlies.  The simplistic style is in keeping with our 'Kids clothes for Kids' philosophy - nothing too fancy, no scaled down grown-ups clothes :)  Simple old fashion style and quality with a modern edge.

These were a joy to make these and a Big Thanks to Mel at Mel's Garden for her order : )  Mel's lovely online store will open Feb 19th and we wish her a big congratulations and a great start to her trading.  Lillipilli Lane is delighted to join Mini Mermaid in store.

To visit Mel's Garden pop over to the link under stockists.

Love the little woven bird house, no residents yet...Summer here in the Sthn Hemisphere and enjoying some beautiful flowers, love those purple and lavender hues, great inspiration...

handmade upcycled Mamma's skirt

Here it is,
my upcycled beauty (see previous post for raw materials) I just *love* the way this one turned out...I have called it 'Dynamic'. I love working with fabrics that inspire me (which I only use) and they almost guide themselves along, letting me know what to do with them.

This little skirt has just gone to a Mamma (to be again) to accommodate her growing shape, to provide some comfort, to be fun and jazzy - some pregnancy clothes are so boring aren't they...

It also will hope to see her through the period after birth with its gentle drawstring waist fitting loosely able to adjust, as her body adjusts through all the phases of motherhood xx *Love* making these.