Why settle for only what's offered at the overpriced department stores and boutiques? If finding the right garment is difficult and you'd rather "make it your own damn self" from scratch or by renovating an existing garment then here's the list for you! I'm posting ideas and references to designs that not only embrace the terrane of the post mastectomy, non-reconstructed, no-prosthesis body but these designs thoughtfully celebrate and honor it. I'll post photos of handmade garments and basic "how to" instructions so check back in often if you're interested in the Do It Yourself approach to your wardrobe solutions. We'll start with the obvious... Rhea Belle designs at Rebel1in8."The design and marketing of items of wear for one-breasted women is only a question of time, and we who are now designing and wearing our own asymmetrical patterns and New Landscape jewelry are certainly in the vanguard of a new fashion!"
Audre Lorde, "The Cancer Journals", 1980
Rhea Belle designs.
The DIYNOTDIE star reconstructs a sweater.
"Cut up yer shirts!!! sez Pocketina."
Take charge! Go knit somehthing!
Two Dutch warriors rock out a post mastectomy clothing line in the late 90's!!!
1 comment:
This is an awesome idea!
And,just so you know, just because you are showing the world my half-finished sweater doesn't mean I'm gonna get off my butt and finish it.
(But I probably will next week)
:-)
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