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This reworked technicolor sweatshirt brings the sweetest hit of 60s color to a deep magenta base that was practically begging for a glow-up. Instead of a simple applique, this one is done a different way- the sweatshirt body was cut open, a square of true vintage 60s floral cotton was machine-quilted by hand, and then the quilt was embroidered through the sweatshirt to create a clean, graphic reverse appliqué panel. The print is peak 60s psychedelia, oversized blooms, electric blues, punchy yellows, hot pinks, with that slightly off-register charm you only get from real rotary-printed cotton.

Era: Base sweatshirt: 1990s–2000s. Quilted panel fabric: authentic 60s floral cotton, rotary-printed

Designer/Brand: Reworked by vangie using hand-quilted, reverse-appliquéd vintage 60s fabric

Origin:

Base sweatshirt origin unknown
Vintage fabric origin: mid-century American domestic textile, likely cotton printed for home sewing

Design: Deep magenta sweatshirt with a bold square reverse appliqué panel
Hand-quilted 60s floral cotton inserted behind a sweatshirt cut-out and secured with machine embroidery. Classic mid-century psychedelic palette: pink, orange, chartreuse, cobalt, white. One of one re-made piece.

Material/Construction:Heavyweight cotton/poly blend sweatshirt (typical of 90s–00s fleece). Ribbed cuffs, collar, and waistband. Reverse appliqué construction: sweatshirt panel removed, 60s cotton quilted, inserted behind cut-out, then embroidered through both layers. Rotary-printed 60s cotton front panel with visible quilting grid

Condition: Excellent with no notable marks or flaws. Sweatshirt fleece has natural vintage softness. Vintage cotton shows light, natural softening typical of 60s textiles

Size & Fit: Estimated modern fit: women’s XL–XXL or men’s L–XL.
Flat Measurements- Pit to pit: 25 inches, Length: 28 inches.

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, reverse appliqué, quilting, 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.