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Reworks

I rework vintage and thrifted clothing into new pieces. It is the same instinct as my consulting: see what is already there, take it apart with care, and make it into something that lasts.

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Nike Air patchwork joggers

Sketched first, then pieced together from three thrifted sweatshirts.

  1. The three sweatshirts the joggers were made from: a navy Nike Air crewneck, a coral crewneck and a grey Champion hoodie
    Before
  2. A coloured drawing of the planned joggers, with orange, grey and black panels and the Nike Air logo on one leg
    Sketch
  3. The finished joggers laid flat, with navy, coral and grey panels, striped cuffs and the Nike Air logo on one leg
    After

Lacoste polo corset top

A polo shirt, recut into a panelled corset top with a lace-up back.

  1. A mint green Lacoste polo shirt laid flat on a wooden floor
    Before
  2. The finished mint corset top, with panelled seams, ring straps and the Lacoste crocodile on the front
    After
    • The finished corset top on a hanger
    • The back of the corset top, with white laces threaded through metal eyelets
    • Eryn wearing the mint corset top with dark jeans

Champion crop top and shorts

One pair of sweatpants, recut into a matching set. The legs became the top, the ankle cuffs its band, and shoelaces the straps and drawstring.

  1. A pair of grey Champion sweatpants with a gold bird logo on one leg, laid flat
    Before
  2. A pencil sketch of the planned crop top and shorts, with notes: shoelaces, ankle bands, pant legs, Champion tag and new seam
    Sketch
  3. The finished grey crop top with white shoelace straps and the Champion tag on its band, above matching shorts with a shoelace drawstring
    After
    • Eryn wearing the grey crop top and shorts set

Champion patchwork joggers

Sherpa fleece and sweatshirt panels, laid out first and then pieced together.

  1. Cut panels of black, grey and blue sherpa fabric laid out on the floor in the shape of a pair of joggers
    In progress
  2. The finished joggers laid flat, with black, grey and blue sherpa panels and the Champion logo down one leg
    After