70s faux-patchwork appliqué tee in black - one-of-a-kind rework instead of a simple applique

instead of a simple applique

and this bodice is one of the most collectible categories from her house

this one is done a different way- the sweatshirt body was cut open

Style it as a neck scarf

70s faux-patchwork appliqué tee in black - one-of-a-kind rework instead of a simple appliquethis re made tee uses a vintage 70s faux patchwork cotton, the kind printed to mimic true scrap quilting, including strips of calico florals, tossed ditsy blooms, tiny geometrics, and novelty stitching motifs all layered together in bright reds, blues, and whites. faux patchwork textiles exploded in the late 60s and 70s as mass market brands tried to bottle the look of handmade americana without the labor of real piecing. we reshaped the textile into