
Olive's story begins many years ago when I ordered my husband a tweed blazer for Christmas. When the item arrived in the store the salesperson phoned our home and asked to speak with Olive Blazer. There was a confused pause at both ends of the phone until simultaneously both the salesperson and myself realized the woman's mistake. She was reading from the wrong line on the phone list. The ITEM was an olive coloured blazer. The person to speak to was the name next to it of course. The family has laughed over that one for years.
As far as I know this is the only item of clothing my husband has ever had that actually has a name.

With a family story like that behind it I just couldn't send this blazer off to a charity shop when it grew hopelessly out of style. No, Olive Blazer had to live on. I found a sewing pattern that worked with the narrow pieces I had available once I deconstructed the jacket.

The wool blend tweed was used for the exterior of the bear. Portions of the shoulder pads created the contoured stuffing for the ears, and the lining and a button from the blazer were used for the collar of her little jacket. Olive's eyes were scrounged from the family heirloom button jar.

5 comments:
Olive is beautiful, great job re-purposing!
That's great!!
Great story and a wonderful way to preserve it for future generations. I think Olive is an adorable addition to your creative family. *hugs*
Absolutely beautiful work. A good way to recycle. It is always a treat to see all your FOs. You are very talented.
Kathy
Thanks Anne, Sue, Ruinwen and Kathy. Olive Blazer was a labour of love.
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