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My loose-fitting, unlined jacket inspired by the Japanese Hanten style—drop shoulder, wide sleeve, and banded front. Using various shades of denim from old jeans is a nod to Japanese Boro garments, carefully repaired and layered for many years. My hope is this jacket lives a long and useful life, being repaired as needed. Accents are Japanese indigo dyed fabric on the band and a salvaged Levi’s label.

Doodled using a Posca pen (needs heat setting) and used “Levi’s” yellow thread to underpatch the worn bits

This is the Paganoonoo Carol jacket pattern made entirely of vintage Linens. The body of the jacket was made with two tablecloths and the sleeves are made from a table runner with hand sewn appliqué.

Made from all men’s dress shirts following Paganoonoo’s Laura upcycle sewing tutorial. The skirt section is constructed of upside sleeves, with the cuffs along the waist. The bottom scalloped hem is the shoulder seam of each sleeve. I’m wearing an upcycled petticoat as the under layer.

A couple of flannel shirts and a harvested pocket were cut apart and reassembled to create this fit and flare shirt. I kept the color palette very similar for a cohesive look. A added panel converts a regular shirt into fit and flare. The design is my own, it is the #Paganoonoo_patti tutorial.

100% cotton denim is one of my favorite materials to upcycle. A kimono style jacket is timeless and a perfect way to use old jeans. This one should become even more beautiful with wear and tear, perhaps turning into a Boro style garment someday. I’m an upcycle fashion designer writing sewing tutorials since 2015. The pattern is my own design, the Carol Jacket. It’s also been made from vintage linens, old quilts, shower curtains, and mixed fabrics.

I love overalls for gardening and have always been inspired by Magnolia Pearl’s heavily embellished clothing. After purchasing a beautifully worn-in pair of Key brand overalls off of E-bay, I started to embellish them and continue to. I’ve used patches, vintage yo-yos, bits of quilts, and other assorted materials. If I happen to wear them out to the grocery store I get stopped as people love to see something unique and handmade. I love sharing about upcycling.