{"product_id":"apathy-mixed-media-blouse","title":"Apathy - Mixed Media Blouse","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eI am what I am and I am nothing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is inspired by the song “Pulldrone,” by Ethel Cain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout this Piece:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base of this piece is a thrifted white button-up shirt, cropped to remove the length and sleeves. I wanted to incorporate the rings on the front of the original shirt into the theme of my final design, so I began free-handing crochet stitches into the rings with mohair. This was a lengthy process to achieve an asymmetrical drape that has a natural “drippy” quality that maintains intentionality. In other words, I wanted it to look messy, but not sloppy. To balance the asymmetry, I used a black cotton yarn to give depth to the left side, knowing the right would bear more text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI hand embroidered the words on the front as well as the Ring on the back, laying threads repeatedly to achieve the vacillating look of Ethel Cain’s iconic symbol. I used the same thread and a tiny crochet hook to finish the raw, cropped edges of the shirt. Although this type of finishing would more traditionally done with a needle, the crocheted edge mimics the drape on the front of the shirt more effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original shirt was missing all of its buttons, so I reinforced the inner edges with white bias tape, then used a grommet setter to install vintage eyelets in place of the original buttons. I sourced a secondhand chain that was delicate enough to compliment but not compete with the crocheted panels on the front. I trimmed the chain to even lengths, installed lobster claw fasteners, and threaded each one through the eyelets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo finish the piece, I diluted paint in water and fabric softener then dipped the corners of the collar into the mixture, inking them one at a time. I hung the piece upside down to drip dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- pit to pit: 20”\u003cbr\u003e- neckline to shoulder seam: 5.5”\u003cbr\u003e- shoulder seam to sleeve edge: 7”\u003cbr\u003e- neckline to hem: 11.5”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRECLAIMED MATERIAL: ur local hookr is committed to using all reclaimed materials, from secondhand yarn to secondhand clothing. Due to this, please note that there may be pre-existing flaws with the garment\/material used in the design. I do my best to make sure every listing contains photos that accurately reflect the condition and quality of the piece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePRICING: ea\u003cspan\u003ech piece on my website is handmade, one-of-a-kind, and priced individually. Since I exclusively work with reclaimed materials, I take any pre-existing flaws into consideration during the pricing process as well as the design, quality, and complexity of the end-product. For this reason, I do not offer additional discounts or refunds for imperfections in any of my pieces. By purchasing from ur local hookr, you acknowledge and accept the above information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ur local hookr","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51882639229206,"sku":"hkj1789505007119","price":120.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/5520\/5654\/files\/apathy---mixed-media-blouse_1.jpg?v=1789505011","url":"https:\/\/abstractartoutfit.shop\/products\/apathy-mixed-media-blouse","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}