A few weeks ago I posted this fabulous 1980′s Mikado Ribbon Tank Top knitting pattern on my facebook page & asked if anyone wanted to create one for me in exchange for some me-made grooviness…
Awesome Alison answered my call and in trade for her knitting talents requested that I make one of my purty kimono jackets – in a simple, unembellished fabric of deep red if possible…
I discovered the perfect light brocade fabric in the form of a vintage table cloth at my fave charity shop & gave it a bath in dark red dye…
the result was even better than I had expected! A lovely deep red hue with a subtly elegant brocade pattern.
The completed kimono jacket is gorgeous & now in its new home in sunny Spain
I can’t wait to see Alison wearing it and eagerly await my fabulous retro tank!
Wanna swap with me? Here’s how!