about me

This reworked technicolor tee brings the sweetest hit of 60s color to a modern cropped cut. The applique is hand-cut from true vintage floral cotton, the kind of bold, psychedelic poppy print the 60s did best, then machine-embroidered onto a cherry red base that needed a little love, for a one-of-one statement piece. The pattern itself is classic 60s: oversized blooms, punchy pinks and yellows, and that slightly off-register charm only older rotary-printed cottons have. The fabric itself was rotary printed, a mid-century technique that pushed dye through cylindrical screens to create continuous, high-saturation patterns you just can’t fake today. Soft, wearable and bright in all the right ways.

Era: Base tee: 1990s–2000s. Appliqué fabric: authentic 60s floral cotton, rotary-printed

Designer/Brand: Jerzees (tagged XL). Reworked by vangie using hand-cut vintage 60s fabric

Origin: Base tee made in USA (from tag). Vintage fabric origin: mid-century American domestic textile, likely cotton printed for home sewing

Design: Bright red tee cropped to a modern boxy fit. 60s floral cotton applique in a puzzle-style cut. Classic mid-century psychedelic floral palette: pink, orange, chartreuse, cobalt, white

Material/Construction: 100% cotton base tee. Double-stitch sleeves and collar. 60s vintage cotton applique: rotary-printed, hand-cut and machine stitched

Condition: Excellent with no notable marks or flaws.T-shirt has minor pilling and softness that would be expected with age. Vintage cotton shows light, natural softening typical of 60s domestic textiles

Size & Fit: Tagged XL. Estimated modern fit: women’s L–XL, men’s M–L depending on desired drape. Measurements: Pit to pit: 23 inches, length: 19 inches. Boxy, slightly oversized cropped fit

Each re-made piece has lived a life before finding its way to us, some may show gentle signs of wear that add to its story and character. We re-make items that come to us needing some extra love, and use various techniques including embroidered appliqué, screen-printing, and more to handle defects such as permanent stains or holes. All measurements are taken flat unless otherwise noted. While we include an estimated modern size for reference, we recommend reviewing the listed measurements for your best fit.