The current issue of FiberArts magazine (January/February 2009) includes an article about Jon Coffelt’s Memory Clothing that tugged at my grieving heart. Coffelt, an abstract painter and clothing designer, began making the miniature replica garments from full sized clothing in 1993 when his partner’s favorite shirt was badly stained.
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This is fantastic! I have saved clothing items of my children, to shadow box with their small toys and photos. And I have reused the fabric from favorite clothing as trim or a small pillow and the such. But this is a great idea, I’m a fan of Coffelt!
Thank you so much for including my Miniature Clothing Project here. I also appreciate your kind words.
I want to invite people who may be interested to commission me to do a miniature of a personal garment for them.
My next exhibition with my miniatures is in Minneapolis at Susan Hensel Gallery. http://susanhenselgallery.blogspot.com/2008/10/planning-ahead.html The exhibition will include 100 individually hand-sewn pieces.
Again thank you,
Jon
precious…I think the display is also fantastic. I have young children and I love this idea.
What a lovely and novel tool for reserving memories. I think a gift made from a shirt that was worn on a first date or worn when making the marriage proposal would make a great thoughtful anniversary present.