theChopShopApparel
Asheville, North Carolina ·
theChopShopApparel
the ROCK STAR of Recycled Apparel since 2006Asheville, North Carolina 418 Sales On Etsy since 2006
Announcement
Welcome to my world! I'm Renee - a fun mix of rock and roll and sweetie pie all mushed together to form a one woman sweat shop cranking out goodies you're sure to love!
I grew up in the 80s so I'm a lover of iconography - and pop culture.
I was adopted by a retired farming couple who taught me, at an early age, how to sew (among other hand crafts and old school skills) I latched on to it and from middle school on I was altering tshirts along with my older cousins.
I still love the things I did then and for me Nostalgia never goes out of style! It gives me great pleasure to make things that mean something personally to people, and custom orders are my favorite things! Feel free to message me with any ideas and we'll create something awesome!
Announcement
Welcome to my world! I'm Renee - a fun mix of rock and roll and sweetie pie all mushed together to form a one woman sweat shop cranking out goodies you're sure to love!
I grew up in the 80s so I'm a lover of iconography - and pop culture.
I was adopted by a retired farming couple who taught me, at an early age, how to sew (among other hand crafts and old school skills) I latched on to it and from middle school on I was altering tshirts along with my older cousins.
I still love the things I did then and for me Nostalgia never goes out of style! It gives me great pleasure to make things that mean something personally to people, and custom orders are my favorite things! Feel free to message me with any ideas and we'll create something awesome!
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Pony halter dress 2/3t soft rainbow recycled upcycled
$35.00
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Little GIRLS 12/18 month bubble romper fall Halloween pumpkin recycled upcycled
$35.00
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Custom details to pre-existing tshirt
$25.00
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Womens Rockabilly Tunic Size Small upcycle from Mens Dress Shirt Microphone Shirt Womens Button Tunic Red Stripe Antique
$38.50
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Reclaimed Infinity Scarf . Recycled Blue Jean Shirt . Distressed . Deconstructed . Rockabilly . Winter . Goth . Grunge . Denim
$38.50
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Baby Blanket from Recycled Tshirt 25x32 Double Layer
$68.00 Free shipping
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Baby Blanket from Recycled Tshirt 30x32 Double Layer
$68.00 Free shipping
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Koi Skeleton Throw Pillow 16x16
$34.00
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Save the Unicorns band Tube Top Size M L Medium/Large recycled upcycled Blue Yellow Pink Tuni Tattoo Wear
$28.50
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Rock and Roll. Music. Band. Vest . Unisex Guitar . Music . Recycled Clothing . Rockstar
$28.50
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Womens Black Tshirt . Small . Dragon . Goth . Punk . Rockabilly . Tattoo Apparel . Recycled Clothing . Upcycled . Shred . Motorcycle Gear
$28.50
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Queen say no more decorative throw pillow DRAGQUEEN LGBTQ pride power recycled upcycled 14x14
$25.00
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Infant Burp Cloth from recycled Tshirt
$10.50 Free shipping
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Set of 2 Burp Cloths from recycled Southern Rock
$18.50
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Piggly Wiggly Burp Cloths. Set of 2 . Recycled. Upcycled.
$18.50
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Ice cream pillow. Decorator. Recycled. Upcycled. 14x14 pink. Yellow.
$28.50
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Set of 2 16x16 Pirate Throw Pillows Recycled from Tshirts Skeleton Skull Knife
$54.50
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Mermaid Throw Pillow 12x16
$28.50
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Social Distortion Throw Pillow 12x16
$28.50
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Love Throw Pillow Lace Floral Pink Yellow 11x17
$28.50
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Breaking Bad Throw Pillow Home Decor recycled upcycled Black White 16x16
$28.50
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Reclaimed Infinity Scarf . Recycled Flannel Shirt . Distressed . Deconstructed . Rockabilly . Winter . Goth . Grunge . Pink . Green . White
$38.50
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Womens Small . Jacket . Ralph Lauren Thrift Upcycle . Red . Recycled Clothing . Rockabilly . Pin Up . Rocker . Sexy
$54.50
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REGGAE Vest . Unisex . Music . Recycled Clothing
$24.50
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About
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Everything that I make is something I would wear or dress my kids or pets in!
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My favorite place to be is my studio - sewing away to make goodies for my clients and my self!
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I am surrounded by love and support which allows me to be myself and create freely! I love my life!
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It starts with thrift store shirts and I have lots! I've been doing this for over 15 years and I am always shopping!
All fun! All of the time!
When I was in elementary school, my older cousins used to cut up their concert and band tshirts and make everything from pillows to mini skirts. I mimicked them of course, I've always been a bit of a wild child - sneaking outfits under my clothes so my conservative parents wouldn't see what I was really wearing to school.
When my daughter was born I couldnt stand any of the frilly lacy clothing that was out and back then onesies were just plain, if you want variety you had to make it yourself. Since I was raised by a retired couple on a working farm, I had been sewing, crocheting, canning, cooking my whole life- so, I took some old tshirts and made onesies and some simple dresses and loved them. Once Krystal outgrew wearing handmade clothing I figured I'd sell them and I've been doing that for years, I started on ebay in 2001 with online selling and moved to Etsy in 2006.
Im fearless! I'll try anything to see if it will work. Challenge is everything which is why I dont' buy new tshirts. I only get tshirts from thrift stores, hand me downs and yard sales.
Shop members
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Me and the Kids
Production Assistants, Marketer, Shipper
As a family we work and play together. The kids help me with whatever I need. We all love art, music, roller skating and fresh, organic food. Family Motto: Play as much as possible as often as possible!
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Renee
Owner, Maker, Designer
Ive always been fearless and fun loving and i love to create things that are ooak. I hate being like everyone else. As Iris says...when you dont dress like everyone else you dont have to think like everyone else!
Shop policies
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(¸.•´ (¸.•´ .•´ ¸¸.•¨¯`•. Hi! and WELCOME to the Chop Shop. My name is Renee - I design and make all of the clothes you see here. I am a 40 year old single mother of 3. I have been making boutique clothing for over 20 years and I started recycling tshirts into one of a kind garments over a decade ago. I started selling online on ebay in 2001 and I joined Etsy in 2006.
»-(¯`v´¯)-»My Style is Eclectic»-(¯`v´¯)-»
And my items reflect that. I don't make things that I wouldn't wear!
I love custom orders, they are 60% of my business, so message me!
Accepted payment methods
- Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
- Other Method
Returns and exchanges
Payment
Paypal payments in the form of echecks are considered paid when the echeck has cleared which usually takes 3-4 business days.
Money Order payments are considered paid the Money Order reaches me.
Personal Check payments are considered paid when the actual check has cleared your bank and the funds are in mine.
Because most of the garments are one of a kind - I will not begin construction on your custom garment until the payment is 'paid'.
Shipping
In my 10+ years of selling online I have never had a problem with shipping within the US and only once with a package to Canada.
I happily ship worldwide via the United States Postal Service. The international rate listed refers to First Class International. The garments are sent to you in a large mailer envelope and shipping can take up to 2-3 weeks. If you prefer I can ship International Priority at a rate of $20.
If you have a bulk order I can ship using the Priority Flat Rate shipping box at a cost of $37.
I will work with you with whatever shipping service and method you prefer, just drop me a line and we can make it happen!
Additional policies and FAQs
I LOVE making custom garments! It's totally my favorite thing to do! Espeically over the top pieces!
Here are the bare bones of my custom garment service:
For a 'Basic' custom (which includes bodice and a layer of ruffles or trim) $55
Traditional Tutu bottom $10
Serged Edge Tutu Bottom $15
Ribbon Edge Tutu bottom $20
Fabric Edge Tutu Bottom $25
Additional Layers of ruffles and/or trims $5
Priority shipping is $6
If you are interested in working with me to create a one of a kind custom garment.. Send me a message and we will discuss details! If you'd like to see examples of custom garments take a look at photos on my facebook page at www.facebook.com/chopshopb. I have hundreds of tshirts that I've collected from thrift stores to make recycled customs from and I have access to almost any fabric for boutique customs!
Convo me here or email me at chopshoprecycled at gmail