Shiny Things Gallery | Other Shiny Things | Bury Caesar thrifted/upcycled cardigan jacket
I happened across a very cool jacket that instantly inspired an idea. I didn't know if it was going to work, granted, but challenges. The only major alteration made to the original structure was getting rid of the damn pleather piping all around the outside, then reinforcing the edge via sewing machine before letting it look a little "ragged". Similarly, the brocade letters were carefully stiffened and reinforced before I even began the process of cutting those out, so they wound up with minor frayed edges while actually remaining intact. I am very happy about the look of the whole thing, including the tie/belt. .............Though, yes, as amusing as it was for that to have turned out looking like very stylized entrails (a delightful phrase), I kind of felt like it needed some kind of ornamentation in the back so it didn't look quite so morbid. The two little sword charms on the ends were the necessary finishing touch.
Then I was left with one single leftover sword charm all by itself, so of course a necklace would make the most sense. I've had this black-coated steel hoop necklace forever and it just looked nice with the whole ensemble. Additional shiny is always good.
There are of course actual measurements and care instructions at the shop link. And, just to reiterate: I am definitely vastly under-pricing this according to how much work was done in this specific case. The same will not be done for any commissions or requested alterations.
Available for Sale
Then I was left with one single leftover sword charm all by itself, so of course a necklace would make the most sense. I've had this black-coated steel hoop necklace forever and it just looked nice with the whole ensemble. Additional shiny is always good.
There are of course actual measurements and care instructions at the shop link. And, just to reiterate: I am definitely vastly under-pricing this according to how much work was done in this specific case. The same will not be done for any commissions or requested alterations.
Available for Sale
