BLACK DAHLIA SOK Each brooch incorporates fragments of

Each brooch incorporates fragments of a Mihitabel Tie Dye Grillcloth created by Carolyn Lee for Mihitabel in the 1960s

This is my twist on her appliqué men's western shirts

Looking through the vintage Mihitabel fabrics I have been entranced by the level of hand worked detail

Measurements- Bust 33"

Each patchwork layout is one of a kind

BLACK DAHLIA SOK Each brooch incorporates fragments ofHand sewn sequin velvet silk dress. Featuring a High Mandarin collar, Panko (knotted buttons), side slits, and a sleek, body hugging silhouette. Dress Size 0 Bust 31", Waist 25", Hip 34. 5" I created this from the Mihitabel Estate fabrics that were left for dead, once meant to be used by Carolyn Lee at her legendary Sunset Boulevard custom shop, Mihitabel. This fabric I believe she used to make suits for Granny Takes A Trip during her time working for