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Ten Thousand Transactions A dress made entirely out of receipts featuring 10,000 folded origami cranes! This project took over 2 years to complete and features several different paper manipulation techniques. Receipts are unable to be recycled so they have to go into the landfill, and it is easy to find yourself with a bunch of them in a short period of time. I used thousands of them to fold into paper cranes while saving the scraps for the bodice. I shredded and glued most of them to create the feathers and kept some strips to paper mache the bodice. Each feather on the front was embroidered with hand rolled beads made from the tiny scraps. The origami cranes were hand sewn to a large sheet of paper I made out of rolls of unused receipt paper. To create the gradient effect on the skirt I used heat and spray adhesive that reacts with the thermal elements on the paper. If you want to read more about this outfit I wrote about the whole process on my website: Stockroseart.com
Hand Crocheted Caution Tape Dress ⚠️❤️ I hand crochet this upcycled design out of caution tape for the annual Cincy Street Meet event hosted in Cincinnati, OH.
This look is part of my project called Sulapa': A Gentle Strength. The idea is inspired by a Bugis philosophy of "Sulapa' Eppa" (literal meaning: square/four sides), talking about natural elements, worldviews, and human principles. This one represents Fire, which is meant to convey the idea of energy, warmth, and a bright spirit. So, I designed this to be a four-in-one look consisting of a midi dress, a sleeveless vest, and a bolero/shrug. • The materials: Leftover cotton, organza, and embroidered tulle from fashion gallery waste combined with an unused Lipa' Sabbe (Bugis handwoven sarong) of my own. • Key construction: Side-seam drawstring gathering, window cut-out sleeve details, and tulle accent.
This look is part of my project called Sulapa': A Gentle Strength. The idea is inspired by a Bugis philosophy of "Sulapa' Eppa" (literal meaning: square/four sides), talking about natural elements, worldviews, and human principles. This one represents Earth, which is meant to convey the idea of stability, grounding, and staying rooted. So, I designed this to be a three-in-one look consisting of a knee length dress, a detachable skirt, and a shrug. • The materials: Cotton, embroidered organza, and Lipa' Sabbe (Bugis handwoven sarong) all sourced from fashion gallery waste. • Key construction: Asymmetrical pattern drafting, criss-cross strap lacing, and a high-low detachable skirt.
This look is part of my project called Sulapa': A Gentle Strength. The idea is inspired by Bugis philosophy of "Sulapa' Eppa" (literal meaning: square/four sides), talking about elements in nature, worldview and human principles. This one is representing Water which meant to convey the idea of it's gentle yet continuous flow. So, I design this to be a two in one look consisting of a midi dress and a shrug. • The materials: Silk from fashion gallery waste combined with unused Lipa' Sabbe (Bugis handwoven sarong) of my own. • Key construction: High-low hem, vertical center paneling, asymmetrical sleeve with ruffles.
Baroque to Ocean A secondhand baroque coffee table, completely transformed. I painted the base black and hand-detailed every carving in gold, then poured an ocean epoxy top in deep teal, blue and green with white foam waves. LED strip underlighting makes the ocean glow at night. One of a kind — and already claimed by my French bulldog as his favorite spot.
This shoulder bag was upcycled from an old denim pair of jeans, and an old curtain. The fabrics were in great condition and the white lace is a great contrast for the dark denim. The silhouette was inspired by the viral slouche bag that has been on social media. The shape is casual but the fabric evaluates it, the piece can be dressed up or down.
I thrifted an old table cloth from the Bronx, NY with the intention of creating a handbag collection. The print, to me, reminded me of the times my family gathered together at the kitchen table around a big feast of grapes, cheese, and wine during the fall season. The table cloth protecting the table from our messy laughter and enjoyment. The fringe was another piece of the tablecloth that I wanted to keep within the design. To play on the delicate and elegant trend of micro purses, I decided to go with a tiny purse. I had to keep the fabrication in mind with the structure, so I wanted something that didn’t require embedding a grommet, snap or zipper. I felt that the silhouette of the bag represented the print of the fabric well l, keeping the details sharp. I made a mock up and absolutely loved it. The shape fit perfectly around the wrist and was such a statement piece. Perfect to pair with a maroon or beige fall sweater.
For 4 years ago, I started sewing & take the challenge of turning old things into unique designer pieces. Since then, I’ve spent countless hours experimenting and refining my technique until I discovered PVC as a way to reinforce materials like paper and old packaging, making them durable enough to sew with. I’m so happy to be part of this challenge. Thank you so much for having me! ♡
This jacket is a canvas where a Persian rug found new life.l hand-embroidered classic Persian carpet pattern to create a beautiful contrast between modern wear and traditional art. Every stitch tells a story. This is a true one-of-a-kind piece— no repeats , ever