~~~~~Working With What You've Got~~~~

I started buying these beautiful vintage and antique wool shawls years and years ago.

I have had them all this time, however,

Not many people wear shawls anymore.

I wanted to reinvent them and give them a new life,

So this is my first "creation". Ribbons and laces have been added to each end

Then also woven into the fibers of the wool itself.

I used several different rows of antique and vintage laces to create some dimension.
And I especially like it worn as a neck scarf.
It would look great with a skirt or jeans as well.

And then, of course, I have a tendency to post my things before they are completely finished.

Blame it on my enthusiasm, or my lack of anything else to post about,

But I have a real bad habit of do that.

That's why I decided to show you the finished product of the lace jacket

I posted about earlier this week.

It has now had all the ribbon and detailing added, along with being tea stained.

That helps it to say "wouldn't I look beautiful on you?"

Rather than "here comes the bride"....:)

I used some of my most beautiful laces because I wanted this to be special.

The sleeves are billowy and the lace is over 60 years old.

Because the jacket is full length, I use a draping technique in the the front so as

not to inhibit walking......

Nothing graceful about looking beautiful, then falling down, huh?

Our Texas weather has cooled down somewhat....if you can call the low 90's cool,

BUT we do, and it is absolutely delicious.

Have a great weekend!