resurrectionrags

This is a beautiful handmade one of a kind, upcycled, altered, cotton tee shirt. It is made from a blue grey tee shirt restyled and embellished with red rose appliques, loads of hand stitching, and hand made, beaded florets in slate grey rayon. The tee shirt has been re cut to make figure flattering princess seams, and a lace up back closure. The back of the tee shirt, laces up corset style with ribbon through metal eyelets, making the sizing slightly more adjustable. The outside edges of the garment are finished with hand sewn running stitches

This is a beautiful purse,handmade from two vintage tapestry fabrics, in "shabby" pink and green. It is embellished with vintage green gimp, and antique white, fringed passimentarie. The flowers are handmade from vintage silks and hand beaded (the large gray flower is removable with a pin back), there is also a repurposed and revamped vintage earring which decorates the front of the bag. The strap is a vintage braided twist, satin curtain tie. The bag is lined with a dark slate gray taffeta. Bag Measurements: Width 7 1/2 inches Length 9 inches Strap 46 inches (23 inch drop)

This is a hand made patchwork purse from recycled and vintage materials. The patchwork heart is, made from sixties cotton fabrics, and lace from a vintage cotton lace curtain, it is embellished with beads and sequins along the raw edges. The body of the purse is made from vintage East Indian metallic brocade, vintage metallic gold brocade ribbons, red silk from a vintage theater curtain, and red orange and gold woven cotton. The back of the purse, and the strap is a deep red cotton damask, and the lining is a yellow taffeta. The bag measures: 8 inches wide X 9 & 1/4 inches deep the strap is 48 inches long (hangs 24 inches)

This is a gorgeous vintage evening bag likely from the 1950's maybe earlier,it is encrusted with beaded floral motifs in barely pink, white, and mint green, rocaille seed beads,it features teardrop dangles, and iridescent sequins. This bag is in "near perfect" condition, and would be perfect for a wedding purse ("something old" is a great bridal gift!!) the interior is spotless, working clasp and hinges, all beads and sequins seem to be counted for. The Bag has a twist clasp closure, serpentine chain strap handle which can switch to interior (to make the bag a clutch), and white satin interior. Made by Richere in Hong Kong.

This is such a cute casual, cotton eyelet, lace dress from the 1960's, just waiting for summertime. This dress is a sweet butter colored, almost sheer cotton dress,with the most delicate of details, it's embroidered eyelet lace and French heirloom hand sewing make it so special, worn alone, or over a bathing suit or jeans. It has a ruffled collar and silk satin piping, around the neckline and the armholes, sewn on with the tiniest of hand sewn stitches, and it has mother of pearl buttons down the length of the back closure, it falls just below knee length. This dress was hand made by a very skilled artisan, and it is extremely good condition with no holes, rips, or stains, no discoloration or worn spots, it is just gorgeous!!! GARMENT MEASUREMENTS: Bust measures approx. 36" Waistline measures 34" Hip measures approx. 38" Shoulder to hem is 40 "

This is a beautiful vintage 1940's lined blouse, made of soft, lingerie type nylon, and embellished with art deco style front yokes, and loads of pintucks in front, and on the sheer sleeves, front closure features a "kimono" collar and self fabric covered buttons, it also features a sheer peplum waist line. This blouse is in excellent condition having no visible flaws. Garment Measurements: Bust measures 38-40 inches Waistline measures 28-32 inches Shoulder to hem line measures 22 inches

This is a beautiful loose fitting vintage cut-lace embroidery blouse from the 1980's made of soft periwinkle blue rayon. This blouse has long tapered raglan sleeves, a loosely elasticized/smocked waistline, a loose "boat neck" neckline in the front, and a v-neckline in the back. The front of the blouse, and the sleeves, is all embroidered cut-lace and the back is embroidered cut-lace around the neckline. This piece is in excellent condition, with no holes rips tears or staining. (click on individual photos to see the beautiful details close up)