JoAnna Mendl Shaw
One-of-a-Kind Designs
Sweaters
Coats
Dresses
Tunics
Vests
Crafted from carefully laundered recycled sweaters and designed to fit your body and personal style.
The Story Behind These Designs
Each coat is a unique creation based on the design and colors of the foundational sweaters. I scour Goodwill stores for sweaters, launder or dry clean each garment, then begin to experiment: Replace the sleeves, create a gored skirt, add applique shapes and hand-stitched embroidery.
Each garment takes about 25-30 hours of work. I begin with 3-5 sweaters, decide on the foundational garment, then begin creating an initial, pinned mock-up. Sometimes the first version works. Sometimes the fifth version works !
I drape pieces on a mannequin, then begin a meticulous cutting process, creating strips for the skirt, connecting contrasting arms. I sew the garment together with a sewing machine and serger, create a zipped or button closure, then finish off the design with surface embroidery and final hand sewing. Each garment takes 20-35 hours to make.
You can also bring your old sweaters and we can design a custom-made garment.
Custom-made garments range from $150 for a vest to $400-$450 for a custom made coat.
Recycled & Repurposed Sweater Designs
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Black and White Sweater Dress, Size Small
$150
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Black & White, Argyille Sweater-Dress, Size Small
$150
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Playful & Whimsical Sage & Orange Sweater Coat, Medium-Large Size Medium
$250
PAYMENTS
You can order your garment virtually or in person in NYC
If you are ordering virtually and wish to have your garment sent via UPS, please add $5.00 to your payment to cover postage
Contact Us
October 31st - November 1st
I will host a TRUNK SHOW
121 West 17th Street
Apt. 4B
NYC
Email me for an appointment:
joannamendlshaw@gmail.com
Enjoy a cup of tea, coffee or hot cider
and try on some cozy wool garments!!
