Wearable Art Clothing - My New Love

Have you seen the gorgeous wearable art that's been popping up all over the internet? If you're up on these things, then maybe this isn't anything new to you, but for me....I'm in LOVE with this idea!

Repurposed denim skirt from the hubster's jeans (pant legs)

© Susan Barton, 2017

Basically, what you do is upcycle (sounds so much fancier than recycle, don't you think?) used clothing. You take things apart and repurpose them in new and funky ways. The result is sheer gorgeousness!

Denim skirt from old jeans, with handmade skull applique

© Susan Barton, 2017

You can keep things fairly simple like I did with the jeans skirts in these photos or you can go crazy by taking apart shirts, sweaters, etc. and using the different elements to create an entirely new work of art with skirts, dresses, tunics, jackets and so much more. The possibilities are truly endless. All you need to do is a quick Google search for wearable art and you'll get tons of ideas!

Denim scraps from other projects into art wrap skirt with
hand painted crow applique.  © Susan Barton, 2017

So what do you think? Is this something you'd do? Clothing you'd wear? Let me know in the comments below!