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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on October 27, 2010.

new reward offer - bodywallet photographs!!

Update #9 · Oct 20, 2010 · comment

I would like to introduce you to my very talented photographer friend, bodywallet. He carries his Konica C35 around with him and takes pictures of trains, dogs, rural flea markets and everyday occurrences on the street (mostly in Chicago). I am a huge fan and hope you are too!

bodywallet is generously promoting my Kickstarter through his work. For the next 6 days, he is offering an 8 x 10 print from a select 6 photos in exchange for a $30 pledge to my clothing line.

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Festival of dollparts: October 13th - 26th

Update #8 · Oct 14, 2010 · comment

Perhaps I should explain the 'Festival of dollparts'.

A couple of my most favorite people on the planet, my friend Daniel and his lovely mom Susan, have a paper blog called This Old Paper. In celebration of the launch of my clothing line and Kickstarter, they were nice enough to create the 'Festival of dollparts.' They will be blogging about fashion and clothing related paper and ephemera for the next two weeks, which is the close of my Kickstarter. Stay tuned....(thisoldpaper.com)

<3, Michelle

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dollparts shop!

Update #7 · Oct 12, 2010 · comment

i officially opened my shop! for now, i am selling mostly vintage and modified vintage, but have put my first few original designs up too. i'd love your feedback! http://dollpartsdesign.myshopify.com/

<3, michelle

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happy friday!

Update #6 · Oct 8, 2010 · comment

today has been a busy friday so far! i am working on the launch of my retail shop. i will be opening next week if everything goes as planned!

thanks again to all my backers so far! i am 14% to my goal and have 18 days to go. all your support is much appreciated!

<3, michelle

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90s inspiration

Update #5 · Oct 5, 2010 · comment

era: 1990s (circa 1994)
designer: options melrose

in my opinion, there is no such thing as too much plaid.
this flannel is absolutely one of my favorite vintage pieces in the dollparts inventory. the color and plaid combinations are incredible.

the multi-plaid flannel brings back fond memories of shopping for men’s flannels (that were always too big for me) at american eagle in middle school…and of course memories of joey lawrence, kurt cobain and “my so-called life“.

btw, my shop will be open soon to quite soon. we are tidying everything up this week and i hope to open on monday. i am currently selling mostly vintage and modified vintage, but will start production on some new original designs after the close of my kickstarter.

have a lovely tuesday!!

<3, michelle

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    Bag o’ fabric scraps for crafting, quilting, making clothing, etc. Although smaller remnants of fabric may not be useful to me, I want to pass them on to other crafters. This way, ‘every part of the buffalo’ is being used and little to nothing goes to waste. The bag o’ fabric scraps may also include buttons, zippers, trim, etc. Comes in a reusable dollparts tote! *Please allow 30 days for delivery

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    Mens one-of-a-kind loose wrap pants for beach, work, or play. These pants have it all, double ties around your waist so you can easily adjust the size and hold anything from your keys, to a water bottle to the morning paper. Made from repurposed clothing and/or remaindered fabric and materials. One size fits all (adjustable waist) *Please allow 30-60 days for delivery

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    Original dollparts womens pattern and fabric/scraps to make-it-yourself SIZE SMALL. BUST: 33"-34" WAIST: 26"-27" HIP: 36" *Please allow 30-60 days for delivery

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