Created from a vintage 1970s sleeping bag, this piece is one of a kind.
I can only imagine the adventures it has seen: sleepovers at friends’ houses, nights under a full moon and a sky full of stars.
Crazy quilting was made popular in the Victorian era, when quilters wanted to express their creativity beyond the traditional quilted blocks — a perfect design for someone who wanted to upcycle all the beautiful fabrics salvaged from worn or damaged dresses.
Crazy quilts often include more luxurious fabrics such as silks and satins, and this piece is no exception. Faded florals, ditsy chiffon-printed patches and sumptuous satins are hand-quilted using the traditional herringbone stitch onto natural calico cotton.
This piece has been restored meticulously by myself; where fabrics had worn over the years I intricately replaced patches using the same techniques first used 50 years ago by the original maker. Satins have been reinforced with additional sashiko stitching techniques, adding stability and endurance for years to come. All repairs use original 1970s fabric for authenticity.
Although quilted, this piece does not have a wadding finish, which means it is more suitable as an indoor jacket or cover-up in lighter weather. The drape has a wonderful fluidity that is beautiful to wear, finished in 100% silk sateen with a Mongolian wool detachable collar in ivory. Dual-sized for future-proofing — to best fit a UK 8–22.
Width: 158 cm Length: 71 cm Armhole: 54 cm
Created from a vintage 1970s sleeping bag, this piece is one of a kind.
I can only imagine the adventures it has seen: sleepovers at friends’ houses, nights under a full moon and a sky full of stars.
Crazy quilting was made popular in the Victorian era, when quilters wanted to express their creativity beyond the traditional quilted blocks — a perfect design for someone who wanted to upcycle all the beautiful fabrics salvaged from worn or damaged dresses.
Crazy quilts often include more luxurious fabrics such as silks and satins, and this piece is no exception. Faded florals, ditsy chiffon-printed patches and sumptuous satins are hand-quilted using the traditional herringbone stitch onto natural calico cotton.
This piece has been restored meticulously by myself; where fabrics had worn over the years I intricately replaced patches using the same techniques first used 50 years ago by the original maker. Satins have been reinforced with additional sashiko stitching techniques, adding stability and endurance for years to come. All repairs use original 1970s fabric for authenticity.
Although quilted, this piece does not have a wadding finish, which means it is more suitable as an indoor jacket or cover-up in lighter weather. The drape has a wonderful fluidity that is beautiful to wear, finished in 100% silk sateen with a Mongolian wool detachable collar in ivory. Dual-sized for future-proofing — to best fit a UK 8–22.
Width: 158 cm Length: 71 cm Armhole: 54 cm
