"Alchemy Arts: recycling is chic"

In March I was collecting men's ties for a tie skirt and found the book "alchemy arts" at the library.  It has so many inspiring ideas I just had to start trying them.    Di Jennings petticoat based frock made of mens ties is the opening idea so thats what I started with.  It came out so beautiful.  I ended up making a fitted piece for the center...a kind of cumberbun of ties and put a zipper in the back to show off the waist.  I love the silk ties and the colorful pattern mix.