Silk Blouse

Silk Blouse

Inspired by the recycled textile events throughout New York Textile Month, I thought about how many pieces of fiber I already own. Why not repurpose the material instead of throwing it away?

Cut and Spin

Cut and Spin

Cutting up the blouse and spinning it down into thread.

Spinning the Blouse

Spinning the Blouse

I used a Schacht 4" Hi-Low Drop Spindle to spin down my blouse into yarn.

Process Photo of the Silk Blouse Recycle Project

Process Photo of the Silk Blouse Recycle Project

Close Up of Recycled Silk Blouse Yarn

Close Up of Recycled Silk Blouse Yarn

Silk Blouse Yarn Crocheted Hyperbolically

Silk Blouse Yarn Crocheted Hyperbolically

Silk Blouse Yarn Crocheted Hyperbolically

Silk Blouse Yarn Crocheted Hyperbolically