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This shirt started from a sketch i made in the “broken sewing machine” period, one month ago… I decided then that it’s going to be one of the lucky sketches that actually becomes reality!
To make the peacock feather trails quite literal I transformed a feather snap editing it into the desired shape and chose 6 shades of acrylic fabric colours. I have been planning for some time to try fabric painting and now I’m eager to try some more! The artificial silk is recycled from a saree and it matched my project perfectly!
There are peacocks in the wilderness close to my house, I haven’t had the chance to see them yet, but now with my new camouflage shirt I’m sure I can pass among them unnoticed! Also hopefully that would be the only context to (proudly) go unnoticed in my new shirt!
I’d love to read your comments here, on etsy or on my blog
Last but not least, best wishes for the New Year: if Santa skipped something from your list, may the New Year bring it to you! And may you feel as proud of your clothing as a peacock!
Material Notes
saree silk -recycled, fabric paint, interface for collar, buttons
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Jun 15, 2011, 03.58 PMby Crystal Fashionsbycj Jordan
i love it
Jan 11, 2011, 01.40 PMby rokonela
Gorgeous
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Jan 11, 2011, 07.05 PMby magdamagda
Thanx:)
Dec 31, 2010, 03.50 PMby cherwinamy
Not only do I like the feathers, but the bottom of the back and the sleeves are fantastic!
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Dec 31, 2010, 04.18 PMby magdamagda
I’m glad you find me to be in fine feather!;) For both back and sleeves I used the pleats that last..and last! techique on bias;)
Dec 31, 2010, 02.37 PMby sewsusan
A phenomenal work of art. Every detail is so well thought out and executed beautifully.
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Dec 31, 2010, 03.55 PMby magdamagda
Thank you! It was hard to decide with so many different versions and ideas in mind, but I’m glad in the end it came out as one unitary design!
Dec 31, 2010, 02.09 PMby kelerabeus
Wow, this is work of art! Amazing piece, you should be proud of your sewing skills!
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Dec 31, 2010, 03.46 PMby magdamagda
Ah! I don’t know about my skills, they are conventionally “unclassifiable”, but I do try and I am stubborn! :) Today I’m proud nevertheless;) …Thank you!
Dec 31, 2010, 08.57 AMby Passiona Cottee
a true original. gorgeous work, magda
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Dec 31, 2010, 10.20 AMby magdamagda
Thank you so much! ツ
Dec 31, 2010, 07.42 AMby dottedhalfnote
This is so cool! It looks like so much work, I love all the details :)
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Dec 31, 2010, 07.47 AMby magdamagda
There’s a small headache put into every single detail… the painting was done in 3 days so that the old layers of colours get dried… I guess it could have been done it quicklier but when I do something for the first time I reaaaally like to take my time!
Dec 31, 2010, 06.17 AMby Ivana Krejci
so pretty! well done.
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Dec 31, 2010, 07.14 AMby magdamagda
Thank you! Can’t wait to try it wth a pair of wide leg pants! …when those happen!
Dec 31, 2010, 06.02 AMby libra-s
Super gorgeous!
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Dec 31, 2010, 07.16 AMby magdamagda
Thank you! (blushing)
Dec 31, 2010, 05.02 AMby marloncosta
SUPERB! It `s just beautiful and unique!!! You have created a amazing piece!!!
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Dec 31, 2010, 07.13 AMby magdamagda
Thank you so much! Glad you like it!
Dec 31, 2010, 02.34 AMby stefanisarah
Let me spell it: L – O – V – E! I am in total awe.
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Dec 31, 2010, 07.10 AMby magdamagda
T-H-A-N-K-S!
Dec 31, 2010, 01.47 AMby kelepso
Wow! So many pieces and details to your shirt. I love the juxapostion how the front is longer than the back. Great job!
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Dec 31, 2010, 07.09 AMby magdamagda
I like the “surprise” as well:) Thanks!
Dec 31, 2010, 01.32 AMby fashionfreek
Hi. I enjoy looking at your work. Its a nice shirt. You always seem to have something interesting to show.Lovely details. You must be proud. Thanks for sharing!
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Dec 31, 2010, 07.08 AMby magdamagda
You’re welcome and thank you so much!
Dec 31, 2010, 12.24 AMby dejanu
It’s really pretty and creative. I would also like to try fabric painting. Have you ever tried spot dying fabric?
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Dec 31, 2010, 07.03 AMby magdamagda
Thanks! And no, going to check how that is done right now:) ! (The only other time I tried fabric painting is for these raindrops )
Dec 30, 2010, 11.59 PMby assets
You are very talented. I love he details on the back.
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Dec 31, 2010, 06.58 AMby magdamagda
Thank you! One half of the back has green thread zig-zag, the other one purple.
Dec 30, 2010, 10.46 PMby Denim Skirts Etc
I love every detail, beautiful.
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Dec 31, 2010, 06.53 AMby magdamagda
Thank you!