This latest project utilises an R.M. Williams tweed jacket ($500 retail new) that I purchased from an opportunity (thrift or charity) shop. Many of the tweeds that I have salvaged have textures that remind me of rock or stone, so my mind went to petroglyphs, as something I could apply to them and give them new life. All the rock art images have been felted directly onto the jacket, rather than stitched.
Most materials have been re-cycled, where available. For example, instead of buying wool roving, I sourced discarded wool yarn and made my own wool batts.
This Jacket is hand-made by me and one of a kind; you will not find another.
Specifications
Fabric: Pure New Wool.
Size: 48 inches, 121 cm.
Chest width: 46-48 inches, 116-121cm.
Waist width: 38-44 inches, 97-112cm.
Shoulder width: 22 inches, 55cm.
Sleeve length: 27 inches, 69cm.
Body length: 32 inches, 80cm.
This jacket is hand-made by needle felting and the process pushes wool into the inside of the jacket. Therefore, there is a slight mirror effect on the inside and lining of the jacket.
