Description
Based in North Philadelphia, Paige Sato is the woman behind m.a.b.e.l -- 'makers always bring extra love'. Paige transforms damaged vintage quilts into contemporary garments and multi-use accessories. Initially, her goal was the end result—a fabulous coat, or a handy tote. Along the way, she's slowed the process to appreciate all the handwork and decisions that created these original and beautiful quilts. All quilts are pre-1950s vintage cutter quilts (no museum quality quilts were harmed in the making!). Quilts are machine washed and dried prior to cutting to ensure durability. This jacket is modeled on the traditional barn jacket, and snaps closed with 4 antique brass snaps down the front, two patch pockets, and a hangtag. The front and neckline binding re-uses the vintage plaid lining from the original quilt. The original quilt is thick, but soft, and and has a little little drape. m.a.b.e.l’s coats are boxy with a drop shoulder, and hit at mid-hip (depending on your height).
What Paige loves about this one: the vibrant turquoise plays so nicely with the 1930s and 40s prints
- Approximately 25" long from top of shoulder to hem
- Chest: 27" (armpit to armpit)
- Length: 25" (top of shoulder to hem)
- Sleeve length: 14.75 (shoulder to hem)
- Hand made in Philadelphia from upcycled quilts
