Hello! My name is Paulette! I'm from Michigan, where winters are long and cold, but, give me plenty of time to sew and create. I love to create unique fashion from gently used clothing.
I started upcycling clothing when my own children were young....a long time ago! That was a necessity, but, now I do it because it's fun! I started my creative process when my niece asked me to make her a dress, for her daughter, from her school tshirts that she had out grown. It was a bit of a challenge, but, a great opportunity to try something new....and it turned out great! I'll add a picture of her in the dress. That's really how it all began. I've been making upcycled clothing for about two years, although, I've done garment construction for over 50 years....Yikes!
I sell through local craft shows, fashion shows, word of mouth and Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Upcycled-Closet/912543995429379
I recently opened an Etsy shop as well.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/Theupcycledcloset?ref=hdr_shop_menu
I spend many hours at Good Will stores, garage sales and resale shops. I especially love going to these place when I am visiting other cities. I recently spent a month at my daughter's house in Alabama. I bought so much from the GW, that I had to borrow a big suitcase from her to bring it home!
I will be part of a fashion show this weekend in a quaint, tiny, little town called, Curtis, Michigan. Last year was the first show and it was fabulous. It was in the beautiful, Erickson Art Center http://www.ericksoncenter.org/ and is now an annual event/ fundraiser for the Center. It's a Mother's Day luncheon, complete with a catwalk for the models. I was amazed the reception of my clothing and my sales! They are still looking for future designer to be a part of the show....So, if you live in the beautiful, Upper Pennisula of Michigan, or any where for that matter, check them out!
I hope you enjoy my creations.
I would love to hear what you think!
I started upcycling clothing when my own children were young....a long time ago! That was a necessity, but, now I do it because it's fun! I started my creative process when my niece asked me to make her a dress, for her daughter, from her school tshirts that she had out grown. It was a bit of a challenge, but, a great opportunity to try something new....and it turned out great! I'll add a picture of her in the dress. That's really how it all began. I've been making upcycled clothing for about two years, although, I've done garment construction for over 50 years....Yikes!
I sell through local craft shows, fashion shows, word of mouth and Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Upcycled-Closet/912543995429379
I recently opened an Etsy shop as well.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/Theupcycledcloset?ref=hdr_shop_menu
I spend many hours at Good Will stores, garage sales and resale shops. I especially love going to these place when I am visiting other cities. I recently spent a month at my daughter's house in Alabama. I bought so much from the GW, that I had to borrow a big suitcase from her to bring it home!
I will be part of a fashion show this weekend in a quaint, tiny, little town called, Curtis, Michigan. Last year was the first show and it was fabulous. It was in the beautiful, Erickson Art Center http://www.ericksoncenter.org/ and is now an annual event/ fundraiser for the Center. It's a Mother's Day luncheon, complete with a catwalk for the models. I was amazed the reception of my clothing and my sales! They are still looking for future designer to be a part of the show....So, if you live in the beautiful, Upper Pennisula of Michigan, or any where for that matter, check them out!
I hope you enjoy my creations.
I would love to hear what you think!
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| My great niece in her upcycled dress, |
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| That's me at my home town Blueberry Festival last year! |
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