• Vest/gilet/waistcoat made from a reclaimed blue checkerboard weave Irish wool Gaiety blanket, photographed in front of a lilac bush
  • Vest/gilet/waistcoat made from a reclaimed blue checkerboard weave Irish wool Gaiety blanket (close up of the original blanket)
  • Vest/gilet/waistcoat made from a reclaimed blue checkerboard weave Irish wool Gaiety blanket (close-up of pocket lining)
  • Vest/gilet/waistcoat made from a reclaimed blue checkerboard weave Irish wool Gaiety blanket, photographed with a denim midi dress underneath and in front of a lilac bush
  • Vest/gilet/waistcoat made from a reclaimed blue checkerboard weave Irish wool Gaiety blanket, photographed in front of a lilac bush
  • Vest/gilet/waistcoat made from a reclaimed blue checkerboard weave Irish wool Gaiety blanket (close-up of label)
  • Vest/gilet/waistcoat made from a reclaimed blue checkerboard weave Irish wool Gaiety blanket - back view
  • Vest/gilet/waistcoat made from a reclaimed blue checkerboard weave Irish wool Gaiety blanket, photographed in front of a lilac bush (close-up of pocket)
  • Vest/gilet/waistcoat made from a reclaimed blue checkerboard weave Irish wool Gaiety blanket, photographed in front of a lilac bush (close-up of inside pocket)
  • Vest/gilet/waistcoat made from a reclaimed blue checkerboard weave Irish wool Gaiety blanket, photographed in front of a lilac bush (back view)
  • Vest/gilet/waistcoat made from a reclaimed blue checkerboard weave Irish wool Gaiety blanket, photographed in front of a lilac bush (back view)
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Hand made recycled checkerboard Gaiety blanket vest

Hand made recycled checkerboard Gaiety blanket vest

£150.00 GBP
£150.00 GBP
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Blanket vest made from a reclaimed ‘Gaiety’ Irish wool blanket. A useful extra layer all year round.

The blanket I made this from was a gorgeous blue checkerboard wool, with an amazing label, which I unpicked and reattached to the finished piece.

For the lining, I pieced together parts of a recycled cotton/linen mix men’s shirt with a little asterisk-y star print just like on the Gaiety label, and kept one of the shirt pockets inside (with a replacement button). 

This cosy waistcoat is finished off with binding and button loops cut from deadstock brushed cotton, and three found wooden buttons.

As ever, hand made by me entirely from reclaimed materials, even the thread.

Materials

Reclaimed Irish wool blanket
Recycled men's cotton/linen-mix shirt
Found shell buttons

Measurements

When laid flat...
Underarm to underarm: 56cm (22in)
Length from centre shoulder to hem: 59cm (23in)
Centre back: 63cm (25in)

Care information

Spot clean. If absolutely necessary, cool gentle hand wash. Air dry. Do not tumble dry. Do not iron

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