Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Hand Tailored

 
I LOVE old dress forms! There was a time when I could find them anywhere and I would buy and sell them so quickly. Now that I want one for myself I can't seem to find one! So when I saw that Barbara Lewis of Painting with Fire had made some awesome porcelain pendants with a dress form image I just had to have it!



Vintage mother of pearl buttons are stacked and wire wrapped. Coils of copper along with some wonderful enamel beads Barbara surprised me with  add a bit of whimsy to this funky long necklace. Three different chains are used as well.


 You can find Hand Tailored in my Etsy shop. 



9 comments:

  1. Oh, I love those buttons combined with Barbara's pendant and components! Perfect!

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  2. Dress forms, tailor's mannequins - they are so captivating - I wonder why that is.
    Wonderful necklace - love the buttons!

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  3. hi judith!! this necklace is stuning, very vintage!!

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  4. "Hand Taylored" is just lovely!

    I've been wanting an old dress form too, but can't afford they price.

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  5. I am crushing on the dress forms! I want one so badly. I just don't know where to look. I love this. The colors, the pendant and those buttons. Clever girl! Enjoy the day!
    Erin

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  6. Old dress forms are so cool...have you looked on Ebay? Love the necklace...it is really adorable.

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  7. Oh my, I've been looking for a dress form, too. You can order a custom made one directly from Wolf, but I'd rather find an old one that would probably cost less. Gee, if I find two, I'll let you know!

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