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Charlotte Self
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  • portland oregon
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What I make:
Hi, My name is Charlotte, I make and sell one of a kind and vintage clothing and accessories. I reinvent, reconstruct, and deconstruct vintage clothing, I use alot of vintage and antique fabrics, laces and trims, I make frilly romantic, hippie, boho, goth, clothing, jewelry, and accessories. I have been known to slavage buttons , beads, lace, and any bits of silk, cotton, velvet, embroidery or needle work, from vintage garments which are no longer wearable. my sewing techniques are decidedly primative on purpose, i like to see the hand stitches on garments, it has always been a sign of love for me. My grand mother use to make my clothes when i was a little girl and i remember seeing the hand stitches in the hem or the button holes or the collars and knowing her hands had worked on what i was wearing was a comfort to me.
What I'm interested in lately:
reconstructing clothing
My business:
bluebutterflyart
My website:
http://bluebutterflyart.etsy.com
Another web site?
www.myspace.com/resurrectionrags
My city:
portland oregon

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Charlotte Self

OOAK reconstructed vintage

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OOAK Silk and Lace Reconstructed Baby Doll Dress

This is a beautiful one of a kind baby-doll dress made from a recycled vintage silk skirt,the empire bodice is richly embellished with recycled lace appliqués,a strip of vintage cotton "beading lace", and a strip of vintage organdy eyelet lace edging. The straps are recycled vintage crocheted cotton, and the waist band is a strip of vintage silk and lace from a ladie… Continue

Posted on February 13, 2008 at 4:00pm —

Charlotte Self

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Pretty Pretty Ruffled Skirt OOAK BOHO HIPPIE

This is a pretty brown and blue skirt with layered ruffles inspired by Japanese street fashion (hirajuku) which I love!!
It is made from recycled chocolaty brown silk, a vintage gauze ruffle with crocheted cotton lace edging. The layers are brown silk, a cotton lace edging(vintage), brown taffeta with raw edges, blue embossed poly-satin with raw edges, and a blu… Continue

Posted on February 13, 2008 at 3:44pm —

Charlotte Self

more of my work

Subject Romantic White on White Patchwork Skirt
Posted Date: Friday, September 21, 2007 - 11:57 PM



Romantic White on White Patchwork Skirt


This is a cute little romantic, white on white patchwork skirt. It features eyelets, cottons, satins, and silks.
the hemline has a beautiful cotton eyelet ruffle. The waistline is drawstring with elastic for adjustable fit and comfort. All patchwork seams are top stitched for strength.
This is
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Posted on February 13, 2008 at 3:41pm —

Charlotte Self

some of my work

Subject Vintage Ruffles White on White Patchwork Skirt ~~Newly Resurrected
Posted Date: Saturday, September 29, 2007 - 12:26 PM
This is a pretty, white on white patchwork skirt, with vintage ruffles. The patchwork is made up of recycled and vintage eyelet laces, satins, cottons, silks, and taffetas. The under slip is from a vintage half slip(1940's or 50's) with pretty brown and ecru lace, ruffles. The hemline is finished with a strip of cotton calico from a vintage apron(1960's) and a s
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Posted on February 13, 2008 at 3:38pm —

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At 8:33pm on March 27, 2009, Tara Nelon said…
Charlotte, your style is awesome, i must say, i have touched on clothing myself here and there, making each piece unique and what i felt it should be. i absolutely love your work. it is beautiful.
At 5:09pm on March 25, 2008, Teri Velazquez said…
Yeah....so I LOVE your stuff! I really want to buy and wear some of your stuff but I noticed much of it would be a bit too small. Do you ever meet with clients and make things to fit them? I love the Japanese-inspired skirt and the Babydoll dress and the stuff on your etsy shop is to die for too. Let me know if you can make things to order, okay? With summer coming, I'd love to have you make me a dress or skirt.
 
 

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