Handmade Upcycled Goods
Thoughtfully crafted and slow made by me from vintage and secondhand materials
Reworked Denim
Let me make your new favorite jeans! No sizing guesswork involved when you send me a pair that fit you well….they can be a wee bit tight in the thighs but should fit in the waist. Straight styles work best, think classic Levi’s, (I love men’s 501s & 505s, women’s wedgie, ribcage straight, low loose), Wranglers, Rustler. Mostly cotton work best. Wonder if yours will work well? Just reach out.
Currently offering vintage quilt panels or me-made quilted panels from denim, vintage and secondhand materials.
Panels I make are customizable and can be:
all denim
denim + warm tones (reds, yellows, pinks)
denim + cool tones (blues, greens, purples)
denim + rainbow colors
Choose an option at checkout that best suits your color preferences. What I have on hand changes frequently, so let’s talk and come up with something you’ll love!
How does it work?
1) Ship me your jeans: After purchase I’ll email you a shipping label for you to send me your jeans.
2) We’ll email regarding colorway and style, to be approved by you before I start sewing. Option to crop or keep them full length.
3) I work my magic and create your dream jeans, then ship them back to you.
Note: All panel inserts are fully lined. Due to the age of vintage quilts and materials they may show minor wear and should be washed minimally on delicate, line dried or dried on low.
Order fulfillment is currently 2-3 weeks after denim arrives to me.
See Instagram or TikTok for fit videos
Find the jeans of your dreams now
Give vintage and secondhand textiles a new story in your favorite jeans
The sweetest little napkins you ever did see!
It all starts with 1930’s/40’s hand-stitched pinwheel quilt blocks made from feed sack fabric and other darling materials. So precious in their own little ways they just had to be the stars of the show!
Each quilt block is then sewn to a cloth napkin made of reclaimed cotton and outlined in green stitching.
Sold in sets of 4, each will have 4 different pinwheel quilt blocks in a variety of colors and patterns. No two sets are alike!
Napkins measure approximately 17” x 17”
Machine wash cold, delicate. Tumble dry low. Iron as needed.
Ships out within 1 week of ordering.
Vintage Pinwheel Quilt Block Napkins
Vintage Pinwheel Quilt Block Napkins
These sweet little napkins make a lovely gift! Here for a limited time so snag a set or two now.
The SUNSHINE Collection
Reworked Chore Coats & Vintage Military Shackets
The happiest mustard yellow chore coat you ever did see!
Comfy 100% cotton secondhand utility jacket reworked with 2 patches and a large sunshine rainbow appliqué - all handcrafted by me in sunny California with upcycled materials.
Denim mountain patch - from denim scraps in 4 shades of blue, mounted on felt
Stripey patch - from upcycled shirt with coordinating felt backing
Sunshine Rainbow applique - from upcycled double cotton gauze fabrics; with hand embroidery
Fit is relaxed. Features three large pockets and button closure.
Vegan cork leather brand tags
Machine wash cold, tumble dry low
See size chart for details.
These reworked vintage military shirts are timelessly cool.
Artfully redesigned with 2 patches and a large sunshine rainbow applique - all handcrafted by me in sunny California from upcycled materials.
Mountain patch - from double cotton gauze scraps in various shades of green and blue; felt backing
Stripey patch - from upcycled shirt with coordinating felt backing
Sunshine Rainbow applique - handmade from upcycled double cotton gauze fabrics; with hand embroidery
Features button closure and two front flap, button-close pockets.
*Size large now restocked with darker colorway on back like chore coats and denim mountain patch*
**Optional customized name/word up to 9 characters can be added - see Embroidery add-on listing - and will be hand-stitched onto cotton webbing and sewn on to your shacket. Please allow extra time for this special detail to be added. Typically takes 2-4 days.**
Due to the vintage condition, these shirts may show light wear/discoloration. No major flaws, just perfectly broken in charm.
Vegan cork leather brand tags
Machine wash cold, tumble dry low
See size chart for details.
About Lalanya
Hi, I’m Lalanya, designer and maker of all the things you see here. Born on Earth Day. Lover of nature, cozy and soaking up time with my family and friends.
As a lifelong creative with an eye for repurposing, I challenged myself to create wearable art using upcycled materials. When I learned that the excess of clothing on our planet right now is enough to clothe the next six generations, I was inspired to make this more than a hobby. By giving discarded textiles a second life, we not only keep them from becoming landfill, we also decrease the need for new material to be made. A win for the planet indeed.
Look good while doing good. Handmade upcycled clothing is wearable art. Add unique design and interest to your wardrobe while doing good for the planet.
FAQs
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Great question! Since I rework vintage, women’s and men’s denim it can be a bit confusing to know what will fit you best. The simple solution is to find your favorite fitting pair of jeans, measure them as in chart in listings and compare to the measurements I have there. I also suggest the best fit approximation, but keep in mind that’s an estimate.
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Yes! Custom order form for reworked denim is now availble. See listing in the shop for details.
Other custom good such as napkins for an event, necherchiefs in bridal party colors etc can be worked out with me via email. Can’t wait to hear from you!
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Typically orders will ship out in a day or two and depending on the shipping method you choose, they will arrive accordingly.
If you ordered a vintage military shirt and are having a custom name/word embroidered on it, please allow an additional 2-4 days for the item to be shipped.
For rushed orders or local pick up, please reach out ahead of time and I will try my best to accommodate your request. Additional shipping fees may apply.
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Yep!
Acorns and Napkins are currently availble at Forager Crafts in Los Angeles.
I periodically rent space at local consignment stores to make trying on clothing that much easier. Updates on this will be on my instagram.
I also do markets now and then so keep an eye on social media for that too.
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I understand that ordering the right size or color online can be tricky, and I want you to love your purchase, so if for some reason you don’t then please reach out within 3 days of receiving your item. Unworn/unused items can be shipped back to me for an exchange or store credit. Buyer pays return shipping. Custom pieces not eligible for exhange.
“I love my mountain patch. It reminds me of adventures on the Olympic Peninsula.”
Jesse, Washington
“An absolute compliment magnet. This jacket is so cool!”
Lauren, California
“Mabel loves the Mabel.”
Marci, Michigan
