Brendaabdullah

One of a Kind Upcycled Clothing

Chicago, Illinois | 812 Sales

5 out of 5 stars
(341)

Brendaabdullah

One of a Kind Upcycled Clothing

Chicago, Illinois 812 Sales On Etsy since 2008

5 out of 5 stars
(341)

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  • Sweater Dress/Altered Clothing/Reconstructed Womens Dress/Boho Tunic/ Size Sm/Brendaabdullah

    $145.00

  • Cropped Pullover Shrug/Cotton Knit/ Green/Plus Size Cover Up

    $48.00

  • Fingerless Gloves,Armwarmers(Black,White Tweed/Red/Patched Tweed, Black,White Houndstooth Pattern/Off White/Light Gray)Brenda Abdullah

    $26.50

  • Upcycled Clothing/Upcycled Tunic/Size XL/Altered Clothing/Sweater Tunic/Brenda Abdullah

    $145.00

    • Announcement   Welcome to my shop of upcycled repurposed one of a kind garments.
    I create unique clothing using recycled materials. Sweaters, t shirts, jeans and other finds are spliced and diced and made into new garments, and accessories. Most of the items are one-of-a-kind. A few may be made as Limited Edition, depending upon fabric type and availability. Take a look and check back often as I add new items several times a month.
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    I accept payments via most major Credit Cards and PayPal.
    New to Etsy? Learn how to make a purchase. This link will make the payment process easy :
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    Facebook fan page:
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    Flickr Photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/brendaabdullah/

    I am a proud member of Artizan Made and TAFA, The Textile And Fiber Art List
    http://artizanmade.com/brenda-abdullah-designs-texture-color/

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    Announcement

    Last updated on Mar 14, 2018

    Welcome to my shop of upcycled repurposed one of a kind garments.
    I create unique clothing using recycled materials. Sweaters, t shirts, jeans and other finds are spliced and diced and made into new garments, and accessories. Most of the items are one-of-a-kind. A few may be made as Limited Edition, depending upon fabric type and availability. Take a look and check back often as I add new items several times a month.
    ****************************************************************************************
    I accept payments via most major Credit Cards and PayPal.
    New to Etsy? Learn how to make a purchase. This link will make the payment process easy :
    http://www.etsy.com/help_guide_checkout.php

    And this link shows you how to pay with a credit card :
    https://www.etsy.com/help/article/361
    ***************************************************************************************
    Facebook fan page:
    https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brenda-Abdullah-Designs/156864938105

    Flickr Photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/brendaabdullah/

    I am a proud member of Artizan Made and TAFA, The Textile And Fiber Art List
    http://artizanmade.com/brenda-abdullah-designs-texture-color/

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    Brenda Abdullah

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    About

    • At work in the studio.
    • This is where I cut and sew all of my garments. So far, I'm a one woman operation.
    • Part of my sweater collection before the design process.
    • These are garments waiting to be cut and sewn.
    • These are my work companions.

    Maker of fabulous garments from re purposed clothing.

    My love affair with creating garments began as a child desperate to make pretty outfits for my doll. My parents couldn't afford to buy them from the store so I guess my first association with upcycling started with my using old pillowcases and fabric scraps from my grandmothers sewing projects. Drawing and painting were my other two loves.

    It was in my high school freshman home economics class that I first learned to thread a sewing machine. After completing my first apron I was hooked. The limited funds of my family combined with my extra long, hard to fit arms and legs fed the urge in me to to sew all of my garments throughout high school. Adding extra odd pieces to things I found in thrift stores or to correct sewing mistakes was the norm for me as I experimented along. I majored in art in high school and in college for the love of it but I pursued sewing as a utilitarian necessity.

    Later in life I worked as a custom dressmaker based in the center of my home while keeping an eye on our bustling family of four girls and four boys. Consuming countless sewing books and creating whatever my clients wanted stretched my sewing skills and abilities. Eventually though, it was my love for artistic expression and creativity that caused me to break out of the traditional mode of sewing.

    The freedom to play with colors and textures and the joy of discovery in combining old with new is at the heart of my present pursuit. My former life as a custom dressmaker and my life long love affair with all things art and fiber have brought me to this new creative place of free-style sewing. My Etsy shop is a way for me to share what I love to create with the world!

    My Etsy Store:
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    My Profile:
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    Facebook Fan Page:
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    Read more about my story on Artizanmade. Copy and paste this link below:
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    • Brenda Abdullah

      Owner, Maker, Designer

      My name is Brenda Abdullah and I create one-of-a-kind wearable art by re-imagining gently used clothing and re-purposing them into new creations.

    • Brenda Abdullah

      Owner, Maker, Designer

      My name is Brenda Abdullah and I create one-of-a-kind wearable art by re-imagining gently used clothing and re-purposing them into new creations.

    • Brenda Abdullah

      Owner

    • Brenda Abdullah

      Owner, Maker, Designer

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    Last updated on Feb 13, 2017
    Frequently asked questions
    Custom and personalized orders

    Because of the one-of-a-kind nature of my items, I do not accept custom orders. I enjoy the freedom of creating by inspiration and I use whatever items are available to me.

    Sizing details

    I include the garment measurements on each listing. You should compare that information to a similar well fitting garment you already own. The sizing is 'general' (Small to 3X) with most garments being made of knit fabrics with some 'give'. Feel free to email me to inquire about fit if you're uncertain.

    Wholesale availability

    I do not offer items for wholesale.

    Care instructions

    Care instructions are included in the listings and are also sewn into the items offered for sale except for the fingerless gloves, which are to be hand washed, cold water and laid flat to dry.