2010 catalog
V INTAGEC REATIONS'S TORY After an unsatisfying corporate career in Human Resources, In 1998 I decided to try my hand at a more creative endeavor. Wanting to do something happy , yet earthfriendly I decided to develop a line of baby clothing using recycled fabrics. Vintage tablecloths, bedspreads and tea towels were repurposed into one of a kind baby dresses. Taught to knit and sew at a young age by my mother, mother ,IIdesigned designedpatterns, patterns,cut cutfabrics fabrics and and picked picked buttons buttons and and trimstrims to make to make eacheach dressdress unique. unique. In 2005, 2005 II decided decided to to cease cease creating creating children’s children’s wear wear to to focus focus on on Women’s Women’s wear. The same concept applied, all from recycled materials. Tablecloths became luxe bias cut patchwork skirts, 40’s rayon fabrics became bias cut dresses, and vintage barkcloth became women’s jackets and bags. In 2006, I decided to open a boutique in downtown Seattle focusing on comtemporary women’s wear from independent designers. At the same time, I changed my women’s line to comprise a knitwear line designed entirely of recycled cashmere sweaters and an eco friendly women’s collection from mill end natural fabrics. In 2009, I closed my boutique to focus exclusively on my recycled cashmere knit wear line which is carried in over 40 boutiques in the US and Canada as well as participating in Art and Craft Fairs worldwide. It is my philosophy that recycled can also be luxurious. Indulge!
Beth Nielsen Colors
Sizing XS= 0-4 SM = 6-8 ML = 10-12
We pretty much have every color under the sun, while not all are listed if stores have a request for a certain color we can usually accommodate it.
Pullover Sweater Available in boat neck or vneck , 3/4 sleeves. XS, SM or ML Browns, purples, greys, greens, blues. $78
All items handcrafted from vintage textiles in our Seattle studio Knit items are all 100 percent recycled cashmere Skirt & headbands are all 100 percent cotton 50’s tablecloths All buttons are collectible vintage buttons All designs are one of a kind COVER SHOT: Cashmere Ruffle Sweater In pink. Also available in ivory, grey & black. One size fits most. $78
Cashmere Ruffle Sweater Availble in ivory, pink, black & grey. One size fits most. $78
Wrap Long rectangle shape, with 3 different vintage buttons. Wrap can be worn different ways by buttoning at the various buttons. $68
Cashmere Mini Scarf With vintage button. Assorted colors. $18
Ruffle Scarf Available in browns, blues, greens, purples & solid black. $38
Close Fitting Hat With side gather. Available in black, grey, oatmeal & browns. $20
Side Gathered Hat Loose fit shown in grey. Also in black, ivory & chocolate. $20
Cashmere Armwarmers Grey with vintage buttons. Also available in black & chocolate. $28
Cashmere Legwarmers Grey, black or oatmeal. $38 Shown with grey ruffle sweater.
Tank with Roses Vintage tablecloth embelishment. $28
Reversible Headbands From 40s tablecloths. $18
Vintage Tablecloth Skirts Cut on the bias from vintage tablecloths. SM, M/L. $98
Cosmetic Bag Recycled from 40 tablecloths and leather skirts, lined with recycled denim. 8x6 inches. $24
Short Sleeve Top Created out of vintage fabrics. Available in yellows, blues, pinks & greens. One size $38
Short Sleeve Top Created out of vintage fabrics. Available in yellows, blues, pinks & greens. One size. $38
About us
We are a Seattle based company, in business for 10 plus years. We create new garments and accessories from 100 percent cashmere sweaters. We try to get the better grade of sweaters to work with (Scotland cashmere vs China cashmere) and everything is produced locally in Seattle.
Immediates
We stock extra inventory year round– if it isn’t stock it usually can be done within 7-10 days.
Terms
We can accept Visa, MC, Amex and company checks. No CODs.
Contact:
Beth 206. 550. 6664 email vintagebethann@aol.com Website www.vintagecreation.com.
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