70s faux-patchwork appliqué tee in black - one-of-a-kind rework Style it as a neck

Style it as a neck scarf

The crisp cotton and one selvedge edge mark it as a '50s make

rhythm-forward midcentury designs

instead of a simple applique

and this print is one of the best examples of that crossover

70s faux-patchwork appliqué tee in black - one-of-a-kind rework Style it as a neckthis re made tee uses a vintage 70s faux patchwork cotton, the kind printed to mimic true scrap quilting, including strips of calico florals, tossed ditsy blooms, tiny geometrics, and novelty stitching motifs all layered together in bright reds, blues, and whites. faux patchwork textiles exploded in the late 60s and 70s as mass market brands tried to bottle the look of handmade americana without the labor of real piecing. we reshaped the textile into