About the Artist

Hi, I am Violet. I am the owner of this online shop and host of my own YouTube channel Recycle Couture.

I graduated with an Associated Degree in Industrial Design from the Art Institute of Pittsburg in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1993.

I have always been creative, from painting, making jewelry and sewing. When I was young and my mom's necklaces were tangled or broken, she would give me her necklace to repair.

Then when I was in High School I took home economics which included a sewing class. The first item I recycled I was 16 years old; I added flowy sleeves from my favorite dress I had out grown to a blue jean vest, that I still own. This vest still gives me Janis Joplin, Cher and Stevie Nick vibes.

I was in my 20's when I started sewing again. I would buy a dress from the thrift store and practice hemming and altering the fit. That was it,  I was hooked and I have been recycling, upcycling and creating since.

Recycle - to process materials in order to regain material for human use.
Couture -  the business of designing, making, and selling fashionable custom-made clothing.
Recycle Couture - Breathing new life into gently used items.

 

Please check out:

YouTube: @Recycle Couture

TikTok: @Recycle Couture

Email: Recyclecouture@yahoo.com